Likes and Dislikes Dominicans and Gringos Have for Each other

[@EducatedTraveler]

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[@chukybobo4648]

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[@Dee-pj7hh]

Another great video Mr t. It's evident that both local a foreigners need and rely on each other. I have been there several times. Reminds me so much of my birth country Jamaica. I Hope both locals and foreigners will never let opportunities pass to always bridge the gap to better understanding of each other.

[@FranklinNJ]

As a Dominican born in DR but raised in New Jersey my number 1 complaint is the lack of English speaking people, i mean they are missing out on so much of english innovation, business, entertainment, all around awareness of what is going on outside of DR because they simply don't understand the language. Filipinos, Indians, even Chinese and Russians speak english at least all the young people under 40 yrs old, here when i say "thank you" to a young person they don't even know the reply of "your welcome". The main problem is the lack of english teachers and then the lack of who to practice what they learn so they will forget anything the may learn, they are afraid of losing their culture and customs. All the jobs for customer service phone operators go to the Philippines and to India a world away when we are only 2 hours from Miami and could have so many more jobs for our young people. The music, the acting, the political awareness and democracy awareness is severely lacking in my beautiful DR.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Franklin! Many thanks for both watching and your wise comments / insights - very true! Brgds Mr.T

[@ramonssf4768a]

As a Dominican my complain is about people who travel to another country and culture and don't speak their language and expect everyone adapt to his or her needs, I don't travel to any country and ask them to talk my language or expect American to act as a dominicans.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Only one thing that crepes me out is the moto bikes. WOW. But its their country their ways of living their culture . I never see it as something I can change or need to change. I am the one who need to adopt to their culture. Not them adopting to me.

[@stallion7012]

Great presentation Mr. T. It was nice meeting you and I was in a Dominican Republic 2 weeks ago. I'm the one that gave you the suggestion to work with Taylor Made dreams. Try to get A.T.the Haitian vendor in more of your videos I think he could contribute a lot more to some of the topics you have. He lived in the United States for a number of years so I think he could contribute a lot to the conversation

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi there! Many thanks for watching, your compliment and suggestions. I hope you enjoyed watching Tailormade in this video, and yes A.T is a cool guy, and sure I will try to add him in occasionally where his insights fit with the video topic. Hope to see you down here again soon! Brgds Mr.T

[@santanvalleyrental]

Good perspective from both sides

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks Paul, and for watching! Brgds Mr.T

[@almabelhumeur6672]

I found this very interesting and very informative. I have learned something that was always in the back of my mind.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks for watching Alma! Brgds, Mr.T

[@bobbydelgado4502]

Both sides

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Beautiful country and a slower paced life.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Yep! Thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T

[@Gabriel-ln5yv]

great video! the guy Giovanni expressed my views in both likes and dislikes.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks!! and for watching - Brgds Mr.T

[@cassiusstroman4714]

Mr T brother you musically talented....drop a album i would support you...

[@serhatkarahan1736]

ı love dr muchooooooooo, everywhere there are bad people , every counrty . Dominicin people are nice and good. beach cafe ,bars , restaurants are so expensive.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks for watching Serhat! Most folks here are very friendly yes. After being here for a while, one learns where to often get better meals at lower prices. Turists usually don't get to learn about the best spots unless they know a local who can take them to the best spots.

[@lt5550]

Excellent video and I was happy to see my man Taylor Made👍

[@EducatedTraveler]

Many thanks for the compliment, and yes Tailormade will no doubt be in many more of my videos - Brgds Mr.T

[@nenefermin2752]

Tanks for another great video mr. T

[@EducatedTraveler]

You're welcome!! Brgds Mr.T

[@EstherAude]

Thanku so much for your videos. Im from Nyc,US & my parents are Dominican & Arabic but more Americanized😄. Im 37 yrs old & I went to Sosua when I was 15yrs old & fell in love with the area. I normally travel to Santo Domingo but I plan to visit Sosua in December🥰💃Hope to see u,take care🙏🤗🥳

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi there Heidi! Yes come on down to Sosua, always a great time here :) Brgds Mr.T

[@purveyorofproof]

Great work. Thanks for the insight

[@EducatedTraveler]

You're welcome Marc, thanks for watching! Brgds, Mr.T

[@cerisefairfax]

Can't watch your vids too much! Hahha it's just as fun now that I see the wonderful people and places you put in your vids in person.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks Cerise - I'm like always super happy you liked it!! See you downtown :) Krgds Mr.T

[@dangercat9188]

I'm half Puerto Rican and Dominican and i think Haiti and DR are trying to get along better. ✌

[@EducatedTraveler]

The people get along just fine, it's always Governments that are the shit-stirrers!

[@dewjr]

Awesome vid from the real mr T

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching and your compliment :) Brgds Mr.T

[@ninaborjas-sanchez3244]

Great video Mr. T!!!

[@EducatedTraveler]

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[@ninaborjas-sanchez3244]

It's me Ninoska Mr. T!!! :D I laughed a lot with some of the opinions. I suscribed already, thanks

[@EducatedTraveler]

Welcome to my channel! Brgds Mr.T :)

[@mmafan3]

Mr. T, I saw you before but saw you again on Russell's channel and subbed.

[@EducatedTraveler]

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[@EFinch]

This is great stuff mr. T

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks! and for watching :) Brgds Mr.T

[@ktajax]

Guy at 19:30 sums it up for me.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Yes, their government has done a real good job out of screwing the economy up so bad that many of their people feel they need to scam or hustle both foreigners and their fellow man, very sad!

[@RollTheTape]

Great classic video

[@EducatedTraveler]

Many thanks for your compliment and for watching! Brgds Mr.T

[@MrMbrown203]

Great Video Mr T!

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Marlon and many thanks for staying tuned and your compliment! When are you coming here next?

[@MrMbrown203]

Educated Traveler Your welcome! I plan on coming back in October for about 4 days hopefully I can check out 27 WaterFalls this time.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Sounds positive. Take care till then!

[@MrMbrown203]

Educated Traveler Thanks Mr T you too!

[@Domi0721]

everyone looks happy, one day i'll move to the DR

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Iris and thanks for watching! If you need relocation consultancy prior to this, then simply email me at [e-mail] and I'll send you my price plan - Brgds Mr.T

[@tonylopez9408]

always outstanding videos

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks Tony for the nice compliment and for watching - More videos on the way! Brgds Mr.T

[@kurthanssen2131]

So glad I'm a very well-traveled Guy, and I'd know how to blend right in, Been in the DR, Many Times, Newer Got any Problems with the Natives, I'll Love them, tey Love Me Than again, I'm a Happy go, Lucky Guy. Newer had any Problems with anyone In the Sosua, Or Cabarete. My only problem is that sometimes I'm a little too friendly. And it can be mistaken for a sucker.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Kurt! Over time we learn little polite phrases that make the hustlers move on. Thanks for staying tuned, and I hope to see you down here soon! Brgds, Mr.T

[@TonyMontana-kf9mr]

That was the first time i ever heard a dominican complain about gringo driving!lol

[@ninaborjas-sanchez3244]

:D

[@EducatedTraveler]

Almost all of the drunks used to drive golf carts in Sosua, but now they are forbidden here, then we don't see that so much anymore

[@TonyMontana-kf9mr]

When i was in sosua in march i didnt see one golf carts and i thought to myself i felt bad for the guys who invested in that business.

[@EducatedTraveler]

yes there's a lot of angry foreigners here who's now got a golf cart stuck in their driveway which they are not allowed to drive on neither small streets or main roads. This sudden rule was forced into place after one accident. Stupid, as while hundreds of accidents happen every year involving motorbikes (with no changes) then after the only golf-cart related accident, the authorities punish everyone without giving anyone clarity of where they now stand.

[@TonyMontana-kf9mr]

I keep hearing the new mayor is going to clean up the strip and move it down by the avhee resort. I doubt that going to happen all the clubs moving and bars not playing hiphop music and girls relocating to that side of town seems a little far fetch in my opinion.

[@Andysito52484]

I think is the Dominican culture because even when they speak Spanish the majority of the Dominicans they don't do it with respect i can give a few examples when they call for something they said ... hey mira or hey tu ... so i think right way to talk to someone or ask for something is excuse me like disculpa or hola where is >???? I have a lot friends that they mostly the time talk to like that and i don't i care but it's frustrating sometimes specially in your own languages.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Andy and thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, many here could brush up on their manners, and that goes for the expats and some tourists too. Happy travels! Brgds Mr.T

[@tonymontana2197]

Well can’t we all just get along, LOL regardless of some of the comments I can still feel the love between the different cultures. Another great video missed you too thanks for your time. Speaking of time I might just take the time and inquire about your relocation services it sounds really interesting. It’s something I definitely could’ve used when I did some travelling in the past when I was not aware. Expect to hear from you soon Mr. T thanks again

[@EducatedTraveler]

Many thanks Tony, and yes just let me know if and when I can be of assistance with my Relocation Advisory Service, cheers from Mr.T

[@tonymontana2197]

yes i was considering talking to you about a few concerns i have about relocating i will be in touch. thanks amigo

[@LouPicardo]

Great stuff mate, where u from? Great video! Good on ya mate

[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks for watching and for your compliment! Brgds Mr.T Feel free to send me an e-mail at [e-mail] - here we can chat about private stuff, cheers!

[@LouPicardo]

Thanks mate. I'm watching your documentary "The Life of Haitians in Dominican Republic - Migration Challenges Culture" very interesting so far. My fellow dominicans should watch this documentary to get another perspective of haitian immigration. We do basically the same thing when we migrate to the United States but somehow think it's different...

[@SimeonToko]

23:26 nice reason to be respectful to everyone

[@challenger70fan]

Whats up mr. T, I enjoyed another one of your video's, you and taylor made dreams, make some of the best videos, anyway saying hello, from omaha ne, i will be in sosua next march, and hopefully live down there one day!!! Good luck to you, and your next videos..

[@EducatedTraveler]

Sorry, your comment somehow slipped through the system till now. Thanks for watching and see you next March! Brgds Mr.T

[@missiongold8188]

You should have a spanish version of this video

[@PattiCake]

At 20:51. he is totally correct. Here in the U.S. a politician was under fire because he said the same thing. The living and working in the U.S.A. a non -english speaking person should at least attempt to learn the language. I agree when you go to a country other than yours, you need to learn some of the language even before you get there. Why wouldn't you want to know what the heck everybody is saying. Some people can come and live and work here for 5 years and speak no english, or as I believe they are many times pretending.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Patti and thanks again for watching and commenting. I agree with you when it comes to folks who plan to work and live here. Just reflecting on my own arrival here, I knew only about 10 Spanish words, but I had the attitude that I "wanted to learn the language", and as you might have seen in my previous documentary, I now speak good "Spanglish" and will hopefully over time turn that into fluent "Spanish" :) Some stubborn expats still haven't bothered to learn a full sentence after 5 years here, and it actually handicaps things more for themselves than other people, so their loss. Take care, and please stay tuned! Brgds Mr.T

[@GABRIELJACMEL]

The begging!!!! From the women

[@arianaavalos7755]

Hi Gabriel. We're struggling with this and hope you can shed some light. I'm concerned with being extorted by police, locals and the local justice system in DR. My husband (US citizen born in Haiti) last visited DR 8-9 years ago. He had personally been harassed by police who randomly stopped him and had given them money and once a local tried to blatantly steal money from him while on vacation and he felt like he had no right. If we moved there, we'd most likely own property/car/health insurance and be legal. What are your thoughts on expats being extorted? Are legal Haitians subject to discrimination whether or not they have an american passport? Would you even recommend a Haitian-American to move to DR?

[@aminabellalvaradoaguero9190]

El diablo Miester T!! You can actually sing!!

[@EducatedTraveler]

Gracias, Glad you liked it :) Saludos! (Mr.T)

[@Envivomundo]

Me agradan las gringas . LOVE GRINGAS😅

[@jorgeduran7168]

I laugh when people ask about safety in my country. Thingshis that happens in USA doesn't happens in DR like shooting in school, supermarket, terrorism,etc... DR is not perfect is third world country but a paradise where people treat you well.

[@sircryptomusprime1202]

Mr Traveler looks better on your camera Mr.T

[@EducatedTraveler]

I will pass your compliment onto the make-up department :)

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[@Kendra-qh5wx]

@29:08 Haitians are known to do that. There a couple of haitians that live right next door to me and the do that. We spoke to themnto please stop and the continue. Some of them have no respect for others or themselves. they would throw shit in bags and throw it over another person's roof. Thats just disgusting. If that person really was dominican shame on that rat cause thats the first time I have heard someone said that. Mr. T if you lived in the dr for a while I hope you undertand that there is ignorance, but we dont want toblose our culture. Please understand that the haitians are a large minority and most are illegals. They impose there culture and thebact like the rule here. Its offensive and rude. Americans dont like when illegal mexicans come and, they have the right to deport any one theywant especially if their illegally. So what if the dr and haiti share and island. To the haitians please respect our sovereignty and laws. We dont want to become to He minority in our own country. Cayman islands and bahamas have the same problem and they are closer in hue to haitians than dominicans. Please understand . Im tired of people that go to the dr and talk about the haiti/dr issue if as if the know. Mr. T I dont mean you but there are many. Haitibhas received many hand oits over the years, billiones of dollars look at their country its a complet mess. There so many haitian americans abroad and they dont help them. They want to attack the dr and we just want to be left alone.

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting! The Haitians I've met here for many years are NOT trying to attack your country. Most Haitians find work in either construction, gardening or selling some small product, and they are all trying to make a better life for themselves and their families back in Haiti (same as Dominicans do when they leave DR to try their luck elsewhere). They do though mooch on your medical system which should be stopped (all folks should have to pay the same for hospital services - no freebie's. Then they'll find a Haitian Hospital instead for their child births). Even when here in DR legal, Haitians all have one thing in common - they are all paranoid about the police here who seem to have little other purpose to their day than hunting struggling Haitians and harassing innocent folks who's just looking for the next few hundred pesos. In general, I hardly ever see Haitians looking for trouble (most of them have enough troubles surviving). Let's look at who the true "shit stirrers" are - GOVERNMENTS!!! It's the old nasty divide and concur in action, and they do it in every country by spreading propaganda through their controlled Media's where they daily indoctrinate their nations people to hate certain folks, groups or nations, creating racism, bullying, Nationalism, passing inhumane laws etc... etc... and who gets to suffer? always the innocent people who are just trying to make a better life for themselves. The Governments use their various police and military forces to install fear in their adversaries and to hold the masses down from living prosperous free lives. Without all these corrupt and greedy Government parasites (whether Haitian or Dominicans) you would not have a problem with neither Haitians or any other National, and you would instead judge them individually based on their actions and attitude. Saludos! Mr.T

[@alexsamuel5084]

I WANTED TO GO, BUT AFTER THIS VIDEO; I DON'T THINK I WILL

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Alex and thanks for watching! Maybe if you watch this, you'll see that you'll be alright here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHfXlniul6l3fbs P.S. I produce these videos so that especially foreigners can visit DR already being travel/street smart about the place, and 98% usually have a great vacation. Happy travels whatever you choose - Brgds Mr.T

[@rottenapple8333]

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[@EducatedTraveler]

Thanks for watching and liking! Brgds Mr.T

[@kennethhurst6296]

One dude said that they are loving and caring people, but how haven't they shown that love and care to the Haitians who were both born and migrated there? They stripped the Haitians who were born there of their citizenship and deported many with and without legal status!!! It seems like their love and care only apply to foreigners who are bringing in money, which isn't genuine. Once your money runs so is their care and love! Many are heartless, I see the way they operate in New York City!!

[@EducatedTraveler]

Hi Kenneth, and thanks for watching! You're making some really good points, even though we should never generalize. Like all shit-stirring Governments, in DR the make sure to indoctrinate the kids in school about their version of what happened in the past (which bottles them up with hate for the Haitians) and daily in the news they indoctrinate and fuel racism to turn their people even further against the Haitians. Then there's their corrupt Immigration who make inhumane decisions and often perform violent attacks on poor / hard-working Haitians in various communities here, forcing them into prison style buses and deport them to Haiti. 98% of workers seen on each construction site are Haitians, as the Dominican constructors and engineers want it this way to save money, and the work is hard, hot and low paid for 8-10 hours per day (something the Dominicans don't want to do). The big picture is that all this racism is fueled by their Government to Divide and concur - same old crap as seen in history "All Governments have failed us the people in thousands of ways, and should be removed!"

[@ambiguumspectatoremespecta9803]

In the end it's human culture.

[@mrraffle81]

How the ganja out there🤔

[@EducatedTraveler]

Lol - what's "Ganja"?

[@bobbydelgado4502]

Terrible

[@MQuigleyopiod]

Why do you put Gringo for foreigners. All foreign people are not gringos. Gringos means from USA only.

[@EducatedTraveler]

not down here, if you're a foreigner, you get called "Gringo"