Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Manizales911;1695107]I don't have to get chicas into a hotel, I take them to my home here. Tipping is giving money to someone for good service, getting favors for giving money to someone is not tipping, it's giving a bribe, anyone can bribe their way into getting a chica into a hotel.[/QUOTE]Tipping is giving money for good service and the expectation of getting good service in the future and preferential treatment. What did you do for a living in the States if I might ask, and what kind of lifestyle did you live?

[QUOTE=NinoBravo;1695109]In my 20 years of traveling to Colombia and speaking with literally hundreds and hundreds of women, they constantly bring up the fact that they think gringos are "tacaos" the Spanish word used in Colombia which means "cheap stake" or "stingy".[/QUOTE]In other words they have learned to guilt trip you in order to get deeper into your pockets? Whenever someone in Latin America tries that tacano shit on me then I say well you fucking pay for it then. That usually shuts them up real quick. They will only call you tacano if you are not shelling out money for something that will give them more benefit. If there is nothing in it for them then they could care less. Many times when I meet chicks I will introduce myself as Senor Tacano. That lets them know immediately that I will not fall for the banana in the tailpipe.[QUOTE=NinoBravo;1695109]Of course if you guys are locking yourself up in your apartments or your room at The Mansion, and eating at Kokoriko or Burger king, and have limited Spanish skills, unable to hold an intelligent conversation with the girls or local, you will NEVER get it.[/QUOTE]I speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Thai, but evidently we are "GETTING" two different things. But hey, when in doubt either look around and see what everyone else is doing or ask a local that you trust. Usually the desk clerk at the hotel is a good source for cultural information if you do not know anyone. And like you said, half the time (at restaurants) the service charge is already included in the bill. If a person is a tipper and doesn't know any better then they are subject to pay it twice.

[QUOTE=Cerebro;1695079]What's wrong with this forum. Before all the posts where all about viagra and cialis. Then a new guy post an excellent trip report and all of the sudden guys just want to write about the way he handles the tipping tipping and other nonsense Who cares! Guys go back to writing trip reports.[/QUOTE]PREACH! WTF HAPPENED! I really took my time documenting, getting photos, remembering names and prices. Ugh.

[QUOTE=Cerebro;1695079]What's wrong with this forum. Before all the posts where all about viagra and cialis. Then a new guy post an excellent trip report and all of the sudden guys just want to write about the way he handles the tipping tipping and other nonsense Who cares! Guys go back to writing trip reports.[/QUOTE]Man, all of your posts are about your crying about one thing or another like a little byatch on her menstrual cycle. "Write me more damn trip reports. Waah, waah". Stop trying to be a fucking forum cop. This forum is about information AND debate, be it dick pills, tipping, etc.

You don't like what I have to say? Feel free to put me on your ignor list then. I've been here since 2007. Not going anywhere.

Hell, just scrolling through your post history, the last few pages are of you saying a whole bunch of shit, and not ONE damn trip report!

How about your take your own advice?

[QUOTE=NinoBravo;1695036]Pretty hard to say that without knowing me in person. But I would be more than happy to invite you out to a few spots of mine in Medellin the next time I'm in town, and we'll see. The check and the tip is on me. LOL. Just inbox me with your info.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday![/QUOTE]I appreciate the invite, but you sound to be on the "dar papaya" side of things. I'm not trying to end up a target. I've already got enough to worry about while there.

And I agree with Mr E. That "tacano" bullshit is the equivalent of an American Woman calling you a "cheap date" because you didn't let her maraud your wallet for the night. You're living in fantasy land if you think that tossing around money like it's going out of style somehow earns you respect.

You go to a casa and pay 30k and give the Chica a 20k tip. A Colombiano comes behind you, pays 30k and leaves. He still got the exact same service as you did without spending 50k. It's not like the pussy somehow magically felt different at 50k than it did at 30k.

This is P4P. Going above and beyond in terms of payment is not going to earn you any additional points. I've had chicas ask me to bring them handbags, Coco Chanel, iPhones, human hair (extensions), you name it. I've ignored all of their requests and they still come over when I am in town and call them over.

A weaker guy would think "man, if I don't bring her this stuff, she is not going to want to see me (read "she is not going to let me pay her money to fuck her")". Whereas my thinking is that she's already convinced enough gringo bobos to do her bidding. If not, she can take the pesos I give her for sex and buy that shit herself.

[QUOTE=BlueChange;1695032]Bitches lie tips but they prefer balls deep.

P.S. I posted a great review and suddenly this forum turned into a circle jerk about tipping. Let's get back to business people![/QUOTE]Enjoyed your trip report amigo, thanks.

Very detailed info and play by play of your endeavors.

Like a lot of guys who travel frequently, and have been for years, I don't post any more of play by play encounters with women.

Though I did enjoy reading thru yours, thanks again.

I do enjoy the banter at times on the forum, including the "tipping" debate.

I'm with Nino Bravo on the tipping issue.

It's really just common sense and I've used even cursory, small tips to show appreciation and gain favor.

Absolutely works like a charm.

No need to be a bobo and foolishly over tip as the cost / benefit doesn't really increase much, if at all.

To say that tipping in Colombia is looked down upon and discouraged is untrue, IMO.

I've used tipping all over central and south america for years.

That along kind words has gotten me far.

Have fun guys!

Okay you win. Keep writing about Cialis, Viagra, tipping, and other of your great debates. I thought the site was about helping others find women available for sex. Now I learn is about debating issues. My next trip report is coming one I get there in the summer or earlier.

[QUOTE=SavePros321;1695288]Man, all of your posts are about your crying about one thing or another like a little byatch on her menstrual cycle. "Write me more damn trip reports. Waah, waah". Stop trying to be a fucking forum cop. This forum is about information AND debate, be it dick pills, tipping, etc.

You don't like what I have to say? Feel free to put me on your ignor list then. I've been here since 2007. Not going anywhere.

Hell, just scrolling through your post history, the last few pages are of you saying a whole bunch of shit, and not ONE damn trip report!

How about your take your own advice?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=SavePros321;1695292]I appreciate the invite, but you sound to be on the "dar papaya" side of things. I'm not trying to end up a target. I've already got enough to worry about while there. .[/QUOTE]I didn't expect you to accept my invite. And me ending up a target? Well, with 20 years and 100 trips under my belt, and still doing just fine. No hard feelings, we'll just have to agree to disagree. Still would like to meet you, but I already have what I believe to be a pretty accurate image of what you might look like in my head.

Have a great day!

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1695148]In other words they have learned to guilt trip you in order to get deeper into your pockets? Whenever someone in Latin America tries that tacano shit on me then I say well you fucking pay for it then. That usually shuts them up real quick. They will only call you tacano if you are not shelling out money for something that will give them more benefit. If there is nothing in it for them then they could care less. Many times when I meet chicks I will introduce myself as Senor Tacano. That lets them know immediately that I will not fall for the banana in the tailpipe.I speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Thai, but evidently we are "GETTING" two different things. But hey, when in doubt either look around and see what everyone else is doing or ask a local that you trust. Usually the desk clerk at the hotel is a good source for cultural information if you do not know anyone. And like you said, half the time (at restaurants) the service charge is already included in the bill. If a person is a tipper and doesn't know any better then they are subject to pay it twice.[/QUOTE]You totally misunderstood my analogy regarding Tacaño and tipping.

[QUOTE=Cerebro;1694485]Also, you could get a capital one 360 check debit card [URL]https://home.capitalone360.com/lp-360checking?utm_source=1575378&utm_medium=0&utm_content=113657062&utm_campaign=8175436[/URL] and it has tons of free / no fee ATM in USA usually inside MCDs, Ride Aid pharmacies, other places. This card is great to use oversea. I have used it in the DR, Medellin, Carta, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta and no fees were charged each time I withdrew money from any bank / ATM there. You can open it easily online and link it to your regular bank to make future deposits or get direct deposit if you want it as your regular bank. This is the only card I use oversea cause not a single fee is taken by the bank.[/QUOTE]I just clicked on the link you provided and I see this:

Foreign Transaction. When using your Card (s) for transactions made in foreign currency or for what MasterCard® classifies as a cross-border transaction, a charge may be applied by MasterCard® (if it's in a foreign currency, this will be based on the amount after it's converted to USA Dollars by MasterCard®). Please remember to notify us if you are travelling overseas Opens a new window.

Funny thing about tipping is that the beneficial effect may be temporary. While I tip generously in restaurants in the US, it only takes about 5 minutes to cut my hair and I rarely tip hairstylists. A couple of years ago, a lady from Mexico was cutting my hair. I experimented with tipping $6 on a $14 haircut. Service was great for two cuts and then it got far worse than before I tipped. Learned my lesson, switched hairstylists and went back to tipping at Christmas and special occasions.

[QUOTE=EstebanH;1695305]I just clicked on the link you provided and I see this:

Foreign Transaction. When using your Card (s) for transactions made in foreign currency or for what MasterCard classifies as a cross-border transaction, a charge may be applied by MasterCard (if it's in a foreign currency, this will be based on the amount after it's converted to USA Dollars by MasterCard). Please remember to notify us if you are travelling overseas Opens a new window.[/QUOTE]I called Capital One 360 each time I left and was given confusing feedback about fees, no charges or it depends were you use it. I was advises to use ATMs with the all point logo. I never found that logo in any DR or Colombia ATM so I used it anyway. Upon checking my statements, I never saw a Capital One 360 bank charge and I use more than 10 different ATMs.

Really simple for me. If it makes you happy to tip than tip. If it makes you unhappy to tip then don't tip.

Why worry what the other guy does?

[QUOTE=SavePros321;1695288]Man, all of your posts are about your crying about one thing or another like a little byatch on her menstrual cycle. "Write me more damn trip reports. Waah, waah". Stop trying to be a fucking forum cop?[/QUOTE]SavePro321, I must acknowledge your comedian skills are pretty good. I couldn't stop laughing just picturing myself as a crying baby waah waah wearing an ISG police uniform and a pistol or baton in my hands.

[QUOTE=JohnGault;1695358]Really simple for me. If it makes you happy to tip than tip. If it makes you unhappy to tip then don't tip.

Why worry what the other guy does?[/QUOTE]Exactly! Not sure how someone tipping is going to "ruin" it for everyone else, or is giving "papaya". Of course I've never paid 30 k for a chica to have sex with me, so I really can't relate. But to each his own. SavePro loves 30 k chicas and I would have nothing to do with them. Doesn't make either of us right or wrong, or good or bad.