In Reply to: Dont go on tours posted by Tina G on Friday, 23. September 2005 at 09:57 Bali Time:
Yes, that is why we stayed away from the group tours in the first place, hoping to do our own thing. I think you guys are right, it was so hard being assertive, even harder cos this driver was truly so nice, and it seemed like he simply wanted to do us a favour by taking us to his 'friends'! But yes, you definetely live and learn, and I think it was probably good experience in teaching us to be more assertive in general, it did get easier as the trip went on. I think he did realise we were a young couple who would find it hard to say 'no', so took advantage of this. Sometimes it is just so hard to be assertive without seeming rude! Will be much stronger on our next trip I'm sure!
Thanks xox