Author: Frank S. (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date: 04-14-09 09:51
this is an interesting thread.
to make a general statement that everyone tries to get over on americans is obviously worng. but so is making a general statement that it does not exist.
saying theres no way for a native PR to tell a gringo from them until they speak is naive.
like it or not, it's pretty easy to tell, for most tourists.
and it does happen.
although i find it mostly with the taxi drivers.
and sometimes with the food vendors.
and no matter what you think, its never justified.
minimum wage or not. who is to say the person getting ripped off doesnt pay minimum wage.
and pay taxes on it.
i doubt the vendors are paying taxes.
and Debbie,
its easy to say the rate is $3, period.
but its not "period"
when youre at a pincho stand or paying the publico and they start going on about this or that and prices and so on, what are you supposed to do?
in thier land where they know everyone and you just want to have a good time, you pay because you dont want drama or trouble.
and they have you at a disadvantage.
so, whoever thinks this doesnt happen, open your eyes.
and lets remember, Susans post was about a gringo. and someone should let that store owner know.
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