And another thing..

Does anyone in Cuba ever say "Thank you?" I seriously doubt
it. I can not site ONE instance in which a person thanked
me. Maybe I use the word too loosely, the Cubans on the
other hand dont use it at all. This isnt a knock, just an
impression I got. Comments???????
Oink, Oink, Squeel.......PIGGY

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1. cultural difference Added by: pabLo
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 5:57 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   just accept this as a cultural difference. there aren't a
   lot of, compared with cultures like India, but keep your
   eyes open, don't get angry, just accept. you're in an other
   cultur, as a guest.
   pabLo
   (don't confuse with the other, pablO)

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2. Eh? Added by: golden_sunshine
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 14:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I don't know where or what kind of people you met during
   your stay but my experiences were very very different than
   yours! On the occasions that I gave people things, I was
   always thanked...gracias! Nor was I asked for things nor
   hinted at for things...perhaps you ought to have tried the
   eastern side of the island!

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3. muchas gracias Added by: renate
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 23:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I made the same experience as golden sunshine. Eveybody
   thanked me heartfully for receiving clothes, for getting a
   ride in the car etc. I only met smiling people all over
   Cuba.

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4. continue Added by: noAmericano
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 17:00 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Well ..... one has to get out of the bars in good-olde
   Habana and back into the country where you will meet the
   real Cubans
   Viva Cuba

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5. Cultural differences? Added by: wineguy
   [Timestamp: Thu 20 May, 9:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I have learned that cubans with family or very close
   friends don't say thankyou...
   When a good friend would arrange something and I thanked
   them they would always say "Why are you thanking me"?
   

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6. Gracias Added by: Miguel
   [Timestamp: Wed 26 May, 1:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I agree with Renate, Cubans are generally very polite, well
   educated and certainly do give thanks for car rides,
   clothing, chickle, tips, whatever, Maybe it depends on the
   attitude of the donor?

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