Hi all-
I just came back from vacation at an AI in Punta Cana. Had a great time? I was there with a few friends, some couples and some singles. This was my first vacation in DR and my first ever in an AI. I did not know about the sankie phenomenon until I started reading the posts a few days ago, and was shocked to find out that this is what really goes down. I started thinking back and remembering some of the situations that occurred w/me and my other female friends who were there and it all started making sense.
Many of the guys in the hotel staff (especially the animation staff) were very flirtatious and upfront with their advances. As back home I live in an area with a prominent Hispanic population, and having dated several Hispanic guys in the past, I was used to the overly flirtatious and passionate nature and was not surprised at their behavior. During the day, the animation guys were very friendly, entertaining and fun to be around. Just as I have read in the posts here, their more serious advances began at the night clubs (to which they were inviting us every day.) On one of the nights, after dancing and hanging out with one of the animation guys, he proceeded to make his move. He started showering me with complements and asked me to come outside and talk to him for a few minutes. He told me how much he liked me and tried to kiss me, however I was not interested and basically told him that I wanted to just dance. At that point his friend came outside the club and told him that they were leaving, so the guy said good bye to me and left. What struck me the most is that the following day (our last full day at the resort) the guy ignored me every time we ran into each other. I thought the behavior was somewhat strange and childish and was kind of disappointed because I thought he was a cool guy to hang out with and just because I turned him down didn?t mean he had to act that way.
In any case, thanks for the info that you guys have posted on here.. it was an eye-opener and really helpful in understanding this whole phenomenon. After reading it, I am really glad that I did not get involved with any sankies while there and ended up having an awesome time. It is still somewhat hard to believe that this stuff actually goes on, as these guys put on 2 different faces ? one of the funny and friendly entertainer during the day, and the other of the passionate yet deceiving Casanova at night.
Overall the vacation was great and I will definitely go back when I get the next opportunity. I already miss the gorgeous sea, warm weather, palm trees, and the ?no problem? attitude of the locals.
Saludos!
I just came back from vacation at an AI in Punta Cana. Had a great time? I was there with a few friends, some couples and some singles. This was my first vacation in DR and my first ever in an AI. I did not know about the sankie phenomenon until I started reading the posts a few days ago, and was shocked to find out that this is what really goes down. I started thinking back and remembering some of the situations that occurred w/me and my other female friends who were there and it all started making sense.
Many of the guys in the hotel staff (especially the animation staff) were very flirtatious and upfront with their advances. As back home I live in an area with a prominent Hispanic population, and having dated several Hispanic guys in the past, I was used to the overly flirtatious and passionate nature and was not surprised at their behavior. During the day, the animation guys were very friendly, entertaining and fun to be around. Just as I have read in the posts here, their more serious advances began at the night clubs (to which they were inviting us every day.) On one of the nights, after dancing and hanging out with one of the animation guys, he proceeded to make his move. He started showering me with complements and asked me to come outside and talk to him for a few minutes. He told me how much he liked me and tried to kiss me, however I was not interested and basically told him that I wanted to just dance. At that point his friend came outside the club and told him that they were leaving, so the guy said good bye to me and left. What struck me the most is that the following day (our last full day at the resort) the guy ignored me every time we ran into each other. I thought the behavior was somewhat strange and childish and was kind of disappointed because I thought he was a cool guy to hang out with and just because I turned him down didn?t mean he had to act that way.
In any case, thanks for the info that you guys have posted on here.. it was an eye-opener and really helpful in understanding this whole phenomenon. After reading it, I am really glad that I did not get involved with any sankies while there and ended up having an awesome time. It is still somewhat hard to believe that this stuff actually goes on, as these guys put on 2 different faces ? one of the funny and friendly entertainer during the day, and the other of the passionate yet deceiving Casanova at night.
Overall the vacation was great and I will definitely go back when I get the next opportunity. I already miss the gorgeous sea, warm weather, palm trees, and the ?no problem? attitude of the locals.
Saludos!