Bribing People

in48092 · #1 10-09-2007, 10:08 AM

I understand the skeptisism, but the thing is, bribery is insanely common in these parts. Parking tickets, getting paperwork processed, facilitating university record release, pretty much anything that requires beuracratic involvement is routinely facilitated by bribes. Albeit by the locals. Y'all are probably right though that this is a practice best left to Syrians.

XXXNoahXXX · #2 10-09-2007, 10:15 AM

Do you know any Syrians that can do the dirty work for you?

Like tell them you want this pass, have them get it and pay them for the bribe plus a small commission?

xxThe_Lebowskixx · #3 10-09-2007, 10:15 AM

1. check online if its possible to get 'expedited service'

2. don't put $ inside of the passport, that is a bad idea. just say 'is there anyway you can let me through now? can i pay extra'?

3. oh yeah, the best idea is to ask a Syrian travel agent if they can do what you want.

RoundTower · #4 10-09-2007, 10:18 AM

I'm guessing you should be able to do this. Just say something like "look, I'm in a bit of a rush, can you help me out?" and you will know if a bribe is likely to work. I would try $20 (US or local equivalent) inside your passport.

On another note, I'm absolutely delighted to see US citizens getting screwed over by other countries' border control.

Magisastar · #5 10-09-2007, 10:22 AM

I feel that the risk outweighs the reward on this one.

Surely a fair percentage of border guards would love to turn in a smart alec American, for no other reason than to big note himself. I'd be copping the wait.

in48092 · #6 10-09-2007, 10:30 AM

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I feel that the risk outweighs the reward on this one.

Surely a fair percentage of border guards would love to turn in a smart alec American, for no other reason than to big note himself. I'd be copping the wait.

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Yeah, it seems that way, but the wait is so agonizingly boring. Not only that, but i dread the thought of it for days before it happens. We'll see. If I have the balls/stupidity to go through with the attempted bribe I'll give a breif trip report.

haarley · #7 10-09-2007, 11:59 AM

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On another note, I'm absolutely delighted to see US citizens getting screwed over by other countries' border control.

[/ QUOTE ] Clearly you should just run across the boarder and join the other 12 million illegal aliens and expect the Syrians to welcome you with open arms. I vote no bribe needed.

quickfetus · #8 10-10-2007, 12:49 AM

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I'm guessing you should be able to do this. Just say something like "look, I'm in a bit of a rush, can you help me out?" and you will know if a bribe is likely to work. I would try $20 (US or local equivalent) inside your passport.

On another note, I'm absolutely delighted to see US citizens getting screwed over by other countries' border control.

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lol, you're an [censored].