This is a phone conversation I had with a cab company. We’d reached the stage where I’d established where I was and my required destination.
Me: How much will this journey cost?
Cab company: Would you like to pay £5 or £11?
Me: What's the difference?
Cab company: £6
Me: Thank you, yes, I worked that out. What's the difference in…
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