I'll be in DR for the first time in late May. Everywhere I see that I should be negotiating for each item I buy or service I receive. Would one of you experienced DR travelers or residents give a short course in how to negotiate?
-Should I try to use my very halting Spanish or is English broadly understood?
-How will I know if they are giving the price in Dominican currency or USDollars?
-Should I carry a pad of paper to write down prices?
-Should I plan to use only US Dollars (or are there times that Dominican currency is helpful?)
-What is a sample negotating dialogue?
What are reasonable prices for +a bottle of water, + a souvenir t-shirt, +a piece of fruit, +use of a beach chair/umbrella, + massage +manicure +etc?
A range of what is reasonable would be very helpful to know.
Many thanks!
-Should I try to use my very halting Spanish or is English broadly understood?
-How will I know if they are giving the price in Dominican currency or USDollars?
-Should I carry a pad of paper to write down prices?
-Should I plan to use only US Dollars (or are there times that Dominican currency is helpful?)
-What is a sample negotating dialogue?
What are reasonable prices for +a bottle of water, + a souvenir t-shirt, +a piece of fruit, +use of a beach chair/umbrella, + massage +manicure +etc?
A range of what is reasonable would be very helpful to know.
Many thanks!