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[Hioctane]

Why are we making tipping into rocket science?

Actually there is a universal standard.

If a girl treats you badly, without any enthusiasm, etc ... No tip.

If a girl takes good care of you and showed you some love ... a SMALL tip.

If a girl treats you with a nice GFE and enthusiasm ... a BIGGER tip if you like.

If you subscribe to the Bango Cheito tipping guide ... No tip.

Use your noodle as to what a small tip and a big tip are. Appropriate to the price of the session.

Everywhere I've been, and I've been to a lot of places, this works.

Good luck

I'm not just talking about tipping the girls. I'm talking about tipping in general. Food. Taxi. Maids. Etc. This is not universal. In some countries you're not expected to tip.

[Hilltopper]

I have to concur with Ricker, it ain't rocket science, guys.

I tip as I deem appropriate and worthy. For example, the taxi driver who jumps out and grabs all of my bags and then either carries them to the reception desk or to my apartment upon arrival gets a tip from me. When I'm just using a taxi to get somewhere without bags, I rarely tip. Those occassions when I do it's because he took a quick detour for me to run into a tienda or something and didn't say anything about upcharging me for his waiting on me, etc.

At the finer restuarants, they'll typically add a 10% voluntary propina to the bill, which is supposed to be shared among the various service providers, kitchen help, etc., but as we know, there's no way for us to know for certain that the owner or manager isn't pocketing it, so somtimes I have it removed from my bill and give the deserving waiter or waitress a 10% tip directly for top-notch service.

When I have one of the employees from Julia's in Laguito deliver my meal to me at my apartment, I typically tip them 2 mil, sometimes 3 mil. They really appreciate it and go out of their way to make sure everything is right and just to my liking.

At Riquissimo's in Laguito, some time last year they started adding the voluntary propina to the bill. I let the waiters know that if I paid that, it would cut into or eliminate the tip I usually leave them. I voiced my displeasure in the change, as I'm sure other regulars did as well, and lo and behold they changed back to not adding it to the bill. I typically tip the waiters there anywhere from 5 to 10% for attentive service.

I buy a prepaid card with cell phone minutes at a local tienda in Laguito and the print is a strain for me to make out, so I have the guy behind the counter do it for me each time. He scratches off the code number, dials the comcell number for adding minutes, keys in the code and then hands me back the cell phone displaying the amount of $ he just loaded. I tip the guy 1 mil pesos most every time, and on occassion 2 mil.

As to tipping WG's, well that generally never comes up, as I rarely ever discuss money, instead I just hand them or put in their purse what I feel is fair as they are getting ready to leave and they usually never count it. I've never been to a casa or mp, instead always preferring to bring an independent back to my apartment for a minimum of 2-3 hours, but more often than not, for a much longer amount of time than that. Given the chemistry, mutual attraction and trust that's been established over that period of time, the chica is happy to accept what I provide her and has already determined that I'm not the cheapskate type.

During the time we spend together it's pretty common that I've provided "all you can drink and eat" just like I would with any friend I have over to entertain at my home in the States. I rarely end-up with a chica who asks for something, be it money or otherwise. I try to screen out those types before ever making the invitation to come back to my apartment.

I know there are different strokes for different folks and I don't see a problem with that. Why not let people be themselves and enjoy what it is they like to do with their own time and money? Some guys like to do 30 minute or 60 minute sessions for a pre-agreed upon price and/or go to mp's and casas, nothing wrong with that in my book. If a guy then wants to give a WG more than the pre-set amount because he feels she's worthy, then by all means, it's his money and his decision.

I got tired long ago of the know-it-all mongers one can run into in Colombia who try to tell others (in an obnoxious and degrading way) what they should do and how they should spend their money (without ever being solicited for their advice or opinion). I much prefer to be given advice or one's opinion after first asking for it, and not in a way that comes across demeaning and degrading.

Some mongers I've met in Colombia are severly lacking when it comes to social skills and personality dynamics. I can only imagine how they come across to Colombianas. I guess they keep the hard-core type pros in business, so it's all good. More sweet, sincere, un-hardened reinas for the rest of us.

[Goga Fung]

I also ask a girl directly "are you good"? First she starts thinking, and then of course answers "yes".

Then I tell her if she is really good then she'll get a tip.

I also ask for some extras such as BBBJ, etc.. Some completely refuse even for a tip, then usually I do not give them any tip(or a small tip is ok if she was still good), since they had an opportunity to earn a big tip, but refused.

But if she agrees to what I ask for and if she is really good, did what promised(or sometimes even more), then I give her a very good tip, usually meaning I'm gonna come back to her,call her. Now she's very happy with her money and also she knows what she needs to do to make me happy too.

Why are we making tipping into rocket science?

Actually there is a universal standard.

If a girl treats you badly, without any enthusiasm, etc ... No tip.

If a girl takes good care of you and showed you some love ... a SMALL tip.

If a girl treats you with a nice GFE and enthusiasm ... a BIGGER tip if you like.

If you subscribe to the Bango Cheito tipping guide ... No tip.

Use your noodle as to what a small tip and a big tip are. Appropriate to the price of the session.

Everywhere I've been, and I've been to a lot of places, this works.

Good luck

[Viajero]

Looks like your Costena learned the 'American woman way' ehhh?

I'm glad for you that you're moving back to Colombia irregardless of the city you choose.

It'll make her using the 'sexo card' difficult since you can easily find it elsewhere.

Good luck

lol yeah Ricker. I have scenarios here:

1- live on the cost and make her happy and get away from her whenever I want to go Medellin using various excuses.

2- Live in Medellin and just limit myself to day time casas.

What you and vics think?

[Ricker]

... As for my Costena wife, she has a temper and she likes to be in control, I don't know if her attitude will change in Colombia, I doubt it. She always plays the sexo card on me to get her way and she always win ...

Looks like your Costena learned the 'American woman way' ehhh?

I'm glad for you that you're moving back to Colombia irregardless of the city you choose.

It'll make her using the 'sexo card' difficult since you can easily find it elsewhere.

Good luck

[Ricker]

If you've never been to Colombia, how do you know what the "going rate" is? Are you going to find it by reading a fact sheet? Is the going rate what the mansion rate is? You should go to Mayorista and pay the mansion rate? If you've never been to Colombia, what the "appropriate tip" is? Like I said, it varies from country to country and takes experience..

It would be great to keep everyone informed so people don't overtip or undertip because there is no universal standard.

Why are we making tipping into rocket science?

Actually there is a universal standard.

If a girl treats you badly, without any enthusiasm, etc ... No tip.

If a girl takes good care of you and showed you some love ... a SMALL tip.

If a girl treats you with a nice GFE and enthusiasm ... a BIGGER tip if you like.

If you subscribe to the Bango Cheito tipping guide ... No tip.

Use your noodle as to what a small tip and a big tip are. Appropriate to the price of the session.

Everywhere I've been, and I've been to a lot of places, this works.

Good luck

[Ricker]

If I were you I would live in MDE as the other places are to hot.

You said you worked long and hard so then you make the choice not her. Since you now will be living in Colombia, you are the new boss . In the USA the women have a lot to say. That is in the past for you.

Good luck and don't get caught.

Very well put!

Make YOUR decision and go for it. Looks like Medellin.

[Ricker]

Well, we've got two general ideas on tipping the girls.

One:

I never tip WGs, I didn't do it in the US or any country and I wouldn't do it in Colombia. I negotiate a price for what I want how I want it and we are both satisfied.

Two:

I tip to benifit me. I learned this from my father many years ago. He would over tip the same waitress in our favorite resturant and we would get great service and always a free desert. Fellows life is short, why not make people happy and at the same time feel good about yourself.

There's your tipping guide.

There are no rules or customs, it's just how you view things.

Personally, I'm into theory number 2.

Nothing over the top, but even a small tip for good service is appreciated.

It's just really not that difficult to figure out.

[Ricker]

Yes I also think this is an excellent idea.

A customary tipping section would be a big help.

I vote for Bango to put it together.

That's funny.

Here's the Bango tipping guide:

Don't tip.

[Viajero]

If I were you I would live in MDE as the other places are to hot.

You said you worked long and hard so then you make the choice not her. Since you now will be living in Colombia, you are the new boss . In the USA the women have a lot to say. That is in the past for you.

Good luck and don't get caught.

Thanks Vics, I really appreciate your comments. I think you are right on the money, I like Medellin too. As for my Costena wife, she has a temper and she likes to be in control, I don't know if her attitude will change in Colombia, I doubt it. She always plays the sexo card on me to get her way and she always win. Can't afford the gringas here with their shitty attitude and exorbitant prices.

Do you know by any chance how can I go about finding an apartment to rent in Medellin and what do you suggest the best way to go about it? Renting a hotel room first and check locally? Or go online and rent through a real estate agent? How do you compare the rent or real estate prices in general in Medellin v. S Barranquilla?

Thanks a lot, this is a very broad subject actually and any member can chip in.

[Bango Cheito]

As far as inviting, in any Latin country whoever invites pays. If the decision to go out is mutual both parties chip in. If a girl invites me out she ALWAYS pays.

[Bango Cheito]

I have never asked nor cared about BB action. If a girl provides BBBJ I guess a tip would be appropriate in that circumstance.

I never tip WGs, I didn't do it in the US or any country and I wouldn't do it in Colombia. I negotiate a price for what I want how I want it and we are both satisfied. If a girl went above and beyond ordinary service I'd tip her. But it would have to be something really really special. The girls in those places typically charge 30 to 50 depending on what they think they can get. If you settle on a price with her it's because she'll be satisfied with that price.

Likewise if my taxi driver drives like even MORE of a maniac and gets me somewhere on time when I'm running late, or helps me lift heavy shit in and out of the taxi I'd give something extra. For normal service NEVER. I think the 1500 peso night surcharge is already fucking outrageous. Used to be 600 then 1000.

In my neighborhood corrientazos are from 3200 to 6000 pesos. There are lots of real good ones for 4000 and 4500. Hot dogs or burgers are 4k. A big mixed grilled at an asadero that feeds two people should be like 15-20k.

Restaurants with receipts usually add 10% to your bill. But those places are not exactly the norm outside of the rich areas.

[Dick Driven]

Phunluv,

I think you hit it on the head. Tipping customs vary from country to country. On my first trip, I didn't know what I was doing and tipped generously so as not to get dirty looks. I didn't know I was overtipping until my local amiga told me so.

I think it would be most useful if we added a customary tipping section to the "lists" so newbies know what they are doing first time and not turn this country into another CR!

Yes I also think this is an excellent idea, No one that is new to Colombia has all this information up front. We are almost programed to tip in North America.

I had a local amiga from the start, and I was very surprised by how small of a tip she thought was appropriate.

A customary tipping section would be a big help. I vote for Bango to put it together.

[John Gault]

I will be relocating to Colombia from the USA very soon, and can't wait. My wife is Colombian from the cost and that's where she is intending in living and feels strongly about. I, on the other hand have something else in mind. I am planning on mongering on the side of course and dread the cost. First, Cartagena is expensive for my budget real estate, mongering wise, and the heat of course. Barranquilla is not attractive, and the heat is unbearable. As for my taste, I adore paisas and think that maybe where I will settle. However, my wife insists on living on the cost preferably Barranquilla.

I find my self to be fortunate to be able to stay in good health after some tough long years of hard work in the States, I finally called it quits and decided on living permanently in Colombia.

What you dear folks recommend to this poor fellow.

If I were you I would live in MDE as the other places are to hot.

You said you worked long and hard so then you make the choice not her. Since you now will be living in Colombia, you are the new boss . In the USA the women have a lot to say. That is in the past for you.

Good luck and don't get caught.

[Hioctane]

Whatever amigo, you can't learn everything from reading a one page fact sheet and spending 3 days at the Mansion.

Enjoy Colombia and it's people, pay the going rate, treat people respectfully, tip approprietly (not rocket science) and don't be a total tacano schmuck.

It's just not that difficult.

If you've never been to Colombia, how do you know what the "going rate" is? Are you going to find it by reading a fact sheet? Is the going rate what the mansion rate is? You should go to Mayorista and pay the mansion rate? If you've never been to Colombia, what the "appropriate tip" is? Like I said, it varies from country to country and takes experience..

It would be great to keep everyone informed so people don't overtip or undertip because there is no universal standard.