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The Adventurer's Handbook 30 Crucial Skills, Nifty Tips, and Shameless Shortcuts How to Slip a Bribe Never travel without whiskey and cigarettes, says Eric Simonson, the leader of the 1999 expedition that found George Mallory's body on Mount Everest [read interview]. When a small-time functionary starts stroking his chin and proclaiming that "there is a problem," you can use the goodies as a service fee. "First, find the person who actually has the power to help you," says Simonson. "Then, rather than argue or provoke a confrontation, try asking, ‘What does it take for there not to be a problem?' Keep in mind that it's never a bribe but a small fee for the ‘help' you are going to get, and it is passed discreetly, with a smile." |
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