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Will be travelling to cuba in a couple of weeks. what can you tell me about tipping? |
Travel Info i heard that leaving material things rather than money works well. has any one ever done this, and what kinds of things did you leave? Travel Tips Panty hose, nail polish, hair clips, books, pencils, pens, clothes, take stuff that you don't wear anymore and leave it there, shoes you don't use, razor blades (don't pack these in carry on) shave cream, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, tooth brushes, tooth paste, ... Remember do not bring and portable DVD players or MP3 players, there is more electronics that you cannot bring but i forget, go on a travel site. You will have to convert your dollar to a convertible peso, if you are tipping with $$ use the convertible peso as they are not allowed to exchange money. The reason they like these material things is that even with the cash they cannot get them there. But they still will take the $$. I usually go to a dollar store and get all kinds of stuff to take with me. Others dont tip ,dont leave anything Instead of hauling stuff thats just going to take up room tip in pesos, there right about them converting money you have to be a foriegner to convert with a passport, but they still have ways of converting it, but they are gracious everytime ya tip no matter what it is they make nothing down there so better than nothing The Cuban people have to live on an allowance of $5 a week. Food is rationed (rice, beans, butter, eggs etc) and if there is a shortage and anything is not available it is not made up the following week. Beef is totally non-existent for the average Cuban and the milk allowance for children stops after the age of five. A retired married couple must live on $7 a week. I've been going there for over ten years so I know what I'm talking about. VCR's and DVDs will be conficated by Cuban Customs at the airport and despite their assurances that you will get them back when you leave the country they will not be returned. If you want to take material things then shoes, shampoo, all types of cosmetics, soap etc. will be gratefully received, as will any type of clothing that is still in good shape. From a money point of view, the old 10 percent is a fair estimate but referring back to my observation that the average Cuban only makes $5 a week then you know where to aim. On the generous side. Don't assume that the Cuban people are resentful towards foreigners, the opposite is the case. These people are in need and are genuinely grateful for anything you can give them. |
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