An American tourist was riding in a taxi in Israel.
As the taxi approached a red light, the tourist was shocked to see the
driver drive straight through without even slowing down. Surprised as he
was, he didn't say anything, feeling himself a 'guest' and not wanting to
make waves.
The trip continued without event until the next intersection.
This time the light was green and, to the American's dismay, the cab
driver brought the vehicle to a grinding halt.
Unable to contain his astonishment, he turns to the driver. "Listen", he
says, "When you went through the red light, I didn't say anything. But
why on earth are you stopping at a green light?" The Israeli driver looks
at the American as if he was deranged. "Are you crazy?!" he shouts. "The
other guy has a red light! Do you want to get us killed?!"
