Here is my theory about what happens in that brain.
In your position they would just hand over the $20 because it's simplest.
When you do otherwise, they suspect that you're trying to pull a fast one. This is probably why it took so long to get the other $5: she was convinced you were pulling some sort of fast-talker scam.
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Date: 2003-10-16 01:35 pm (UTC)In your position they would just hand over the $20 because it's simplest.
When you do otherwise, they suspect that you're trying to pull a fast one. This is probably why it took so long to get the other $5: she was convinced you were pulling some sort of fast-talker scam.