In the future, there are loads of rickshaws, especially on your way to work. The proprietors of these rickshaws mean well, they want to provide a simple service for you and in return they expect a nominal amount of money.
Here are some tips to avoid being future-guilted into getting into one of these sullied vessels.
1. Don't look Russian. If you're white in Beijing and walking by the Russian markets, this is going to be hard. I am not about to futuristically slander an entire group of people, but if you don't wear fur, faux leather or sparkly sequence you are on your way to not looking Russian.
But that won't stop them from speaking Russian to you (yes, they speak Russian).
::shiver::
2. Don't walk anywhere near them. You may have to walk miles out of your way, but your tardiness will be understood by most.
3. Get your own rickshaw. Rickshaw drivers very rarely offer rickshaw rides to those already in possession of a rickshaw.
4. Close your eyes while walking (you'll confuse and repel them). You may run into things (i.e. rickshaw drivers) and you may develop chronic pains, but in the end you'll be free of that pungent Rickshaw Smell™.
5. Bring offerings of toothpaste and dental floss. Like water and oil, water and oil...
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