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Mother's Day (8/15) protocol?
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Author:  PacoLoco [ Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:19 am ]
Post subject:  Mother's Day (8/15) protocol?
I understand Mother's day (8/15) is one of the biggest holidays in CR and if you have a tica esposa or novia you'd better NOT forget to get her a gift. An amigo said he's actually expected to buy something for every mother in her family, is that true and do they place that same expectation upon Ticos or is this another case of a tica familia taking advantage of the gringo-novio's ignorance and "generosity"? :?
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mother's Day (8/15) protocol?
PacoLoco wrote:
I understand Mother's day (8/15) is one of the biggest holidays in CR and if you have a tica esposa or novia you'd better NOT forget to get her a gift. An amigo said he's actually expected to buy something for every mother in her family, is that true and do they place that same expectation upon Ticos or is this another case of a tica familia taking advantage of the gringo-novio's ignorance and "generosity"? :?


It is expected that anyone , be they Tico, Gringo, Martian, etc., who has a Tica madre, esposa, novia, significativa otro is expected to visit bearing flowers and gifts. Just take a look at the crowd at the local flower shop or at the street vendor florists who pop up and every intersection. All the hogars advertise Mothers day specials on home appliances.

This year and last year they take a double hit. Mothers Day has traditionally been celebrated on August 15. The previous administration changed that to the Monday following the 15th to give workers a long weekend. It did not go over well with the public so they simply celebrated on the 15th and took the following Monday off from work also. The legislators just passed on first reading a bill to restore it officially on August 15th. It was to late for for this year but should be in effect for next year.
Author:  Shawn4DelRey [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:45 pm ]
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So we should wish them a happy Mother's DAY on the 20th this year? ...And how do you say Happy Mother's Day in Spanish?
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:59 pm ]
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Shawn4DelRey wrote:
So we should wish them a happy Mother's DAY on the 20th this year? ...And how do you say Happy Mother's Day in Spanish?


To play it safe say it on both the 15th & 20th :lol:

Maybe, " Día de la Madre Feliz"?
Author:  Shawn4DelRey [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:12 pm ]
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Thanks I.D.
Author:  Ciaociao32001 [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:15 pm ]
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Shawn4DelRey wrote:
..And how do you say Happy Mother's Day in Spanish?


Dia de las Madres


Ciaociao
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:33 pm ]
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Ciaociao32001 wrote:
Shawn4DelRey wrote:
..And how do you say Happy Mother's Day in Spanish?


Dia de las Madres


Ciaociao


Don't you need a "Feliz" in there somewhere?
Author:  Ciaociao32001 [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:51 pm ]
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Irish Drifter wrote:


Don't you need a "Feliz" in there somewhere?[/quote]


ID-

You are correct. You do.

!Feliz Dia de las Madres! (I can't do the upside down exclamation point).

Ciaociao
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:06 pm ]
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Ciaociao32001 wrote:
Irish Drifter wrote:


Don't you need a "Feliz" in there somewhere?



ID-

You are correct. You do.

!Feliz Dia de las Madres! (I can't do the upside down exclamation point).

Ciaociao[/quote]

"Word from the chicas " is thats about the only thing you can not do upside down :P :lol: :P :lol: :P :lol:
Author:  Mucho Gusto [ Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:02 am ]
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Ciaociao32001 wrote:
(I can't do the upside down exclamation point).

Ciao,
On the right side of your keyboard, hit the "num lock" key, then hit ALT 173 for the upside down exclamation point, or ALT 168 for upside down question mark.

¿Entiende? ¡Fantástico!

MG :wink:
Author:  LocoHombre [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mother's Day (8/15) protocol?
PacoLoco wrote:
I understand Mother's day (8/15) is one of the biggest holidays in CR and if you have a tica esposa or novia you'd better NOT forget to get her a gift. An amigo said he's actually expected to buy something for every mother in her family, is that true and do they place that same expectation upon Ticos or is this another case of a tica familia taking advantage of the gringo-novio's ignorance and "generosity"? :?

:? :? does anyone know when mothers day is this year :? :?
Author:  Dar2282 [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mother's Day (8/15) protocol?
Squidface wrote:
PacoLoco wrote:
I understand Mother's day (8/15) is one of the biggest holidays in CR and if you have a tica esposa or novia you'd better NOT forget to get her a gift. An amigo said he's actually expected to buy something for every mother in her family, is that true and do they place that same expectation upon Ticos or is this another case of a tica familia taking advantage of the gringo-novio's ignorance and "generosity"? :?

:? :? does anyone know when mothers day is this year :? :?



8/15
august 15th
15 de agosto


yes it's a big holiday
moms get offended if they dont get anything (phone call is not enough)

this doesnt mean that you have a get a gift for every single mom in your family....
I only get a little something for my mom. like a perfume or tickets to a concert
i have seen hookers asking guys like todays mothers day.. you gotta give me something.... :roll: :?
Author:  Nhhank [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:13 pm ]
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Is it still the 15th???? Is monday still a holiday?????
This could cost me an arm and a leg :shock: :shock:
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:41 pm ]
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Nhhank wrote:
Is it still the 15th???? Is monday still a holiday?????
This could cost me an arm and a leg :shock: :shock:


Better start growing a spare arm and leg. :shock: :lol:

Mothers Day had been moved to a movable date by the Pacheco administration and was met with great resistance by the Ticos. The Arias administration restored it to its traditional date of August 15 a few years ago and it is a holiday.
Author:  Nhhank [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:46 pm ]
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Thanks ID
May need to change my dates by a few days :D :D
Do not know many chicas that are not mothers :oops: :oops:
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