Airport exchange story

[kosman]

This may be a spin on a bank story but here it is. I am in Dubai airport and went to the exchange here in terminal 3 right before you check in. After doing my transaction I asked the guy behind the counter if I could also exchange Iraqi dinar. He said no, they do not yet exchange Iraqi dinar. When asked when they would he said he did not know but maybe soon. Of course I asked him what the rate would be and very annoyed he said that he did not know. I was going to ask a few more questions but he called the next person in front of me and started helping them. Since the local security guard was now paying attentlion, i left to come to the lounge here and type this out. I sure wish he would ave followed me out his area and given me inside information, but that did not happen. Guess I will just have a beer. Everyone have a great day !

Kosman.

No longer in the Stans.

[AoK]

Thanks for the post Kosman! Although nothing juicy, it's good to know what's going on real time. Have a safe trip!

[fnbplanet]

Thanks, kosman. Glad you're away from the stans, it's gettin' a little sticky over there. Just because the budget passed today doesn't mean we'll have an RV by dinnertime. Keep checking and let us know if you hear anything else!

[iceburgpens]

Put on a mustache and get back in line!! LOL Just kidding. Thanks for checking and reporting, enjoy the beer

[precious1]

Put on a mustache and get back in line!! LOL Just kidding. Thanks for checking and reporting, enjoy the beer

That was funny! I instantly got a picture of Charlie Chapman

[bluejay]

You should have thrown the beer at his head for being so rude...Whats the big deal...Ever see the bumper sticker that says mean people suck..well there you go...Nice try though..

[KiaKaha]

Thanks for sharing, Kosman! Glad to hear you're leaving the Stan. Have a safe trip!

KK

[mrref]

This may be a spin on a bank story but here it is. I am in Dubai airport and went to the exchange here in terminal 3 right before you check in. After doing my transaction I asked the guy behind the counter if I could also exchange Iraqi dinar. He said no, they do not yet exchange Iraqi dinar. When asked when they would he said he did not know but maybe soon. Of course I asked him what the rate would be and very annoyed he said that he did not know. I was going to ask a few more questions but he called the next person in front of me and started helping them. Since the local security guard was now paying attentlion, i left to come to the lounge here and type this out. I sure wish he would ave followed me out his area and given me inside information, but that did not happen. Guess I will just have a beer. Everyone have a great day !

Kosman.

No longer in the Stans.

This almost sound like a BANK STORY!!!!!

[Maggie123]

Thank You Kosman, nice try!

I am so happy for you to be getting out of there for your much needed R&R Have a safe journey and let's toast to your never having to return!!! Appreciate You Man

[Abarvets]

Safe Travels!

[SgtFuryUSCZ]

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He was either miffed because knew and is p.o.'d he ain't a Yank w/ a pocketful o' dinar,

or he knew and the rate really sux so he's bummed and hates his job now!

[firemans35]

You should have thrown the beer at his head for being so rude...Whats the big deal...Ever see the bumper sticker that says mean people suck..well there you go...Nice try though..

Yes I agree. That's typical Middle Eastern attitude and service. You should stand in line waiting on your turn for something and have a Middle Eastern person cut in front of you. That happens a lot in Kuwait!

[GhostDawg]

That was funny! I instantly got a picture of Charlie Chapman

Charlie Chaplin, but yes, I had the same image! Too funny!

[cslewis]

That was funny! I instantly got a picture of Charlie Chapman

You called?

Oh, Chapman...sorry, my hearing is going...

[wingit]

Yes I agree. That's typical Middle Eastern attitude and service. You should stand in line waiting on your turn for something and have a Middle Eastern person cut in front of you. That happens a lot in Kuwait!

Well sorry folks. You are in their world and will be dealt with as such

[jon29]

You should have slammed your fists on the counter and said, "Tell me what the rate is! Tell me what it is Dammit or I'll tear this place down!!"

[wingit]

You should have slammed your fists on the counter and said, "Tell me what the rate is! Tell me what it is Dammit or I'll tear this place down!!"

I am just querious do you really think that would work? I actually think it could have come out funny when they understood "you were just a silly American demanding what they can not deliver" :lol:

[tep]

This may be a spin on a bank story but here it is. I am in Dubai airport and went to the exchange here in terminal 3 right before you check in. After doing my transaction I asked the guy behind the counter if I could also exchange Iraqi dinar. He said no, they do not yet exchange Iraqi dinar. When asked when they would he said he did not know but maybe soon. Of course I asked him what the rate would be and very annoyed he said that he did not know. I was going to ask a few more questions but he called the next person in front of me and started helping them. Since the local security guard was now paying attentlion, i left to come to the lounge here and type this out. I sure wish he would ave followed me out his area and given me inside information, but that did not happen. Guess I will just have a beer. Everyone have a great day !

Kosman.

No longer in the Stans.

I check every time I pass through Dubai and the answers always the same:

No, Nope and I don't know. Same at the mall and the bank.

"Still in the Stans"

[shabbadude]

Good post kosman, it's good to hear a story without a phony, greed driven end. You are a credit to the dinar community, enjoy your R&R!