Foreigners like to smile alot at everyone and at all things. They remind me of Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street. Two nice lovable characters, but easy pickins. I guess other dominicans must feel the same way that these are suckers that can be had. Take my word, I know my people.
If you are in a new area, keep a serious demeanor. You don't have to be nasty but don't be happy silly stupid like Bert and Ernie. Serious until you are sure of your surroundings and the people around you. Then loosen up. Dominicans respect serious men and treat them in high regard. Happy silly stupid like Bert and Ernie and even the shoeshine boy will take you for a ride.
Sort of the seriousness that Clint Eastwood's character portrays in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Dominicans won't be able to read you easily. The mysterious serious type will be mistaken by them as an agent of some sort. Like that guy be aware of your surroundings. Keep eye contact with a serious demeanor. Thugs don't like to be seen.
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