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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
After a session with a a Tica, I was hungry. I told her I was going to go eat and she wanted to come. We ate at SL and had Steak. She couldn't finish it and told me Costa Ricans aren't used to eating that much meat with meals. I asked her if she wanted to take it home. She gave an embarrassing laugh like that wasn't a very proper thing to do. However, she really wanted her half steak. After telling me she was too embarrassed to ask the waitress, I told her to say it was for her dog. She replied, "I don't have a dog. But, that was a good idea." Finally, she asked to take it home, and told me with great surprise that the waitress said "yes!" She then told me I should have asked because I am an American. I told her she didn't give me time as she asked the waitress before I could. So, is it poor manners to ask to take the remaining food home in Costa Rica? Even if it is for your "dog?" |
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| Author: | Squirrel88 [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
I have never heard them say that they don't want a doggie bag. |
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| Author: | BlueDevil [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
It sounds like your amiga was a little self-conscious. From my experience, asking to wrap up an unfinished meal has never been an issue...even in places outside the gulch. |
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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
Ok, self-conscious it is. The way she was acting, I thought I was introducing a new custom. |
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| Author: | TimBones [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
Rolleratnight wrote: Ok, self-conscious it is. The way she was acting, I thought I was introducing a new custom. Nope, definitely not, especially since meat is more of a luxury item down there than up here. She is just inexperienced and self conscious. Even at high end restaurants such a request is the norm. 
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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
TimBones wrote: Rolleratnight wrote: Ok, self-conscious it is. The way she was acting, I thought I was introducing a new custom. Nope, definitely not, especially since meat is more of a luxury item down there than up here. She is just inexperienced and self conscious. Even at high end restaurants such a request is the norm. Ok, maybe I will text her and ask how she liked her meat. Errrr steak, that is. |
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| Author: | Ready4fun2006 [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
I took my first Costa Rican girl to dinner a week ago. She wanted her "surf and turf" boxed up (she ordered the most expensive thing on the menu - go figure). My guess is that "doggie bags" are the norm. She was playing innocent. |
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| Author: | Icantstayaway [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
You can't wear shorts and grey tennis shoes to the park on the hottest day of the year. You cant ask for food to go. You cant screw with the lights on. Whats the world coming to ? |
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| Author: | CVCap [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
Not sure what to say... never bought a steak for a hooker. Gave one some old tuna salad I had in my fridge once. But it was literally 2 weeks old and she gobbled it down like a ferrel dog. LMAO 
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| Author: | Nhhank [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
that bolsa de pero may have feed a whole family... Food does not go to waste in CR unless you let it 
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| Author: | Pacifica55 [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
She didn't want to appear "low-class". People with money can afford to leave leftovers. Appearance is a big issue with these girls. |
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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
Nhhank wrote: that bolsa de pero may have feed a whole family... Food does not go to waste in CR unless you let it Come to think of it, she was shaving off the thinnest bites. I thought she was just being dainty. |
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| Author: | Don Rico [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
Icantstayaway wrote: You can't wear shorts and grey tennis shoes to the park on the hottest day of the year. You cant ask for food to go. You cant screw with the lights on. Whats the world coming to ? jajajajajajajaja too funny! We are gringos - it is one thing to respect the culture but altogether another thing to try and pretend to be a tico. Be comfortable, be American, and be respectful. No matter how hard we try to blend in, we will always be the Devil. P,L,and H for all, DR |
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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
Ready4fun2006 wrote: I took my first Costa Rican girl to dinner a week ago. She wanted her "surf and turf" boxed up (she ordered the most expensive thing on the menu - go figure). My guess is that "doggie bags" are the norm. She was playing innocent. BTW, where did you get your surf and turf? Was it any good? This chica never had lobster. I think she said she didn't eat beef that often either. |
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| Author: | Gdizzle12 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rican etiquette - Doggie Bags? |
People always ask for para llevar, definitely a normal thing to do. Pac55 is spot on about not wanting to come off as lower class. |
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