Max: Stop it! Here is my money! (He showed his wallet.) And I am not embarrassed about it, understand? I didn’t find it, nobody gave it to me, I earned it. Don’t harass me…
Me: Earned it? Who didn’t earn it? Even somebody who, let’s say, picks your pocket will also think: “I earned it! Nobody just gave it to me!” Or this gypsy. (I pointed to the waiter I didn’t like.) You tipped him, didn’t you? I’m not asking “how much”, I am asking “did you tip him?” Yes, you did! So you see? It may seem like you earned that money… but, in fact, he earned it now!
Max: And I don’t mind. Don’t mind, I tell you! Let him be three times the gypsy. What do I care? You and I spent time in this warm place, had a conversation, a meal, he stands there smiling to us… so I gave him money. He is happy. I am happy.
