...that Dominicans (in the DR) are some of the friendliest people around?
I grew up in the States and lived all over the SE, lived in Germany and have traveled much of Europe but I can honestly say after living here 5+ years that Dominicans are consistently by far the most social and friendly people I've ever come across.
I've seen the comments that I'm just a positive guy(which I am) but what does that have to do with how unknown people treat you? Then there is the theory that people are nice to me because they want something but what if I don't give them anything, what excuse do they have to be friendly with me?
I'm currently taking classes at a local university and the cultural differences are fairly evident to me. For example, the atmosphere is much more relaxed here than back in the States. There is even a level of intimacy between the other students and teacher that makes me feel uncomfortable at times. There is too definitely a sense of camaraderie instead of the standard very structured, impersonal and very competitive atmosphere back in the States.
Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that it's not just me that there are indeed tangible differences between the "West" and the DR in the value given to social interaction... and it probably has something to do with the poor political leadership, streets, etc.
BTW, have a good evening.
I grew up in the States and lived all over the SE, lived in Germany and have traveled much of Europe but I can honestly say after living here 5+ years that Dominicans are consistently by far the most social and friendly people I've ever come across.
I've seen the comments that I'm just a positive guy(which I am) but what does that have to do with how unknown people treat you? Then there is the theory that people are nice to me because they want something but what if I don't give them anything, what excuse do they have to be friendly with me?
I'm currently taking classes at a local university and the cultural differences are fairly evident to me. For example, the atmosphere is much more relaxed here than back in the States. There is even a level of intimacy between the other students and teacher that makes me feel uncomfortable at times. There is too definitely a sense of camaraderie instead of the standard very structured, impersonal and very competitive atmosphere back in the States.
Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that it's not just me that there are indeed tangible differences between the "West" and the DR in the value given to social interaction... and it probably has something to do with the poor political leadership, streets, etc.
BTW, have a good evening.