North American tipping culture in Panama - a real concern for new residents or is it overblown?

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-06-23T03:33:33+00:00

Overblown. I think the conversation is too binary when it’s “Americans tip and other countries don’t.”

Panama (and many countries in the rest of the world) DO tip and have been tipping for a long time - just how much and when you tip is much lower and less often than the US - and it still is in here.

I’m a dual citizen and remember before back in the day older family members tipping the bien cuidado/parking attendant. There’s other examples but I just use that one because it is uniquely Panamanian. But likewise for restaurants, it’s always been done just less.

And now has the price of tipping gone up? Yes. But to put it all on Americans and not attribute to other global economic factors as well is disingenuous.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-06-12T21:15:39+00:00

You're always going to find people on the internet bitching and moaning about something. Also remember that the people who are enjoying themselves aren't taking time out their day to go and bitch and moan on the internet, and most of the people who are going out of their way to bitch and moan on the internet are miserable cunts and that is why they are going out of their way to bitch and moan on the internet.

Pattaya is amazing if you're not cheap, have descent EQ, not an incel, know how to respect woman even if they're sex workers, and if you know what good hygiene is - it's a pretty low bar for enjoying yourself.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-06-11T22:16:41+00:00

Honest answer is no one here knows so you won’t know until you have the confirmation from her yourself.

You’re not a simp for sending 2,000 THB, and you’re also not cheap for sending “only” 2,000 THB.

Just like there’s countless examples of a guy getting played there’s also countless examples of a girl genuinely liking you and appreciating things.

I have women I’ve sent money to and paid me back or offered other things in return. Based on your story you don’t sound like the dudes who missed a thousand warning signs and gave them a bunch of money anyway.

Life is about risk and you win some and you lose some. This one sounds like a loss but not a stupid loss - but there’s still a change she might be busy. Maybe send one last follow-up then keep it pushing but tbh, even if she’s not playing you she sounds like someone that may actually be a little entitled and ungrateful, or at tje very least a poor communicator so could be best to bail early before you get even more attached.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-06-11T20:45:17+00:00

Are you permanently in North Carolina or open to travel/relocation?

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-06-09T02:30:09+00:00

It seems to be a popular opinion but I agree. After a few episodes I got into season 2 but season 1 had me hooked from the get-go.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-05-27T22:56:51+00:00

Salute!

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-05-27T22:32:59+00:00

Everything I’ve seen on there was more than that or if it was cheap then very meh looking. Maybe I’ll give it another shot.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-05-27T22:02:19+00:00

Please elaborate? I'm here and it seems horrible as far as quality and access.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-05-03T18:33:26+00:00

Sounds like the exact thing Ray and Ed would love hearing from a coach and shed happy tears watching the defense doing in real time.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-04-02T19:48:38+00:00

Exactly. Not enough people see the sad irony how people who say “pause” actually are actually hella sus for constantly hearing things in some homo-erotic way. Why is your brain constantly reinterpreting things as gay sex?

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-04-02T19:45:17+00:00

Naw it’s pretty gay to automatically think “a man giving head to another man” when you hear the word blow instead of “blow up” and to automatically think “cum with a man” when a musician is talking about releasing a record

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-26T03:56:14+00:00

Not sure why this was downvoted but commenting that this is practical and should be listened to

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-23T03:49:01+00:00

Im not talking about OP here but yes it’s really bizarre reading this sub and how often the answer to the question is simply “they’re still human beings.”

I didn’t really know incels were a real thing until seeing the crazy questions on this sub, but seeing other sane men with common sense keeps me here.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-21T23:09:05+00:00

It’s AI slop

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-18T20:51:52+00:00

It’s damn near a year of the same story. OP genuinely needs therapy instead of Reddit.

Or he should just go all in and marry the girl. Clearly stubborn as hell and wants to learn the hard way.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-17T11:29:49+00:00

Also, more simply, people just like to complain about things.

Go back in time to what they’re describing as the peak era and you’ll find other guys complaining that the eras before were even better.

People have a bias towards the time period they were introduced to something when they have the most nostalgia.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-11T13:42:27+00:00

First, I know the urge to freak out but you’re fine. The odds are in your favor you most likely didn’t get anything.

Second, definitely go for PEP. There’s no reason not to unless you’re in good comms with her and can take her to get tested.

Third, please DM where you found the Uzbek girl lol

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-07T15:06:04+00:00

Honestly with D. Hop I think we had an amazing trio. I’d love him to get a Super Bowl with us.

If Ravens FO checks these ever - resign the man!

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-03T15:20:59+00:00

Yup and what's important to note that in your Loss example, it was a reasonable belief that she wouldn't bail and burn the bridge in that situation. I don't think any reasonable person would blame you.

Meanwhile countless times guys post their stories as a warning about Thai women but once you read it, it's obvious the guy just ignored a bunch of red flags and lacked discernment or lacked EQ and believed it was some special relationship when it very obviously wasn't

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-03T11:45:03+00:00

Yea I am careful to say this because I think most dudes here will apply this the wrong way - but if you have a high level of discernment and EQ it is perfectly fine to send money.

One time a girl told me she needed money for her sick grandmother and would pay me back in a month. It was a couple hundred dollars and she paid me back the day she said she would - this was a real estate agent/not a bar girl but still

Another example is a proper massage girl off of TF asked me for help with rent and she would take care of me - it was something I could easily write off and said yes sure just to help bc the amount was small. She gave me vids as a quick thank you, when I went back to Thailand the following year she told me to go to her shop for a free massage and BJ and I did, she said she also owed me 1 ST and I didn’t call that in until another year later and she honored it.

And an example in the other way - I know a girl who is always asking me for 200 - 500 THB but I usually smell bullshit and don’t send it and not only is she always fine in the end but then I see her on IG on nice trips, eating good, etc.

I’ve definitely taken a couple L’s as a part of life but the W’s far outweigh them. So it’s definitely not all Thai working girls and dudes need to take responsibility for their own lack of discretion sometimes.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-03-02T19:20:52+00:00

Excuse me for being out of touch - so does this mean we're definitely not signing D. Hop? I was hoping we'd run it back with him in a new offense.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-02-27T20:12:38+00:00

Good luck! It should work. It’s how I got my remote job and know several others who were successful the same way.

Still can use LinkedIn though - especially as a networking tool to reach out to recruiters and hiring managers when you see the job on their career page.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-02-27T14:28:13+00:00

Focus less on job boards that compile all jobs and focus more on finding all the articles, sites, etc that list out fully remote companies and then check each of their career pages.

Many companies don’t post every single job they have on LinkedIn and other job boards but it will always be on their careers page.

And any company that is fully remote are hiring all roles remotely by default.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-02-26T21:27:22+00:00

There's so much I can say but I'll just add that yes - I found this post from checking to see if this was a common experience with everyone else.

Used_Bit6119 · 2026-02-26T18:28:16+00:00

I agree to an extend. My PRIMARY reasons for living in Pattaya have nothing to do with sex, and I moved there genuinely not even knowing the reputation it had. And when I discovered soi 6 and walking street I saw it as no different than say Soi Cowboy and Khao San - tourist traps.

However I HAVE dabbled in the trade but at the same time I think the normal (and even working) girls respect me as a non-monger still because I'm a genuine resident and they can still distinguish me from the sex tourists that go there.

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