You've gone a little too far on that one, Criss. I am a "gringa" myself, as you know, the majority of Dominicans refer to white people as gringos. Are you offended by that term, because I don't find it offensive, and don't think Dominicans try to offend us by using that term. Never in my life have I used the derogatory terms you used, not even in jokes. If you knew me, you would find I am the farthest thing from a racist.
I was told by the manager of a tour company that they only hire "American-looking" people, because they want a "friendly face" (I didn't know Dominican faces were "unfriendly?") greeting them as they come off the plane. Personally, I have never seen a Dominican working for Air TransAt, Sunquest, or any other tour company as a Transfer Rep. Bus Drivers, sure, but not reps. And if you find that ignorant, talk to the managers or these companies, not me. As I said, I don't condone it, I find it ignorant myself.
As for Canadians/Americans working in hotels, I know of 3 girls and 1 guy who, all at different times, worked in Entertainment in Playa Dorada, Sosua, and Boca Chica. I just think that if you are going to take one of these jobs away from a Dominican (especially when you only make about $200 US/month), save money in the bank and don't work at all instead. I speak from first-hand experience.
Yeeeeeesh! Sometimes this board is like swimming in a wading pool with a school of baracudas.
