Foreigners Pay For Everyone?

[Big]

I agree 100% A lot of folks just aren't street-smart or have been around that lifestyle. They come here and think it's cool to hangout in people's barrios every weekend. If you wouldn't go to some of those places in the states to hangout why do it here?

I would venture to say they think a true "Dominican Experience", is sitting on a plastic chair under a tree having a conversation with someone who has a 4th grade education. My friends here wear dress shirts and slacks and would not eat out of a Styrofoam container.

 

[bachata]

When I started Drinking a pequeña was $35. La grande $60. Cents and in a Lavadero $50 or $1. Peso.
Long time ago 😃
The Quizqueya beers La Pitufas was leading the market way back in the 80s.

JJ

 

[cavok]

Thanks for advised / comment Sir …

To answer your comment about hanging out ; OF COURSE I want to hang out and bar hopping , who wouldn’t ? Specially at a country where the beers cost a $1.00 USD DOLLAR 🤩 🤩 🤩

Sometimes you can get Presidente in cans on sale for 80 pesos, but at most supermarkets and colmdos you're looking at 100 pesos for a pequena. Bar hopping you'll probably be lucky to get a pequena for 150 pesos. I can buy a Presidente cheaper in Florida than I can here. Go figure.

 

[cavok]

Sometimes you can get residente in cans on sale for 80 pesos, but at most supermarkets and colmdos you're looking at 100 pesos for a pequena. Bar hopping you'll probably be lucky to get a pequena for 150 pesos. I can buy a Presidente cheaper in Florida than I can here. Go figure.

I'm not sure how the "P" in Presidente ended up with the emoji(?). Maybe a mod can correct it.

 

[AlterEgo]

I'm not sure how the "P" in Presidente ended up with the emoji(?). Maybe a mod can correct it.

Done ☺️

 

[bob saunders]

When my wife's brother comes from the states the moochers are quick to come by if he is drinking. His normal modus operando is to buy a medium quality bottle of whiskey and feed them that, and a few beer. At his house where he has actually invited the people that show up, he will have premium quality drinks.

 

[Liberator]

What to Do in Santo Domingo , what’s its the culture in a situation such as :

When am hanging out with some Dominican FRIENDS of Low income and “poor class” at clubs , restaurants , bars , MUST I pay for everyone or can I ask everyone to split the bill ?

Can y’all answers be split in 3 categories for each answer :

1- Friends ( only females )
2- Friends ( only Guys )
3- Friends ( MIX Men and females )

I find it rather derogatory to classify your "friends".
Dominicans also have their pride. So you place yourself above 'friends' who have less to spend? There are many places where females and guys laugh at you with the $ you have in your pocket.

Did you ever look any further than a colmado with your $1 beer?

A piece of advice to you 'friends', eat and drink as much as you can and look surprised when the bill arrives.

Cheers!!

 

[rey]

I find it rather derogatory to classify your "friends".
Dominicans also have their pride. So you place yourself above 'friends' who have less to spend? There are many places where females and guys laugh at you with the $ you have in your pocket.

Did you ever look any further than a colmado with your $1 beer?

A piece of advice to you 'friends', eat and drink as much as you can and look surprised when the bill arrives.

Cheers!!

Thanks you for your reply/comment

LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING young man as my sweet grandmother use to say “ TRUST NO ONE”

And that’s why I type “ FRIENDS” And NOT friends

 

[Liberator]

Thanks you for your reply/comment

LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING young man as my sweet grandmother use to say “ TRUST NO ONE”

And that’s why I type “ FRIENDS” And NOT friends

I understand... you just looking for company.... that will cost in this country.

Read something about the use of capitals on a forum:
online chats and/or forum posts, writing in capitals is the online equivalent of shouting.

 

[chico bill]

More silly questions. I tre for a very long time. hink you should hold onto your money, not make any friends h

Thanks for advised / comment Sir …

To answer your comment about hanging out ; OF COURSE I want to hang out and bar hopping , who wouldn’t ? Specially at a country where the beers cost a $1.00 USD DOLLAR 🤩 🤩 🤩

Try $3.00 for a beer. Better figure that into your budget

 

[Father Guido]

#1 - depends
#2 -never
#3 - see #2

 

[CristoRey]

I would venture to say they think a true "Dominican Experience", is sitting on a plastic chair under a tree having a conversation with someone who has a 4th grade education. My friends here wear dress shirts and slacks and would not eat out of a Styrofoam container.

😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣

 

[Big]

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to a degree! However, better to shop at "goodwill" and dress appropriately, than flip flops and a muscle shirt. Or the ultimate loser sign. a grown man wearing a sports jersey and crocs.

 

[keepcoming]

Let's try and stay on topic

 

[chico bill]

to a degree! However, better to shop at "goodwill" and dress appropriately, than flip flops and a muscle shirt. Or the ultimate loser sign. a grown man wearing a sports jersey and crocs.

With a sweat towel over his shoulder

 

[DR_Guy]

They probably wouldnt be going out or with you if they were not invited. Pay for everything. You mentioned they were low income friends. Dont be tacano brother.

 

[NotLurking]

12 oz bottle Presidente at Jumbo on sale for 89.00 pesos. I haven't seen $1.00 beer in a very long time. Rey as much as you worry about security, you may want to think about the prices on items. This may resolve your questions about paying the bill, as you can see it will be expensive.

On point!

And pitufas ~US$1.20, not a dollar but close enough at Sirena in SD. I've bought them on sale for RD$45 many times.

And not So pitufa

Now in bars and restaurants you may want to go easy as prices are much higher maybe 2 or 3 times the supermarket price.

 

[cavok]

Those are only the 8oz. cans for 65 pesos(?).

 

[chicagoan14]

On point!

And pitufas ~US$1.20, not a dollar but close enough at Sirena in SD. I've bought them on sale for RD$45 many times.
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Now in bars and restaurants you may want to go easy as prices are much higher maybe 2 or 3 times the supermarket price.

Still mindblowing that imported beer is often times cheaper than domestic. I can't name many other places I've been where this happens.

 

[JD Jones]

Still mindblowing that imported beer is often times cheaper than domestic. I can't name many other places I've been where this happens.

Same with most cigars.