4.2.3 Currency Exchange

May I help you, sir?

I’d like to change some US dollars into Japanese yen, please.

Yes, certainly sir. How much would you like to change?

I’d like to change ＄500.

May I see your passport please?

I don’t have it with me, but I do have my driver’s license. 

Would that be OK?

No, I'm sorry, sir. 

I need to see your passport, it’s the law.

Look, I’m not asking for a loan.

I just want to convert my dollars into yen.

Why do I need my passport?

I understand your frustration sir, but that’s the law.

I can not do something that is illegal.

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OK, do you have any suggestions?

Sure, the easiest thing for you to do is to use a machine in one of the hotels near here. 

You can borrow someone’s passport and then do the conversion.

So the machine doesn’t check my fingerprints or anything like that?

No, sir. But there is a limit as to how much you can change at one time. 

You also have to pay a higher fee.

Thanks for your help.

You’re welcome, sir.

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