Think getting pooped on by a bird is just unlucky? It's actually part of a scam (fraudulent trick) used by crafty (skilled in deceiving) thieves around the world.
That's the way Go Abroad introduces the ten-question quiz about dangerous situations that may come up when travelling. And here's the first question:
1. A taxi driver approaches you at the airport and tells you there was an accident on the train line but that he could drive you to your destination at a great rate. Do you:
a. Hop in his cab and think about how lucky you are to have met such a nice cabbie
b. Say, "No thanks I already have a ride."
c. Tell him you'd prefer to check the train line for yourself
d. Smile and walk away. What did that guy just say?
Answer: Anything but A. Cab drivers don't usually approach people for rides. To be safe check out the situation for yourself. You can always hail a different cab.
City Encounters by torontocitylife, on Flickr
Lesson idea:
Drop by Go Abroad and do the questionnaire. If you have the possibility of getting together with two or three English-speaking friends, I would suggest keeping to this procedure:
a) Go over each of the situations and say what you would do if you had to deal with it.
b) Read the options and choose the most suitable one for you. Perhaps you already mentioned it in a).
c) Go over the answer and discuss it. Do you agree?
