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Old 04-04-2008, 08:23 PM
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i'm new here and am visiting las terrenas. can anyone explain why people who live here, dominicans and haitians alike, seem to give you such nasty looks when you walk by in town and ride by on motos?

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Old 04-04-2008, 08:27 PM
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...why people who live here, dominicans and haitians alike, seem to give you such nasty looks when you walk by in town and ride by on motos?
How are YOU looking at them?

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Old 04-04-2008, 10:25 PM
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i'm usually wearing sunglasses. seriously has anyone else noticed this?
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:35 PM
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Smile first. You'll enjoy the response.
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:45 PM
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yeah i tried that. i've been met with an inordinate amount of sexual harassment and then mean stares. i take it from your comment that your experience has been different.
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:47 PM
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yeah i tried that. i've been met with an inordinate amount of sexual harassment and then mean stares. i take it from your comment that your experience has been different.
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:48 PM
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:55 PM
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I've never had a bad experience in the Dominican republic after smiling at somebody. Hang on....I've never had a bad experience... period.
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:57 PM
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hi-

i'm new here and am visiting las terrenas. can anyone explain why people who live here, dominicans and haitians alike, seem to give you such nasty looks when you walk by in town and ride by on motos?

thanks!
it is highly unusual, in fact, it's unheard of.
I can't even venture to guess why this would be happening to you.
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Old 04-04-2008, 11:18 PM
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Why dont you give us a scenario? sounds like you are in a touristy type area and these people are working and trying to get some pesos. I couldnt imagine why they would nasty or rude to you.

Maybe if you can give us a more exact example?
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