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[QUOTE=Menteng]You can also ad, Colombians do not tip when buying a ticket to enter a cinema or Colombians do not tip when they buy a ticket in the bus etc, etc. But like I wrote, the Colombians I know, must be of a different breed. They tip when paying the bill in one of the bars/fondas at La 30/33 or the fondas in Envigado; they tip when paying the bill at steakhouses like San Carbon. They even tip when paying in our small neighbourhood bar. But maybe because they don't live in the estratos 1, 2 or 3. They can afford it, like the mongerers who pay hundreds of dollars to get here or being an expat in Colombia with a huge salary and not turn miserable after enjoying good service, a good meal, a good night-out etc, etc.

Bottom line, tipping is something personal, but don't use false excuses for not doing it. My final words on tipping in Colombia.[/QUOTE]Your reading comprehension is a little weak. I didn't say Colombians never tip. I never said that.

However, I did say that Colombians do not tip in many situations that Americans do tip. That is what I said. Unfortunately, you are unable or unwilling to grasp the difference.

Ability to tip is irrelevant. I am staying in El Poblado right around the corner from the San Carbon in Las Palmas. I leave a 10% tip every time I go to San Carbon. Why? Because that is what the Colombians tip. However, I tip 20% in American restaurants.

I used to tip in a casa or a club nocturno until I discovered the Colombians do not tip. So I stopped tipping. Again, ability to tip is irrelevant.

Any generic Cialis (tadalafil) in Medellin?

[QUOTE=Client 9]Your reading comprehension is a little weak. I didn't say Colombians never tip. I never said that.

However, I did say that Colombians do not tip in many situations that Americans do tip. That is what I said. Unfortunately, you are unable or unwilling to grasp the difference.

Ability to tip is irrelevant. I am staying in El Poblado right around the corner from the San Carbon in Las Palmas. I leave a 10% tip every time I go to San Carbon. Why? Because that is what the Colombians tip. However, I tip 20% in American restaurants.

I used to tip in a casa or a club nocturno until I discovered the Colombians do not tip. So I stopped tipping. Again, ability to tip is irrelevant.[/QUOTE]I agree! It's why I believe there should be a tipping guide for every country. There are no general rules for tipping that applies everywhere. It's a cultural thing that varies from country to country. The more we know the culture the better off we are. Do you know what it looks like when you overtip or tip where you shouldn't? I mean sure the staff love it. But the locals are thinking "a rich American gringo asshole. Thinks he better than us. Looks down upon us. " Like client9 says. The ability to and what you tip back home is irrelevant. Learn the culture and stop being so ignorant!

[QUOTE=Matt Psyche]Any generic Cialis (tadalafil) in Medellin?[/QUOTE]I have tried to find it in many places with no luck.

Go on line and you will find many outlets that sell it for around 4 bucks for a 20MG pill. That is shipping included.

[QUOTE=Hioctane] Like client9 says. The ability to and what you tip back home is irrelevant. Learn the culture and stop being so ignorant![/QUOTE]Ok, I thought I've made my point clear, also to Client9. It is the generalisation that I hate. Because some Colombians do not tip, you grab that as an excuse not to tip. Why not follow the Colombians that DO tip if you need an example on how to behave in this country and stop being ignorant? Or maybe it is easier and cheaper to hide behind that lame excuse that not all Colombians tip.

BTW Client9, it was you who started mentioning a hairdresser. Maybe in El Poblado there are casas and clubs nocturnos providing that service then I'll apologize, but down here in Belen you can't find them. And if you doubt my ability of reading, I believe this topic started about tipping in common.

[QUOTE=Reefski]No point. Just thought is was amusing but YMMV. A few weeks back on one of the Colombia threads there was some discussion on what percentage of Romancelatina chicks were pro's versus regular girls. Maye you should Wikipedia that for us?

Reef[/QUOTE]A high percentage are.

Some chicas were telling me that the owners take their pictures and post a fake profile up.

[QUOTE=Menteng]Ok, I thought I've made my point clear, also to Client9. It is the generalisation that I hate. Because some Colombians do not tip, you grab that as an excuse not to tip. Why not follow the Colombians that DO tip if you need an example on how to behave in this country and stop being ignorant? Or maybe it is easier and cheaper to hide behind that lame excuse that not all Colombians tip.

BTW Client9, it was you who started mentioning a hairdresser. Maybe in El Poblado there are casas and clubs nocturnos providing that service then I'll apologize, but down here in Belen you can't find them. And if you doubt my ability of reading, I believe this topic started about tipping in common.[/QUOTE]To make it clear, my message is: Do not tip if you don't feel like it, but don't use lame excuses like Colombians do not tip. Be yourself and act independent because we're all grown ups.

Or aren't we?

[QUOTE=Schwmmr]Ricker:

I sense your mood and understand. We all feel like we stepped over our own guidelines from time to time.

I'd say take a break but don't quit contributing completely. Your expertise is needed and valued.

All the best and keep having fun. I know you will.

Schwmm[/QUOTE]Thanks amigo, I'm not retiring just yet, just changing my tact a bit.

Less boasting and more opinion / info.

I enjoy the ISG forum and will continue posting info and ideas.

Matter of fact I just arrived in Medellin on kind of a spur of the moment side trip.

I'm in the mood for exploring, I'll see what comes up.

Take care.

[QUOTE=Vics Picks]Funny you have said that you should of stayed out of it. Everytime that voice tells me similar thoughts and I don't listen then I always later on wish I did.

Take care Amigo.[/QUOTE]I agree, normally when I don't follow that little voice, I regret it later.

Incidentally, I was on the Mayorista last night checking out the scene and I see they've added some outdoor seating and tables at some of the little restaurants and bars.

The chica scene was a bit slow, I'd say 90 percent below the 6-7 level and just a couple cute ones, no real hotties.

Tomorrow out to el Centro for chicas and some shopping.

Hope your travels are going well, take care amigo.

[QUOTE=Menteng]To make it clear, my message is: Do not tip if you don't feel like it, but don't use lame excuses like Colombians do not tip. Be yourself and act independent because we're all grown ups.

Or aren't we?[/QUOTE]The Colombians that DO tip like that are typically brand-new money thug and gangster types who never had money before and have no idea what to do with it... they are SEVERELY looked down upon by the rest of Colombian society... by doing the same as them you put yourself in the same boat as them in the eyes of people here.

If you want to be a fucking Robin Hood down here, go help out in a soup kitchen or something, do NOT give money to the people who ALREADY have it, namely WGs and taxi drivers!

If I had money, I don't think I'd be a working girl or a taxi driver.

[QUOTE=Bango Cheito]The Colombians that DO tip like that are typically brand-new money thug and gangster types who never had money before and have no idea what to do with it... [/QUOTE]OMFG! Again a stupid generalisation or should I write short-sighted judgement. Incredible!

[QUOTE=Bango Cheito]....... do NOT give money to the people who ALREADY have it, namely WGs and taxi drivers![/QUOTE]You might be right. In the weekends I see them leaving for their finca's in their Toyota's HiLux and when they go to the dicoteques they have their driver drive the Audi or BMW. I wonder where they get the money to do those kind of things. Maybe thanks to the tips they received? Makes me want to be a taxidriver and maybe I can persuade my novia to leave her job at the bank. And of course I'll consider to stop tipping then. That will save me a huge amount.

Any good seafood reastaurants or restaurants serving good fish close to casas in El Centro?

Gracias

This tipping thread has me somewhat mystified. In the first place, have you ever taken a taxi in New York? So here in Medellin they charge you say 10k to get from el centro to La Loma de Alejandria, $5, and say you have the crazy idea to tip the guy 1k, or go crazy 2k. 2k is one dollar. What the fuck are you guys talking about?

[QUOTE=Menteng]You might be right. In the weekends I see them leaving for their finca's in their Toyota's HiLux and when they go to the dicoteques they have their driver drive the Audi or BMW. I wonder where they get the money to do those kind of things. Maybe thanks to the tips they received? Makes me want to be a taxidriver and maybe I can persuade my novia to leave her job at the bank. And of course I'll consider to stop tipping then. That will save me a huge amount.[/QUOTE]If your novia were a taxi driver she WOULD have more money than working at the bank, unless she's management. There's like a 3 year waiting list for a Bogota taxi medallion for a reason!

Anyways, thanks for speaking up. I can see clearly that the best information will still have to be kept off this board, because of attitudes like yours. Have a precious day!