A man went to a dentist for a tooth extraction and was told it would cost him $1,200. He complained that the price was too high. After some thought he asked about a cheaper method.
The dentist said, it can be done without anesthesia but, it would be extremely painful. The patient agreed for the procedure to be done.
The surgeon reluctantly removed the tooth. The patiently sat quietly. Alarmed at the ease with which the patient reacted, the dentist decided to forego the charges. He praised the patient for his courage and ability to endure pain. The patient thanked the doctor for his generosity.
In the evening the doctor called up a few friends to share his story. One dentist enquired about the description of the patient. He told his colleague that the same patient had visited him, received anesthesia and was waiting outside his surgery . When he checked, the man had disappeared.
The dentist said, it can be done without anesthesia but, it would be extremely painful. The patient agreed for the procedure to be done.
The surgeon reluctantly removed the tooth. The patiently sat quietly. Alarmed at the ease with which the patient reacted, the dentist decided to forego the charges. He praised the patient for his courage and ability to endure pain. The patient thanked the doctor for his generosity.
In the evening the doctor called up a few friends to share his story. One dentist enquired about the description of the patient. He told his colleague that the same patient had visited him, received anesthesia and was waiting outside his surgery . When he checked, the man had disappeared.