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when in Costa Rica!!!!

The men in the US have been trained to treat (fat) gringas like queens and when we visit other countries we usually treat the chicas the same if not better, which is probably not a good thing. We as Americans are great at fuckin' up a good thing, all too often.

I am guilty!!

On one of my trips I approached a women selling roses and my novia tried to stop me from "wasting your money" as she put it. I bought them for her anyways.

I stopped in a local store and purchased a $50 bottle of perfume for her. She didn't seem to excited about the gift.

Also bought her a complete outfit with a pair of high-heel shoes to match at some Colombian store which she loved!!! We made el amor that night and I asked her to keep her shoes on. She asked me why? I told her not to worry about it, just keep them on. Afterwards she said she's never made el amor with her shoes on and thought it was very sexy. I told her she answered her own question. We were both happy.

I like the guys who walk around playing music for the tourist. On many occasions I have them play for me and my novia. She gets embarassed when the attention in on her.

On my first few trips I tried to dine and wine her but she didn't seemed impressed. In fact she was somewhat reserved. Then late one night we stopped in a Tico joint, for one last beer, and ended up having a great time with her. I stopped for a moment and noticed the change in her personality and asked her about this. She said that she doesn't feel comfortable in "those" other places. She feels at home in the Tico joints.

What are you guilty of?

WE NEED TO STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!!!

Good post. Don't over do it in CR guys.... good advice TP.

Yes, have had the same experience with one of my novias. Very content in a local tico bar or soda but a little quiet in a nice resturant with high prices. We have the most fun at local events like fairs or picnics or just going for a walk.
LVSteve

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Just an old horney, fat gambler.

Yeah, too many suckers spoiling them so much they don't know how to live Tico style anymore. Met a guy last night who straight up told me he has sent money before. He did say he had learned his lesson and wouldn't do it again. Please guys, don't ruin the locals.

When we spend money on lavish things in front of these girls, we must remember that often in the girls mind, the money could be better spent on things she needs for her Ch*ldren or family. I have been amazed when a couple of tootsie roll pops for the K*ds bring more joy then a bottle of perfume.

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My life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming...." MAN....WHAT A RIDE!!!!"

Trailer Park,

This is the kind of advice that you won't find anywhere else, and it's damn good advice, too.

Overspending, whether it's a cien at the BM, too expensive a meal or too lavish a gift doesn't make you a big shot, a hero or sexier in the eyes of the chicas. Being a spendthrift marks you as a sucker and a fool.

My failing was that I used to consistently gave money to beggars. I thought it would be a Christian kindness and also keep them off me the next time I passed. Man, was that stoo-pid. Instead of keeping the little bastards away from me, they mobbed me worse the next time, and when I gave a few small coins, they called me names and made the ugly face at me. The farthest I will go with chica gifts is a small (s-m-a-l-l) propina for good service, a piece of candy or a cigarette.

When taking a girl out to eat, never ask her where she wants to go. You're the man, in Latin American culture you are expected to make the choice. If you're smart, it will be a meal at a soda or other inexpensive place. If you want to take your novia out to a nice place, save it for a real occasion, like your last night in town. Anything really valuable (over U.S. $20.00) should be used to barter, rather than gifted to her. And finally, do not send money.

Just my semi-newbie-rookie opinion.

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Pura Vulva! Wandering through the dark, I am El Ciego.

Ok, no offense, but I'm in a nad mood. Quit being little bitches and spoiling the chicas. It messes up my game as a gringo living here. I'm actually dissing gringos at Bar Bohio just because. Sorry.

If you're in a "nad" mood, all I can say is you should be in a good mood.

Thirdworld, I agree that's why i started this post. I think this is something that needs to be covered and feel no one has really addressed it in the past. At least not as the main topic.

Be Happy!!!!!!

I agree about not spoiling the chicas. MOST CHICAS. Many of us have a novia or a special girl that we see regularly and I view them differently. My novia is going to get some gifts from home and eat in some nicer places when she's with me. Ultimately it's my vacation and that means I need to be happy with everything. We shouldn't be expected to become ticos while we are there. We have been conditioned to splurge a 'lil bit on our girlfriends and the only thing that makes us is gentlemen. If locals see it as stupid or weak...big deal. Those feelings just reek of jealousy & bitterness anyway. As for the rest of the chicas..... They should be happy with any little extra that someone gives them... even a cigarette!

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"With foxes, we must play the fox." ~ Thomas Fuller

Like a post that escapes me right now. Most are very happy with even a little more, good tico food. I've been getting better play lately just telling the girls I prefer tipical food, Costa Rican, bust mostly Colombian. I tell them i'm a broke businessman and now I get more phone calls. Still working the one who calls me to come to the beach for semana santa. She knows I'm the third string quarterback. BUT! The first and second string don't like to come down this week.... Good for me!