In many places outside the US haggling is the norm. People expect it so the initial price is way higher than what the person will accept. You through the same p

In many places outside the US haggling is the norm. People expect it so the initial price is way higher than what the person will accept. You through the same process everytime. You offer half and you work your way up until you meet or walk away. Overtime it is just a waste of time and energy. One offs is not too bad but if you have to do it for everything, it sux. I would hate for it to become the norm. I won't do it. I don't want to encourage it. Our current system is not perfect but haggling for everything is worse.