I think that's a culture clash. Persian culture is very big on bargaining. My father was an immigration lawyer and he told me that if he had a Persian client he would have to increase the price and allow himself to be bargained down to the normal price.
I'm with you, I prefer not to bargain but I don't think it's fair to equate bargaining cultures to swindlers.
I wonder if this inverse effect happens. Suppose someone from a bargaining culture is forced to deal with someone from a retail culture. Do they feel like they're being ripped off because they weren't given a chance to ask for a lower price?
I'm with you, I prefer not to bargain but I don't think it's fair to equate bargaining cultures to swindlers.