TOP TEN TIP-OFFS YOU’RE BEIN’ BENJAMINED

10)  When that tune-up and oil change somehow morphs into a cylinder hybrid voltage discombobulator mega-cartridge replacement.  That and a tire rotation.

  9)  When your server at the restaurant returns your credit card, saying, “Not to worry, the tip’s all taken care of.”

  8)  When your hidden banking fees have you scrambling for a second job.

  7)  Anytime the cost of the extended warranty is equal to or more than the purchase price of the actual item.  Yeah, kind of a giveaway.

  6)  When your optometrist keeps trying to convince you to go with the round-framed bifocals.

  5)  When you can’t remember the last time your religious meetinghouse  didn’t hit you up for a second collection during the weekend service.

  4)  When a political candidate’s email asks for a donation.  That and a 25% gratuity.

  3)  Your dentist keeps hitting you up for “rinse fees”.

  2)  When you ask your car dealer to explain the term “Creative Billing” on the sales receipt and he replies, “Ya know, just… stuff.”

And the top ten tip-off you’re bein’ Benjamined:

  1)  When you’re constantly being told to “go fly a kite”.