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A little backsheesh goes a long distance; a raised and commanding voice when needed does as well.

This was duly signed and sealed, and the money paid on the spot, with promise of liberal backsheesh at the end if the agreement was satisfactorily performed.

After receiving their “backsheesh” they departed, for which I was not sorry.

He came twice to our tent and waved the sword close to our heads, saying, 'Taih backsheesh.'

I had halted, meaning to descend and buy something as an excuse to ask questions, when a dirty, crouching figure which squatted near the floor scrambled up and flung itself before me whining for backsheesh.