How about tipping?

goin_south says on Jan 21, 2007, 12:46:

megustamushisimo see post/thread, currently at the bottome of the home page entitled: "The people who pack your bags at the supermarket"; is all about tipping.

¡muerte a los osos este domingo!

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Lowell says on Jan 22, 2007, 09:35:

tipping Why not go with the flow? If not, you draw attention to yourself and possibly make it uncomfortable for others. People in Colombia have much different standards as do other countries. Serious offence can be taken here for actions that you may deem small. When in Rome do as the Romans do, seems to work well. I normally tip around 10% for meals, 1000 pesos for the bag boy/girl, round out the figure for taxis..... At the place that I like to visit for hot dogs there is a poor girl and her brother working by wiping down moto's and putting cardboard sheets over the seats for sun protection. I like to buy the each a hot dog and drink. They're so gratefull for the food. Skinny both of them and sooo hungry. Then I slip the girl a 5K bill. I'd like to give more, but I'm afraid it might cause problems in her home. If she and her brother have one.

Just my 2 cents worth od babble

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Lowell says on Jan 22, 2007, 13:39:

tipping bagger that's when he moves the goods to the taxi on the street. at the caja 200 or 300

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southern151 says on Jan 22, 2007, 15:26:

Rubito.... Tell us how you really feel! LOL

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Monpirri says on Jan 22, 2007, 15:50:

Many of them are deprived of an average education and they do not have any other skills to work in more suitable or better paying-job.
Tip them as much as you can, depending on your budget.
When I win the lotto I'm planning to tip all the best contributors on PBH and hope you won go away after my small donation and continue to work as poor members without any pay on poorbuthappy.

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poco says on Jan 22, 2007, 16:47:

More clueless comments. Many of them are deprived of an average education and they do not have any other skills to work in more suitable or better paying-job.

The girl I'm with has kids in school, one finishes high school and goes into the Military this year so I'm fairly familiar with the system.

I can promise you that MOST Colombians are offered a GOOD public education,, yes, that's right a good education. One problem is that MOST don't have the money to continue with a UNIVERSITY when they finish High School.

However, more than HALF of the students,, When they are in school don’t go to class, disrupt the classes, don’t listen to the teachers, come in late, don’t study, leave school to work and gravitate to what I’d refer to as the CULTURE OF POVERTY.

The teachers don't discipline anymore,, many kids are run of the mill assholes and the teachers MIGHT GET IN TROUBLE if they "whack them upside the head".

THE VAST MAJORITY don't take advantage of this schooling opportunity,, they'd rather be on the street.

Yep, these students deserve a low pay, low economic status job. Work hard at school for,, what ?, 10 years and have a chance if opportunity knocks,, BE A JERK in school and 95% can look forward to 50+ years of low pay menial jobs.

Guess what,, these folks EVENTUALLY UNDERSTAND their errors,, unfortunately for almost all it is Tooooooooo late.

I'd suggest to forget tipping,,, adopt a poor person,, yep give 'm a place to stay and VISIT THEM on a daily basis. I can promise you'll they'll be watching T.V.

PS: This is the final wiring for the House Electrical Wiring relocation.

I do all electrical work,, except for chiseling grooves in bricks for conduit and outlet boxes and switches, the folks I hire are pretty good at chiseling brick,, if I get a can of spray paint and "paint" locations on the wall.

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goin_south says on Jan 22, 2007, 17:28:

No, Southern151. It is: Many Thanks! for telling us how you Really feel, Rubito. Because even though I tend to tip 15-20% for good service while in the states,...Rubito and other guys like DonGringo make VERY GOOD POINTS about the environment/culture into which you may be playing, while in (places like) Colombia. These guys have been there more than most of us, so heed their warnings.

Muerte; Los santos son no más.

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Portena says on Jan 22, 2007, 18:35:

So what is reasonable? What if a hotel sends a driver? Do you tip him? (The hotel is billing me for the service of course - so do I tip or not?). If so, how much? What about other hotel staff - concierge, bell boy, room service? I think those are good points about the environment/culture.

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megustamuchisimo says on Jan 23, 2007, 08:34:

the problem with rubito and dongringo, galecito... is that just because they have a lot of experience in Colombia, they can't overcome their basic hostility and lack of compassion towards humanity, and neither one wants to part with a peso or two to help out someone who needs it. Live and let live!!!!!!!

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jan 23, 2007, 09:15:

I'm with you, rubito. It doesn't happen very often, but I totally agree with you on this one, also with D. Gringo, at least partially.
Cheers,
Desi

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jorgeemir says on Jan 23, 2007, 10:24:

Hi guys This is for the guys that are presently living in Colombia. Just wondering how hard it is to make a living there. I love Medellin, and I would not mind moving there. I am just not sure that i could support my wife and 3 year-old son. Any comments and/or advice would be greatly appreciated. Jorge L.

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goin_south says on Jan 23, 2007, 17:19:

megusta... Although Rubito and DonGringo are both rather radical in their writing styles, I don't really think you have evidence by any of that, that they are 'hostile', and/or 'they lack compassion'. There is likely even evidence to the contrary.

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