I refuse to take a taxi. Even when it’s late and dangerous. Even when it’s raining. I will struggle and do something so heinous (like walk alone through Soma at 11 pm at night during the weekday—as if that is dangerous) to save $5.

The exceptions to the rule are:
1. When I feel like I will die if I take another step. i.e. I am wearing stilettos or am in a very very very bad mood
2. The majority of the people I am with insist on taking a taxi (this is often the most common scenario where I find myself biting the bullet and relenting)
3. I am super super super late to something that I cannot be late for
4. Qualifies as a company expense
5. If the fare is less than 50 cents