Things not to do!

New topic: Need input. 25+ Things to do in Colombia that may not have the desired result.
1.    Drive a motor vehicle.
2.    Chase women in the wrong establishments.
3.    Use drugs and hang around places where that is acceptable.
4.    Tell the immigration guy at DAS he looks cute with the UZI and ask for a photo.
5.    Take lots of jungle hikes and jog up the mountains by yourself while enjoying the scenery.
6.    Tell guys in clubs that their dates Nalgas are Muy Bonita.
7.    Say something with out understanding the true meaning.
8.    Suddenly decide you a need a cab traveling on the outside lane on a busy 3+ lane street.
9.    Go to the local pool hall for some dice action.
10.    Carry your passport at all times.
11.    Ask directions from only one person.
12.    Get in a cab and say "take me to -----" and expect to get there quickly..
13.    Wear Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses outside a major city.
14.    Ask someone what they think of your Rolex watch.
15.    Act and look rich.
16.    Have a good helping of those delicious Chorizos at the street vendors "Kiosk".
17.    Refuse to ride in busses unless they have a "seat belt".
18.    Show up a little early for all social engagements.
19.    Ask your neighbor to "tone it down" during the birthday party for their 10 year old.
20.    Get "overwrought" and believe some shouting helps.
21.    Be overly loud anywhere at any time.
22.    Ask "Is that the best price" using your perfect command of the Spanish language.
23.    Get excited when you discover there is NO hot water where you are staying.
24.    Slam or even shut hard any type of door anywhere, anytime.
25.    Don't watch where you walk.
26.    Start out crossing the street on foot when you see the green light.
27.    You're the pedestrian and you have the right of way.
28.    Looking for a restroom with a toilet seat.
29.    Adamantly insist you are an xxxx (not a Colombian) and their thinking is all wrong.
30.    Statements like "you can't do this", "I have my rights", "You'll hear from my lawyer" will have the desired outcome if said long and loud enough.
31.    Demand to see the manager.
32.    Change all those large 20 and 50 mil notes every chance you get at the coffee shops and street vendors. You need the change more than them.
33.    Saying this loudly to DAS security at the airport helps: "You are Damm right,, NO WAY you're taking an x-ray of MY stomach."
34.    Ask where you can exchange this 2 million is Peso's?
35.    Try to take advantage of every good deal you find.
36.    All you have is "foreign" money. Give it to the waiter and ask for the change in local currency.
37.    Believe something will be ready in the stated time.
38.    Thinking "What are they going to do, Kill me? is a good positive attitude.

By poco on Jan 18, 2004, 15:52 in Friendly Talkzone.

Lauthra says on Dec 4, 2004, 15:25:

40. Think that you can actually notice when you're being pick-pocketted.

Nato
www.theburrow.co.uk

Nato (='.'=)

Save the Wildcats says on Dec 4, 2004, 15:26:

Great list... and how about

39. Decide your life isn't complete without a midnight trek through the Darien Gap.

40. Try to buy your way out of any bad situation by loudly waving your pesos in the face of those ignorant workers. You are an Americano and should be treated as royalty!

41. Decide learning Spanish is highly overrated for a trip to Colombia. After all, doesn't everyone in the world speak English?

Gerbil says on Dec 4, 2004, 15:27:

- Wear a top with the american flag on it to show your patriotism.

- Expect taxi drivers to charge the right amount every time.

- Think that no-one will notice the bulge in your wallet when you've just changed a lot of money into pesos.

Barry
www.theburrow.co.uk

Barry www.theburrow.co.uk

Save the Wildcats says on Dec 4, 2004, 15:27:

and bwahahahahaha at #38!

42. Carry a gun and wave it around whenever you feel threatened. Surely, that'll make people back off, and you will look like a hero in front of your friends!

Lauthra says on Dec 4, 2004, 15:42:

Oh Don Negro, Stop :P
I replied though, I hope you saw it!

Nato
www.theburrow.co.uk

Nato (='.'=)

Lauthra says on Dec 4, 2004, 16:35:

HA! I'm bad with compliments actually, whether it's recieving or giving them. I can say you seem nice :D Show us the pic and maybe I'll say something more ;)

Nato
www.theburrow.co.uk

Nato (='.'=)

Lauthra says on Dec 4, 2004, 17:06:

Oh well! Otra vez será :)
Nato
www.theburrow.co.uk

Nato (='.'=)

Emma says on Dec 5, 2004, 14:19:

just don't consume any branded americaTM that is kind.