I never expected i would encounter BEAT THE CHEAT II.
This time,it was once again the Gas station a IBP petrol bunk situated near
my work place .It was definetely unusual for me to pump in gas there.If only my
bike TeeZ wasn't really dry you wouldn't be even reading this.
This time i dared to take a test on my alertness.This is how it began...
I managed to squeeze out from the jammed signal and move to the last lane looking for my contender.There it was ! ,a lonely station staring at me like a vulture eying a rat from the tree top.The green little rat thinking it can outsmart,entered into the station.
I was welcomed by the two of the three men.This is not new i thought.Tactics i've
learn't till then.
#1. Never ever indulge in a conversation with the guy who fills the Gas.(Not even
reply a word facing them).
#2. Don't miss him entering the Quantity or the Amount to which you fill the gas.
#3(a). Here comes the twister..CASH or CARD ?
3(b) A second chatter.. Shall i fill in a round up quantity eg: 3 ltr/ 5 ltr ?
if filled for liters count. Shall i fill in a round up Value eg: Rs.200 /Rs.500 ? ( I reply for this with my heads constrained to the meter).
#4. Watch the meter till he fills the last drop.
#5. If using a card i would get down ,walk with him to the counter if needed,Swipe
it myself or i would make sure to notice him do it just once.
The bell rung.. I passed the #1 & #2 as if i were a pro.The #3rd trick always pulls me down.I
feel its quite indecent to respond to anyone turning ur back but,still i had to fail on my manners.I always concentrate for the #4 and i always avoid #5.
What else could go Wrong !?!
i filled for Rs.200 and payed him 500rupees note.Watched him carefully count the
balance of 300,and give me the balance. I was shocked to notice when i count it again i miss a note.And,he watched me realize and stare back at him,to hand over me the last note.
[THE TRICK]
The trick only the magicians mastered all these days.Now a service person
at the gas station does it so fluently.When he flips the last note,he actually
slips it to the bag he had and hits his other notes and hands it to you.
Oh my ! his timing is so good .
Thanks to Raghav my friend who developed an eye for me to notice the card tricks he
does ;)
