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Only in Costa Rica

Alan (196.40.43.244) -

I was just thinking about the best time we ever had in a restaurant in Costa Rica.

After waiting about 15 minutes and getting no service (not even a hit that anyone knew we were in the place), my friend picked up her cell phone and called the restaurant. The conversation went kinda like this:

"Yes, we'd like to order"

"What? Who is this?"

"Your customers, we're waiting to order."

"No your not, there is nobody here."

"Yes, we are we've been waiting for 15 minutes, come and look"

"Oh! Geez! Sorry!"

Reply #1 Doug (24.51.249.5) -

That is funny,,,,,happened to me but I didn't have a phone or think of that. Tico time...

Reply #2 seth from Texas (Contact Member) -

Ha! That is sooo funny! I wonder if something like that will happen to my wife and I when we visit :) I'll keep the phone idea in mind if so! :)

Reply #3 Jules from the Great Wide World (Contact Member) -

So is that a heads up that the service in some places is slow. Is that because people are so laid back and that is just the lifestyle there? I know in America everything is rush rush rush. So visiting somewhere that is laid back and relaxed would be a nice change of pace next year.

Reply #4 Old Grump from San Jose (Contact Member) -

Some places laid back... other lazy. Or it could be a lack of concern for the customer.

Reply #5 Johnny from the river banks of the Mississippi (Contact Member) -

Lack of concern for the customer happens everywhere. I am in the United States and we get bad service at restaurants, grocery stores, fast food, etc. It just depends if the person likes their job and cares to give good service.

Reply #6 Old Grump from San Jose (Contact Member) -

It is becoming a part of their Culture. If you travel in South America... Colombia, Brazil, Argentina... you'll find a completely different attitude toward customer service.

Reply #7 jane doe from down below (Contact Member) -

Why is it becoming a part of their Culture? Is there a specific reason?

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