In Bombay, whenever money has to be exchanged between a shopkeeper and me, the vendor never returns the money into my hand. He either leaves it on the table or atop a jar. I make it a point to leave the money in that guy's hand. He makes it a point to leave it on the table. He sees my palm but still insists on leaving the money on the table. Any idea why? This bugs me big time.

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