More very useful phrases to help avoid getting ripped
I just hosted 7 friends of mine from the US who spoke little to no Spanish, I realized with just the use of a few phrases you can sound like a much more savvy buyer in the street.
In the Dominican, dont say "hola" for "hi"...say "saludo" to sound more local...
To ask "how much?" dont say the textbook..."Cuanto cuesta?" instead say ...
"A como está?" to sound like you have more experience locally...
Taxis are the worst!:
try saying when you want to ask how much...."Oye, cuanto me cobra para....(insert place here)?" to sound the most locally savvy...
remember when dealing with taxis to always ask the price before you get in!
hope that helps, paz
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