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**Junior** · 03-29-15 06:18

Fully agree with other posters that tipping request have become absurd in many termas. People who have provided no real service or even worse whom I have never seen or spoken to before are asking for tips. Passing the cleaning lady on the way to a suite and you may get asked for a tip. Cashiers asking for tips just for adding up your bill incorrectly.

I am certainly not a cheapskate and have no problems tipping people who provide good service. That could be the ladies or the staff, but the numerous requests for tips from everybody is really annoying.

So just say "No" unless you feel a tip is warranted.

Having said that, tipping the right people can be a good idea if you frequent the same place numerous times. In my view the right people are the ladies, the manager who can sort out any problems and very importantly the lady who manages the rooms and will knock on the door when time is up. Her, you want to keep on your side.

**Exec Talent** · 03-29-15 01:56

Nina, the change room attendant at Monte Carlo, has been there forever. She is more attractive than some of the girls who work upstairs. She is sweet as they come, always is in a good mood and helps you any way she can. Please tip her generously. It also wouldn't hurt to give her a hug and a couple pecks on the check while telling her she is "linda" if for no other reason than to see her smile and blush.

**FuckAfMedDig** · 03-29-15 00:52

Originally Posted by Junior [View Original Post]

You can pay everything by card, but there is usually a quite steep surcharge for using a credit card.

The 30 % surcharge is because the CC transaction is registered and hence the terma has to declare / come up with an excuse for this payment officially.

Cash payments 'don't exist' officially.

Do not tip people in termas except the lady in changing room in MC-she's cool as fcuk, old and doesn't earn much and has such a great, helpful personality.

No one else gets any. 4 X 4 are obsessed with it-they only get away with what you allow them to-and many do hence the safado attitude and cheekyness.

Bartenders there are crap, service lousy and many drinks wrong-and they still want tips. GTF out of here. LOL.

Went on a mad one yesterday from 9 pm to 5 AM-went to boate be / W in Bonsucesso-decent girls-deep zona norte-then went to Olimpo-big outdoor and on-pro club with zero gringos and ended up at Villa Mimosa where I got a nice light-skinned.

Chick for 1 hour-100 Reais. BBBJ.

**Eric Cartman** · 03-28-15 23:52

Originally Posted by PeteMarqdadon [View Original Post]

Just spent a few hours trying to "RTFF" as suggested last time I asked a question before I asked a question but still need a little clarification to make I understand everything. Basically. I'm in Copacabana and I want to got to Termas Monte Carlo. I gather I need some cash to tip but My question is can I put everything on my credit card or do I need to pay the girl in cash? Thanks for any help you guys can provide a newbie here in Rio for the 1st time.

Mr 4 Posts. Tipping is VERY VERY BAD and sets a bad precedent. Don't do it. Just because you are a newbie clueless gringo, please don't act like one.

Nobody expects tips in Termas, nor in taxis. Restaurants add the service charge so you don't have to think about it. Don't be *that guy*.

**Sperto** · 03-28-15 23:17

Originally Posted by Pete Marqdadon [View Original Post]

Just spent a few hours trying to "RTFF" as suggested last time I asked a question before I asked a question but still need a little clarification to make I understand everything. Basically. I'm in Copacabana and I want to got to Termas Monte Carlo. I gather I need some cash to tip but My question is can I put everything on my credit card or do I need to pay the girl in cash? Thanks for any help you guys can provide a newbie here in Rio for the 1st time.

No, you didn't RTFF. If you had you should have learn't that you shouldn't tip the girls. Guys like you ruin this business. That's one reason why I limit the information I share on this forum.
Go ahead, pay with your card, get scammed and give a big tip just to show the staff that you're new to the game.

**Mangera** · 03-28-15 19:52

Originally Posted by PeteMarqdadon [View Original Post]

Just spent a few hours trying to "RTFF" as suggested last time I asked a question before I asked a question but still need a little clarification to make I understand everything. Basically. I'm in Copacabana and I want to got to Termas Monte Carlo. I gather I need some cash to tip but My question is can I put everything on my credit card or do I need to pay the girl in cash? Thanks for any help you guys can provide a newbie here in Rio for the 1st time.

Yes, you can pay for everything (gal, room, drinks, entrance, tips) with credit card only or with cash only, or part in credit and part in cash. Please do not tip the gal extra for services in cabina. You might begin a bad trend by doing so. You are free to do as you wish, but so you just know, Brazilians do not normally give tips for service in cabina. Tips to bartender and waitresses might be a different story. Enjoy!

**Junior** · 03-28-15 16:59

Originally Posted by PeteMarqdadon [View Original Post]

Just spent a few hours trying to "RTFF" as suggested last time I asked a question before I asked a question but still need a little clarification to make I understand everything. Basically. I'm in Copacabana and I want to got to Termas Monte Carlo. I gather I need some cash to tip but My question is can I put everything on my credit card or do I need to pay the girl in cash? Thanks for any help you guys can provide a newbie here in Rio for the 1st time.

You can pay everything by card, but there is usually a quite steep surcharge for using a credit card.

**Pete Marqdadon** · 03-28-15 12:09

Just spent a few hours trying to "RTFF" as suggested last time I asked a question before I asked a question but still need a little clarification to make I understand everything. Basically. I'm in Copacabana and I want to got to Termas Monte Carlo. I gather I need some cash to tip but My question is can I put everything on my credit card or do I need to pay the girl in cash? Thanks for any help you guys can provide a newbie here in Rio for the 1st time.

**Tonyels** · 03-28-15 01:50

Originally Posted by Poucolouco [View Original Post]

This report is provided to supplement my response to MRusa007 in the Rio de Janeiro thread. It is posted here to rebut the charge that I had posted miss information. I personally have several years of first -hand experience assisting Brazilians with B1, B2, J, and H3 nonimmigrant visas as well as IR1 immigrant visas.

US Visa processing at the Brazilian Consulate.

This can be an easy process if you qualify within the framework of screening performed by the Consular official who handles your application. It can also be very frustrating if the applicant does not precisely demonstrate strong ties to Brazil, self sufficiency, financial means and proven intent to not exceed their temporary visit. Each year 3 to 5 percent of applications (35 to 40 thousand persons) are denied for these reasons.

Form DS-160 questions:

Work / Education / Training Information.

Primary Occupation.

Present Employer or School Name:

Address.

City.

State / Province.

Postal Zone / Zip Code.

Month Salary in Local Currency.

Briefly Describe your Duties.

According to the Immigration and Naturalization Law, all non-immigrant visa applicants must demonstrate to the consular officer that they have strong ties to their country of residence, and must show that they intend to depart the USA After their temporary visit. While there is no specific list of docum ents to be provided or things that must be done in order to demonstrate strong ties outside of the United States, applicants may wish to bring a variety of materials that can assist in demonstrating these ties. .

If someone else will pay for your travel, then it can be important to bring documents demonstrating that person's or organization's ties outside of the United States, as well as documents that can help demonstrate the applicant's own ties to his or her country of residence.

This sounds really tough especially if the girl is a GDP. Sounds like they would have a low probability of success.

**Poucolouco** · 03-26-15 21:34

This report is provided to supplement my response to MRusa007 in the Rio de Janeiro thread. It is posted here to rebut the charge that I had posted miss information. I personally have several years of first -hand experience assisting Brazilians with B1, B2, J, and H3 nonimmigrant visas as well as IR1 immigrant visas.

US Visa processing at the Brazilian Consulate.

This can be an easy process if you qualify within the framework of screening performed by the Consular official who handles your application. It can also be very frustrating if the applicant does not precisely demonstrate strong ties to Brazil, self sufficiency, financial means and proven intent to not exceed their temporary visit. Each year 3 to 5 percent of applications (35 to 40 thousand persons) are denied for these reasons.

Form DS-160 questions:

Work / Education / Training Information.

Primary Occupation.

Present Employer or School Name:

Address.

City.

State / Province.

Postal Zone / Zip Code.

Month Salary in Local Currency.

Briefly Describe your Duties.

According to the Immigration and Naturalization Law, all non-immigrant visa applicants must demonstrate to the consular officer that they have strong ties to their country of residence, and must show that they intend to depart the USA After their temporary visit. While there is no specific list of docum ents to be provided or things that must be done in order to demonstrate strong ties outside of the United States, applicants may wish to bring a variety of materials that can assist in demonstrating these ties. .

If someone else will pay for your travel, then it can be important to bring documents demonstrating that person's or organization's ties outside of the United States, as well as documents that can help demonstrate the applicant's own ties to his or her country of residence.

Source: http://brazil.usembassy.gov/instnvisaforms.html http://travel.state.gov/conten t / visas / english / general / ineligibilities. Html#visa.

Consular officers will generally apply a means test to determine if the applicant meets the minimum income level established by the Department of Homeland Security. In 2015 this is $19,512 for a family of two. (Reais =58,500).

Brazilian Nonimmigrant Visas Granted and Denied 2006 - 2014.

Year Applications Granted Denied.

2014 1112148 982463 35588.74 3. 20%.

2013 1047867 925678 36675.36 3. 50%.

2012 1188248 1049689 38023.93 3. 20%.

2011 907152 801371 34471.77 3. 80%.

2010 629461 556061 32731.97 5. 20%.

2009 547931 484038 38355.17 7. 00%.

2008 509274 449889 28010.09 5. 50%.

2007 407220 359735 39093.12 9. 60%.

2006 321219 283762 42400.85 13.20%.

Source: http://travel.state.gov/content/visa...ant-visas.html.

To stress the point that figures don't lie but liars figure, Visa data should not be confused with admissions data, which counts visits to the USA.

Non immigrant admissions: 2013 - 2,143,154 2012 - 1,792,425 2011 - 1,539,015.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security. Note: In this report, nonimmigrant admissions refer to the number of events (I. E. , admissions to the United States) rather than to the number of individual nonimmigrants admitted. One person visiting 3 times counts as 3 admissions.

What does the increase in admissions tell us?

According to a recent survey from research firm Data Popular, more than 6. 5 million Brazilians plan on traveling by August 2014. In 2013 Brazilians spent more than US $25 billion on international trips, a hefty increase from the US $22 billion they spent in 2012.

Class "see" Spending Spikes Between 2002 and 2012, Brazil's Class "see" middle class increased its travel expenditures by 242%. And the upward trend did not stop in 2012: we recently reported that Class see Brazilians will spend even more on travel in 2014.

Brazilian Travel to the United States Will Continue Surging Braztoa (the Associao Brasileira das Operadoras de Turismo or Brazilian Association of Tour Operators) noted that in 2005,485,000 Brazilians visited the United States and spent US $2. 2 billion. By 2013 Brazilian travel to the United States increased by 332% as nearly 2. 1 million Brazilians visited the United States and spent US $10.5 billion. This year more than 2. 2 million Brazilians will visit the USA And by 2018 the total will reach 3 million.

Brazilians Travel Frequently More than 4 out of 10 Brazilians (41%) travel 3 times a year or more, while 36% travel twice a year and 19% travel once a year.

Source: http://latinlink.usmediaconsulting.c...travel-market/.

**Sperto** · 03-25-15 15:45

Originally Posted by PeteMarqdadon [View Original Post]

Tonight and it will be my 1st time attempting to monger there although I have previous experience in Tijuana. What advice can you guys provide?

My advice is RTFF, enjoy yourself and report back on the forum.

**Pete Marqdadon** · 03-25-15 14:05

Tonight and it will be my 1st time attempting to monger there although I have previous experience in Tijuana. What advice can you guys provide?

**Mangera** · 03-25-15 01:40

Originally Posted by Dutchboy7908 [View Original Post]

Hi Sperto,

Available at pharmacies I understand. Thanks for the tip. Understand your remark but just didn't want to get bookmarked as spam for promoting Viagra etc.

Will go and see if I can get some!

Happy times ahead.

Walk into any pharmacy and show them a piece of paper with the following written on it: Citrato de Sildenafila 50 MG. It costs me 18R a box last year. 4 per box.

Actually, you might want to grab one of their flyers inside the store and check out the prices. Then go to the counter and show them the piece of paper. This generic brand of Viagra works like a charm. I buy the 50 MG tablets and break them into 4 pieces. More than enough for me with just a quarter. This varies depending on the individual. I use it when seeing multiple chicks on the same day. No prescription necc. Enjoy!

**Dutchboy7908** · 03-24-15 23:21

Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]

I don't know if this is a trick question, but how about trying a farmcia?

Hi Sperto,

Available at pharmacies I understand. Thanks for the tip. Understand your remark but just didn't want to get bookmarked as spam for promoting Viagra etc.

Will go and see if I can get some!

Happy times ahead.

**Troyster** · 03-24-15 18:19

Originally Posted by Dutchboy7908 [View Original Post]

Hello mongers,

Having a great time in Sao Paolo. But I did run out of my pills. Went to a sex shop but seems they are not selling the kamagra etc at these shops. Any more experienced mongers know of places to buy? Or does someone have some extra supply.

All info would be very much appreciated!

Dutch

Farmácia. Haven't been to one in Brasil for a while but generally very easy to find in Latin America. Was offered Cialis in Bogota at a pharmacy without even asking.