Cartagena Reports

[GreenBud]

I do not think it is a scam. I think they just assume you are going to give it anyway and save you the trouble by adding it. Because I mean why not.

- Sometimes they add a 100% tip. I hate being scammed. I'm somewhat mentally sick in which half my day is ruined because I get angry because I got ripped off for a few dollars. I always tip. But I would prefer to tip 3 K rather than the waiter adding 2 K.

- What's the Colombian standard, in terms of tipping, when ordering from a waiter at a strip joint or a nightclub?

No need to be cheap.

I prefer to give my unnecessary tips to girls rather than the waiters. The waiters don't suck my dick.

[OnFireBoy]

To report that as of last Friday the curfew hours changed from 00:00 to 05:00 every day, it was extended for two more hours each night.

[Mr Enternational]

WTF is with the nightclubs and strip joints in Mexico and Colombia. The waiters will try to scam the tourist; they will overcharge you. Is it the same in other Latin American countries?

I do not think it is a scam. I think they just assume you are going to give it anyway and save you the trouble by adding it. Because I mean why not. No need to be cheap.

[GreenBud]

In Colombia, they already include a VOLUNTARY 10% tip in many gringo / tourist areas (and maybe even some other areas).

Many tourists don't realize this about the 10%

- In Colombia, they automatically add the 10% voluntary tip in upscale restaurants. No one will refuse. That is probably why you noticed the 10% tip in the tourist areas since the restaurants will be more expensive. From my experiences, they are always happy with the 10% and always give good service. I never experienced the complaint a previous poster made in which the server wanted more than 10%.

- At nice mid-level restaurants, the server will usually ask you if you want to add the tip.

- At lower end restaurants, the server won't ask. If you want to tip, you have to say "con servicio". I tip; so I guess I'm part of the wave that will ruin Colombia. LOL!

- The above applies to restaurants. WTF is with the nightclubs and strip joints in Mexico and Colombia. The waiters will try to scam the tourist; they will overcharge you. Is it the same in other Latin American countries?

[Mr Enternational]

Then, after the fact, people complain about why prices are so high LOL? I've even heard that, in places like Sosua, some girls are getting $200 USD.

Shit. I know they are. Don't know if you saw the video a couple of weeks ago about the guy in Sosua paying the chick $100, but she tried to change it after the fact and say it was supposed to be $150. And people said that they only do cheapskates like me that way. I have never given a Sosua chick even half of $100. Here this man agrees to $100 and she still tries to rip him off. I think she stole his necklace too, but he did not realize it until it was too late. Damn. Stole his shit and stuck around to argue for more money. These mfs are relentless. And some mongers have the nerve to kiss up to them. LOL.

[Orgasmico]

Yep. And not only in Colombia, but in almost all other places in the world. American tourists have spoiled local markets and not by just tipping, but tipping ridiculously large sums like 15-25%. In many countries, even when tipping is expected, it might be just a few euros, or rounding up or maybe 7-10% (what Brits normally tip, if at all). As a result, people in many parts of the world where tipping has never been customary, proactively ask for tips as if it's a fucking norm now.

I hear you. In Colombia, they already include a VOLUNTARY 10% tip in many gringo / tourist areas (and maybe even some other areas). That is kind of the marker for me in terms of the fact that many Colombians just don't volunteer to include the tip and also that it is 10%. Many tourists don't realize this about the 10% and will tip 20% or more on top of the 10% already included in the bill.

I have nothing against anyone getting more money. But, the point you make about raising expectations is a legitimate one, of course. You can only control your own actions, which is why I don't sweat it. People say this is what happened in places like Costa Rica. Then, after the fact, people complain about why prices are so high LOL? I've even heard that, in places like Sosua, some girls are getting $200 USD.

Someone mentioned something about making sure she knows you're the man or something like that, in regards to tipping. To me, the most important thing to realize is that it is a buyer's market and we have control, if we know how to use the power. When guys operate like it is a seller's market, it sometimes can be baffling. But hey, to each his own.

[Xpartan]

Tipping as a cultural norm like in the USA is much different than here in Colombia.

Happy Mongering!!

Yep. And not only in Colombia, but in almost all other places in the world. American tourists have spoiled local markets and not by just tipping, but tipping ridiculously large sums like 15-25%. In many countries, even when tipping is expected, it might be just a few euros, or rounding up or maybe 7-10% (what Brits normally tip, if at all). As a result, people in many parts of the world where tipping has never been customary, proactively ask for tips as if it's a fucking norm now.

[Orgasmico]

Let's not get into name calling. The point I wanted to raise is for newbies that read these threads. It is important to know the local economy in all instances. Here in Colombia pussie is cheap relative to what you guys pay in the USA.

What you spend is your business and no one should criticize you for how you chose to spend your money. Some guys tip and some don't. Do you. No one is discouraging anyone from paying or tipping (big or small). You can pay whatever makes you feel good. Life is about happiness. If you get something extra or better because you tipped or payed more, good for you. More power to you.

At the same time, I notice no difference between tipping 20 mil and 50 mil as both can go a long way here. I get the same smile and eagerness to hook up in the future. But that is MY experience. Everyone is different. It isn't about the value of a tip to me (in dollars), but the value to her (in pesos). Also, when I do choose to tip, it is because I'm getting something extra. Just good service to me is not something extra; it is expected. Tipping as a cultural norm like in the USA is much different than here in Colombia.

Happy Mongering!!

[The Tall Man]

Subjective is so right but not widely understood by many.

Years ago I was at Terma 4 x4 in Brazil and I saw this American guy with a chick that to me was overweight and someone I would only fuck in private at night for free. I glanced at his face and I saw that he had the biggest fucking shit eating happiest grin I had ever seen with his arm wrapped tightly around this chick and looking her in the eyes.

It was at this precise moment I realized he was the luckiest man in the world. He was fucking EXACTLY what he wanted to fuck (or thought of as a 10) AT THAT MOMENT without a care in the world of anybody elses thoughts.

I found and still find that my taste in women physically have, and still change damn near daily. I just want to fuck the chick I want at that moment.

An old Spanish professor told a group of us young boys back in High school that there is no such thing as an ugly girl. Now I truly understand and appreciate that wisdom.

I have seen this played out too and I also have been the guy with the 'shit eating luckiest guy in the world look' and my Colombian buddies just could not wrap their heads around why I was with this costena from Santa Marta, we all have our reasons and well here is mine:

It is simple, have you ever listened to the words of the AC / DC song Rossie, yes this was my Rossie, she ain't son pretty, she ain't so small, but 42" and 39" and 56" let me tell you she GOT IT ALL!

I enjoyed her for 2 years, think she moved back to the coast.

Much love and respect to all now go find your Rossie!

The Tall Man.

[Tribute15]

I am defintely cheap when it comes to hookers. Catching a nut is not worth much to me when there are tons of normal chicks that I am already fucking for free. I prefer to spend more money on the stable or longer term relationship side of things or on durable goods for myself instead of the hourly fuck session.

New top of the line firearm coming out: Here is my $1500 for it. Me and my girl are going on a trip: Sure I will spring for the beachfront suite. Fucking some random hooker for a few minutes: I could do in a back alley and give that broad $10. I am not trying to impress her or gain brownie points by being Mister Big Tipper.

Mr. E never fails to disappoint. It's a transaction nothing more. Money for pussy.

[Sawassdee]

Beauty is subjective. You know how many pictures on here that I have seen of someone bragging of some 10 they have fucked but to me looked like a 2, and I am sure it has been the same for some chicks I have posted.

Subjective is so right but not widely understood by many.

Years ago I was at Terma 4 x4 in Brazil and I saw this American guy with a chick that to me was overweight and someone I would only fuck in private at night for free. I glanced at his face and I saw that he had the biggest fucking shit eating happiest grin I had ever seen with his arm wrapped tightly around this chick and looking her in the eyes.

It was at this precise moment I realized he was the luckiest man in the world. He was fucking EXACTLY what he wanted to fuck (or thought of as a 10) AT THAT MOMENT without a care in the world of anybody elses thoughts.

I found and still find that my taste in women physically have, and still change damn near daily. I just want to fuck the chick I want at that moment.

An old Spanish professor told a group of us young boys back in High school that there is no such thing as an ugly girl. Now I truly understand and appreciate that wisdom.

[Mr Enternational]

Sounds to me like you are just cheap.

I am defintely cheap when it comes to hookers. Catching a nut is not worth much to me when there are tons of normal chicks that I am already fucking for free. I prefer to spend more money on the stable or longer term relationship side of things or on durable goods for myself instead of the hourly fuck session.

New top of the line firearm coming out: Here is my $1500 for it. Me and my girl are going on a trip: Sure I will spring for the beachfront suite. Fucking some random hooker for a few minutes: I could do in a back alley and give that broad $10. I am not trying to impress her or gain brownie points by being Mister Big Tipper.

[AmorPorFavor]

Depends on the context of the $14. But I tend to work within cultures and not spread my way or the way we do things back home around the world.

Sounds to me like you are just cheap. I'm sure nobody who I ever tipped in a poor country was offended by my culture of tipping for good service. You will be horrified to know that in Jan 20 I gave a chica 300 mil when we had agreed on 200 after she spent 5 hours in bed with me, unlimited sex, insane blowjobs for probably an hour in total, 2 CIM's and BBFS. She was very grateful and she earned it.

[Mr Enternational]

Because I am generous and tip for good service. Especially in a poor country. Is $14 a lot of money to you?

Depends on the context of the $14. But I tend to work within cultures and not spread my way or the way we do things back home around the world.

[AmorPorFavor]

Beauty is subjective. You know how many pictures on here that I have seen of someone bragging of some 10 they have fucked but to me looked like a 2, and I am sure it has been the same for some chicks I have posted.

Why do you have it in your head that you not only must give extra money, but must give a lot extra if the girl looks really good to you? You pay the price that you negotiate. There is no need to give tips because you fucked the girl. Yesterday when I caught a taxi I did not give extra. Today when I ate at a restaurant I did not give extra (service charge already included on most bills). For the condo I am staying in I did not give extra. Why give extra for fucking someone?

Because I am generous and tip for good service. Especially in a poor country. Is $14 a lot of money to you?