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Originally Posted by Rhoody  hmmm, I spend my money the same way as I did in my "past" life....
beer, cigarettes, unnecessary electronic toys, traveling, looking for best quality to lowest price, don't care if a meal costs more if it's good, trying to avoid rip-offs...
but I also know plenty of peso-millionaires who change the restaurant cause another offers a 30 minute longer happy hour and going to MC Donald's for bottomless coffee (or should I say black water) and ordering extra ketchup to take the unused ones home... somehow I feel like throwing up, This people are very pristine to Dumaguete's Expat community, they can be found in others cities but the percentage of them in Duma is unreal high...
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Thank you, Rhoody! I think that's one of the best replies I've read on this Forum so far. We are fully aware that it's a "different lifestyle" in the PI; we certainly don't plan on haphazardly throwing our money around, but it has been surprising to read the posts that complain about an extra few pesos charged by a taxi driver (who is only trying to support his family). People need to decide what is important to them and then budget accordingly.
We both love to find a "bargain" as much as the next guy, but we also respect those that are working hard for a living -- the drivers, shop owners, hotel and restaurant staff, etc. -- and couldn't imagine causing a "big deal" over a few pesos. Maybe think of it as a lesson learned for the next time around?
Granted we are newbies here, but it is a bit surprising to read how "bitter" some people are about local prices. If you're that unhappy living in the PI, perhaps it's not the right place for you?
... just a few random thoughts....
02-06-2009, 12:17 PM
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