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Old 06-Mar-2006, 16:52
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How would you say/describe it when e.g. a masseur and a hairdresser use each other's services but money changes no hands?
I find it somewhat difficult to explain.
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You can call it 'payment in kind'.
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Old 06-Mar-2006, 18:39
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Originally Posted by tdol
You can call it 'payment in kind'.
"Bartering" would be another alternative.
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"It's no good using money; let's pay in kind"
"barter services"

Are these correct? Other options?
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quids pro quo..........something for something
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Thank you very much
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