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09-14-19 18:41 #31820
Posts: 1506Originally Posted by Turgid [View Original Post]
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09-14-19 18:39 #31819
Posts: 1749Originally Posted by Turgid [View Original Post]
Seems like the rebel groups are ramping up violence as of late. That said, this shouldn't affect any of us staying in Poblado, Laureles, or Envigado.
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09-14-19 17:47 #31818
Posts: 5636Colombia's local elections: 2nd mayor candidate assassinated in a week
Colombia seems to be heading to civil war. The old days may return. Lets enjoy while we can.
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09-14-19 14:58 #31817
Posts: 5446Originally Posted by Talon [View Original Post]
Why should the girls be any different? Forty minutes in a taxi to spend an hour with some guy she probably would rather not see, then another long taxi ride, doesn't stand a chance when her best friend shows up with money and wants to party. Or when her boyfriend drops by. That's not a judgement on whether or not the girls want to see you. Just an observation that most mongers don't look like the guys these girls normally hang out with.
We all should know by now that many Colombians don't like to give a direct "no" answer. It's easier to say "yes" and then come up with an excuse later.
Of course there are real reasons why girls don't show up. I remember one girl wanting to wait until the rain stopped. It didn't make sense to me, until I learned she had to walk about 10 blocks down some steep hills, just to get a taxi. Girls cancel because they can't find someone to watch the kids or because someone else stuck them with watching their kids. Not all the excuses are bull.
My choice is to not let anyone ruin my night. If I'm not getting a response, I send a message with a time limit for a response. If I don't get an answer I send a "sorry, but something came up. You didn't answer, so I assume you won't be here on time. I'm leaving now. Maybe we can try another day" message. No need to be rude or nasty. Just cancel and move on to someone else.
I may be wrong, but I'm going to assume the girl didn't just block you for no reason. She probably had a reason for not showing up (maybe a good reason, maybe a crap reason). I'm just guessing that your reaction to her not showing up may have offended her.
If you're picking girls off the street, in the casas or the strip clubs, it's a simple business transaction. They're at work, you're a customer. The customer service may not be the best, but you'll usually get the minimum you paid for.
If you're getting women from social media, there's a constant trade-off. They're also picking you. They're getting input from your social media, from their friends and from your interaction. In my opinion, you can get a better experience this way, but there are obstacles.
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09-14-19 14:26 #31816
Posts: 112Originally Posted by JjBee62 [View Original Post]
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09-14-19 14:19 #31815
Posts: 112Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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09-14-19 10:37 #31814
Posts: 5446Originally Posted by Chicafan [View Original Post]
Maybe that would be the bag to carry around. You would get a lot of strange looks, but what guy is going to grab a scrotum off your back?
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09-14-19 09:28 #31813
Posts: 3801Dress and Attire Guidelines For El Centro- No Water Bottles or Sunglasses
Originally Posted by BigMonkeyP [View Original Post]
If your in Poblado or Laureles you will see Colombian in shorts. But in El Centro very rarely.
Sunday's are an exception and you will see more people wearing shorts all over town, but again hardly in El Centro.
In regards to man bags and fanny packs, I haven't ever seen Colombians with these. However, backpacks are worn by just about everyone.
So a dead ringer that you are foreigner in El Centro is if you have a bottle of water in your hand. Seems odd perhaps, but the water is potable in Medellin, and the locals are not going to pay 2,000 Pesos for a bottle of water. The alternative are the plastic bags of water, 500 Pesos and that's what keep's me hydrated when I am there.
The next item that will give you away in El Centro besides jewelry etc, is if you are wearing sunglasses. May seem odd, but the locals in El Centro don't wear them.
So if you have dark hair, a darker complexion, not blue eyes, wear old jeans and a T-shirt and a backpack you will not stick out like a sore thumb in El Centro and may be able to pass as a Colombian.
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09-14-19 01:22 #31812
Posts: 4009A short sleeve shirt gives me all the ventilation I've ever needed in Medellin, even in midsummer. I don't personally care what anyone wears. Look at a few street views of the city and decide for yourself what to wear.
Originally Posted by Beobeo [View Original Post]
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09-14-19 00:47 #31811
Posts: 5636Originally Posted by Beobeo [View Original Post]
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09-14-19 00:41 #31810
Posts: 5636Originally Posted by BigMonkeyP [View Original Post]
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09-13-19 20:01 #31809
Posts: 640Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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09-13-19 19:53 #31808
Posts: 419Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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09-13-19 19:36 #31807
Posts: 763Originally Posted by Uthred [View Original Post]
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09-13-19 19:18 #31806
Posts: 15905Originally Posted by JjBee62 [View Original Post]