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Should you show effort?

A locksmith turns up to a house where the owner has locked themselves out. After only a few minutes, the locksmith unlocks the door, turns to the relieved owner and says “That will be $200”.

“$200!", the home owner splutters. “It only took you 2 minutes!”

“2 minutes to open your door, but 10 years to know how to do it so quickly!”, replies the locksmith.

This story, or versions of it featuring a mechanic, carpenter or other trade, makes the point that people often equ...