I understand your point with the "MOTO"
[QUOTE=Frannie; 1441460]I think you have to strike a balance. I got into an argument with a motoconcho driver today because I didn't state the price for a short journey within El Batey for which I always pay 25 pesos, which is the normal price. On arrival at destination, he said it was supposed to be 50 when I put a 25 pesos coin in his hand. I said that was not right, but he stuck to his guns. I didn't raise my voice, and I gave him the 50 pesos, but just made a mental note to avoid him in future.
It is the same with the chicas. You may never get into such a situation, and I can't remember more than one or two, but it is best to look for the easiest way out of the situation and try to avoid it in the future rather to get into conflicts which you may not be able to control even if you believe you are in the right.
The issue with the motoconcho driver was over a matter of an extra 58 cents in US money and although he was dead to rights in the wrong, it wasn't worth letting the situation escalate over 58 cents, because there are plenty of other moto drivers. However if I paid 50 pesos for every 25 peso ride in the future, over the long term this would become rather expensive.[/QUOTE]-Apparently you didn't know him-but he did "Provide" a service to you and you know on many occasions the "moto" guys like to charge the gringos more that's a given-especially if you don't ask upfront-But pay a 'chica' for nothing.extorting money.that I can't agree with and if the opportunity arises she tries to extort me the fun will start.
Well said-That's exactly my point
[QUOTE=Bravo; 1441489]My brother, its all about balancing out the equation. I am not too concerned about being extorted myself, I don't come across as an easy target. I have been in this monger game for a minute and have never experienced some of the BS extortion / police games that others are writing about. The reason why I posted was to give Newbies a different viewpoint.
If 10 guys on this board are saying "Anytime a girl pouts, crosses her arms and stamps her foot. Throw money at her so she doesn't call the police!" I feel it would be a disservice if I didn't say "You don't always have to give your hard earned money away. There are other ways of handling things."
I am well aware of the fact that the DR is 3rd world country and that I can not expect the legal system to work the way it does in the states. I also know that if you make yourself an easy mark, the word will spread like wild fire and then you will be known for handing out money. If you weren't willing to stand up for yourself when they asked for 100 pesos, the girls know you will punk out when they start asking for 1000 pesos![/QUOTE]-your right Bravo-Where do you draw the line? I agree with you totally-Don't even let them start that shit. And I hope the "NEWBIES" take heed to this post and other ones like mine that say-Your not being a tough guy-You just don't want to be a "TARGET" .And no cops going to side with the chica especially for that little bit of $$$$ and no service rendered.
-About not paying and going to jail-that's bull-name one example somebody-there wouldn't be any mongers there anymore-Again Bravo I'm with you 110 % Hope the newbies read and absorb