i went to a press conference today, running just a little late (as always). i quickly parked my car and ran off. on coming back i noticed the ticket i had on my windshield: 20 euro, no kidding. i did another interview in the afternoon, parked my car, got a parking ticket and darted off. on coming back ( after i had pulled my parking time way over) i had another ticket on my windshield, which just had been put there by a parking supervisor. i asked, no i begged him to take it back claiming that i just hadn’t notice the time gone by bla bla. we started a really nice chat about how people park their cars, he was friendly, entertaining, knowing and more than happy to explain his job to me. really it was probably the nicest conversation you could get for 40 euro alltogether, the guy was really worth it. he still didn’t take the ticket back, but i drove away with a smile knowing that though you have a job that probably doesn’t get you too many new friends you can still be a happy person.
i believe.