<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me why it is common to haggle prices in the Middle East?
<|assistant|>
It is common to haggle prices in the Middle East because the practice is part of the culture and local custom. It is seen as an inherent part of negotiation and a way to save money. Additionally, haggling is used to reflect the fact that a price is not set in stone, and negotiating is accepted as the standard method of doing business.