Addressing tipping in Sosua
[QUOTE=SavePros321; 1257666]This point is highly debatable. Actually, since "tipping" is considered a Western thing, it is WE who are view as suckers for tipping. Has nothing to do with being able to "afford a tip". I don't think the Euros tip at all. I also believe that a few veteran mongers have pointed out that there a numerous establishments in the DR (and Sosua) where the "tip" is already padded into your bill, and you would not catch it if you did not know what to look for.
Just about any forum you visit there are mongers asking (begging) American newbies not to tip because it inflates the pricing structure. In some places, such as Colombia, it is not advisable to tip for safety reasons (I'm guessing that if you can "afford" to pay over the amount of your meal's original costs you are considered to be rich; which in turn could set you up as a possible candidate for "Paseo Millonario", which is definitely not a good thing).[/QUOTE]I have now been going to Sosua for two years and am from the USA. I believe all Dominicans view us as "millionairio"-Why well let's see-our government has given them "financial aid" forever so naturally why shouldn't we-we represent the USA. In their eyes we are ALL "RICO". The girl at Bailey's said to me-"You come here alot you should tip alot"-in spanish-I understood her and never went back- Then I began to notice at the bars-Dominicans NEVER tip-Europeasns don't tip much, if at all-I have decided that I will pick and choose when to tip-It will no longer be a given and if I am viewed as "barato" I will take it as a compliment because "me no turista estupido"
Thanks for the clarification.
[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver; 1257735]New posters are vetted and its like a 50post minimum before you become a "senior" member and then your posts won't be delayed, something like that, I'm exactly not sure!
P. S. Tough game yesterday! And tonight! Shit![/QUOTE]I finally figured out that posts were priotitzed. Isn't too difficult to do. Just like you can give print jobs priotity on networks, so too can you give senior member's posts priority. Makes sense. It was just a little frustrating to watch the responses to my dumb ass post fly, and not be able to retort nor retract. I reached out to Boricua thru PM, so he would know where I stood. I say it again. The comradery here is resfreshing, and I could see that transcending to watching out for each other on our escapades. I think it goes without saying that we all feel an obligation to ensure our fellow monger's safety, and I am sure that any of you would come to my aid if you saw me in a hairy situation. As a collective we have strength in numbers, and as someone who has traveled all over the world (mostly solo) it's good to know you have a friend if you need them, wherever you are in the world.
P. S. Yeah bro, and lastnight with a Roseless Chicago too. That's 4 road losses in a row, but I wouldn't worry much. It's just the breaks. We're still the class of the East and top 3 NBA power ranking, no doubt. HEAT BABY. WHITE HOT!
Azazel