Negative Stereotypes of Tico Culture TRUE? Expats Costa Rica @lasarahelena

[@MikeandGinger]

Ticos are some of the hardest working people I know. Fat retired gringos, sitting on their balcony with a cold beer, while a gardener cuts back their jungle, and a maid cleans their house, are the loudest complainers about other people being lazy. You get back what you put out. Cheers guys! - G

[@billgalli5991]

Not me, We’re out there with them when I can. Also share things with them works

[@febsign6110]

@@MikeandGinger the fat gringos who have worked their asses off for decades are now enjoying their lives and paying for that help .

[@costaricaforexpats]

I’m from Costa Rica, and it’s great to see such helpful advice for expats.

[@nomadic3574]

Moving to New Jersey, you quickly realize that cutting corners and laziness isn’t just a Costa Rican thing-it's everywhere. As for "gringo pricing," it’s frustrating. I'm Costa Rican, and I can’t even afford to buy a house in my own country anymore. Foreigners and international developers have driven up the cost of land and housing, making it nearly impossible for locals to keep up. It’s ridiculous how outside influence has skyrocketed prices, leaving many of us out of our own market. Who are the real victims 🤔

[@angelawear-joyfromtheheart1179]

I agree! We have seen Tico’s being very hard workers! Being polite goes a very long way! People coming to do things around the house in the states never show up on time! So, why are people from the states being so negative?

[@angelawear-joyfromtheheart1179]

Many places in Europe is also the same way, we are the foreigners and we should not expect them to bow down to us.

[@noritamartinez-sb1je]

Thank you both for helping us see your side of the world in Paradise. I love Sarah's video of her 20 homes she's lived in, I watch it often to help me see the various options of life in C.R. Thank you Michael I love your videos also. I''ll be there soon, thanks to both of you. :)

[@shelleysquires7225]

Good morning 🌺 It's always good to see you and Sarah together! 🌺

[@kevindaugherty5917]

As we know too many come here without any experience thinking they can apply their beliefs from wherever they come from, unfortunately this culture takes finesse, courtesy and making sure both parties have a clear understanding, any aggression can threaten ticos and they'll refuse to deal with you. 38 year's coming here, I'm now a dual citizen living here permanently 16 year's and I've made many mistakes and paid my dues yet I know the benefit's from living this lifestyle, frankly had I remained in my birth country (US) it was a matter of time before I would have died. The quality of my life even with the struggle to adapt has increased insurmountably, it's been 7 year's since I've returned and I have no desire to either, I don't know what the future holds but even with the obstacles and challenges I'm grateful to be here. Appreciate you guy's and thank's for addressing the real stuff and your optimism ✌️

[@barco581]

This might be one of your most insightful videos. Maybe this is obvious, but Costa Rica, like a lot of places, has quite a different culture from San Jose to rural areas. Ticos who work for Deloitte near San Jose are definitely not on Tico Time and doing everything manana. The Ticos and Ticas who ride high end road bikes on Saturday mornings in Heredia don't look lazy to me!

[@costaricaforexpats]

Interesting in deed!

[@angelawear-joyfromtheheart1179]

I think people tend to want things for extreme cheapness and get mad when they have to pay a fair price. Is that the consumers fault? Or the person supplying the service? I wouldn’t want to get ripped off either on how much I was being paid.

[@livingdaybyday1174]

"C.R. has social and educational levels! It should be analyzed what kind of Costa Ricans they are based on experiences and places."

[@icysurfer1]

Ticos see us as an ATM. But,, Hard to blame 'em. I get jealous of the rich too when they brag on the transfer in - how they live there, yet I have to go home in a couple weeks.

[@thegosporttruth6104]

Great news guys, Sarah said "... my boyfriend ...", There is still hope. Another good reason for moving to Costa Rica!

[@thegosporttruth6104]

* She is not married yet.

[@CoolHandLou1]

😢

[@shellijohnson3043]

Thank You!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

You're welcome!

[@icysurfer1]

How to make friends in CR...? 420- That works.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

true that...

[@angelawear-joyfromtheheart1179]

When we were there for 2 weeks we made friends for life with Tico’s.

[@tpxrp6244]

My Bro in law lives in Heredia and he is Colombian and says they try to rip him off quite a bit

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I am sure that is true.... but maybe he could use some better contacts... just sayin, obviously I don't know shit about the situations.

[@tpxrp6244]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I agree 100%. He offered to help me when I move and I declined. I ALWAYS put your website on all the CR Facebook pages because people are asking leymans. You and Sarah will be my ONLY GO TO. Thx

[@jackdempsey2241]

Funny Sarah mentioned that she did a contract in dollars . I had the same situation happen to me. We were building our house and the contractor came to us and told us that we needed to pay him an extra $100,000 because of the deprivation of the dollar. Thank goodness the contract was on colones and we didn't need to pay. But he tried to embezzle that money knowing full well he had no legal right to it. So BE CAREFUL

[@jackdempsey2241]

depreciation sorry not ..depervation

[@surflifeimages]

I can attest to what they are saying. Jairo (car guy) Andre’s the attorney are more responsive than anyone I’ve interacted with in the states. I’m also tired of reading gringo complaints. It gets nauseating. Michael and Sarah are the real deal.

[@cayetanocanales7662]

Pura vida from tx. Thx for the video.

[@johnx4181]

Translation...the quality of ex-pats in the last 10yrs and ESPECIALLY post covid is garbage....been going to costa since 95 at least 2x a year and nosara just makes me sick listening to these people...assimilate or at the least respect...just gross

[@febsign6110]

There’s good and bad people everywhere and our last visit in February the people in Grecia were all kind and helpful even the bums in the park greeted us with a hello and a smile lol. I’m coming down for a month starting Aug to see if I can find my groove there and rent then maybe buy,so Sarah and Mike maybe you’ll get a call from me . Thanks for the info.

[@stasisthruchaos]

There's fluoride in most brands of the SALT here.

[@billgalli5991]

You need to know what you’re buying, and develop a relationship with the provider that its long term or repeated business relationship.

[@TF-mw4sy]

110% correct- Ticos are as kind as you treat them. That goes for the USA too, usually. We lived in CR for 5 months. Use professionals and pay a little more, it's worth it. This goes for car rentals, drivers, restaurants, retail, Airbnb. We should ALL be polite, respectful, kind, and try to assimilate to the culture as a guest in any country. You will be treated well. ❤

[@davedaniels356]

Lived here for 3 years. Have I been gringo priced. Yes probably. But I have gone into construction stores with my Costa Rica friends and they asked if they could get the cost knocked down a bit. I know he is in these stores a lot and sometimes he does get the price knocked down. He has also told me about other services and how much those things should cost so I have a idea.

[@angelsmilkyway4352]

I have a question not on the subject but I just fount your channel. What is the AC situation. Can I bring my own or are there AC's in more houses now?

[@kintanarow6556]

The question should never be "Can you get ripped off in Costa Rica?" That's frankly a grossly immature and naive way of thinking. The issue is "If I'm ripped off by some Costa Rican, will the system of justice operate to make wrong into right, and restore me for the ripoff?" ​ That, friends, is an EMPHATIC 𝗻𝗼 most of the time. That is the main problem in Costa Rica for ticos and foreigners alike. ​ So, finding hardworking ticos isn't what's most important. What's most important is what happens when you run into the exceptions and get screwed over. The answer is you don't get justice and that is a 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 risk you need to factor into your decision-making process doing anything of significance in Costa Rica.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

well, I can answer that, mostly 'no', it will not.

[@angelawear-joyfromtheheart1179]

Are you treating them as humans? Or as if they are lower than you?

[@traybabyg]

Mike, please take this video off!! She is about to have a heart attack!!! And bring your ass back to America, is amazing here!!!

You can get ripped off anywhere. No matter where you are. If you are ripped off, then you learn from experience and move on. If l know that someone is trying to rip me off, l won't use them. Or, if l learn later that they did, same thing for the future. Besides, unless they took the money from my wallet, it's my fault. I personally think that that is the exception, rather than the rule. Always treat others with respect. Life is full of this kind of stuff. Can't let it ruin it. Gringos are much less trustworthy!

[@crss29]

In construction cheap is expensive. Don't over pay. But if you cut corners, you end up paying more.

[@stefanpluess5909]

I got a difficult time agreeing with you on this one... sorry

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

nothing wrong with disagreement.... it's how we move forward. So thanx for voicing your opinion.

[@stefanpluess5909]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW Agreed! I've simply determined that the differences are directly pointing to cultural/upbringing differences..... Not of a character by choice. That in itself is fine too..... The world would be quite boring if things were the same everywhere. That's my 2 cents

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

@stefanpluess5909 Agreed. I love your 2 cents... always feel free to speak your mind on my channel..that way we can grow together.. sugary sweet..but true.

[@FLAKO1982]

✌🏻🤘🏻👊🏻

[@sailincat2822]

Thank you both _VERY_ much for doing this video. It addresses one of my big concerns about relocating to Costa Rica (or Latin America in general). The solutions you suggest are how I would treat people even if you hadn't said to. Courtesy, respect, clear communications, get anything important in writing. To improve the odds of having nice interactions with people, start by being a nice person yourself.

[@angelawear-joyfromtheheart1179]

True in any country

[@jerry8mm]

Y'all tell it like it is.

[@fredsands9220]

So the headline or "clickbait" is the opposite of what you really think or want to think. 😂 That's because you both have an inherent bias, as you profit from encouraging relocation to CR. The locals are thus put in the best possible light. But no, not every business person the world over is trying to stick every potential customer with the highest possible price. You can say that 1000 more times and it still won't become true. Many people who sell products and services have set prices that apply to everyone. There's also two tier pricing at times that's uniform. That said, foreigners in foreign lands beware, especially when you're from a wealthier country and visiting a poorer one. Do your homework as best as possible. Now do a video where you thoroughly explore the partiulars of that and you've gotten somewhere. Though that may only be for the paid seminar, whick is okay. We all have to eat.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I totally see why you say that because it can tend to be true..... but I don't give a fuck if people move here or not.I am not motivated by money and if you saw how I lived you would know that but then again, why should you really know that. Maybe Sarah is different, she's young and a entrepreneur and has a family to look out for but since I know her, she definitely tries to help people but I bet if you were to ask her, she doesn't really care either, she like to work with the people who want her help. I have videos on all those subjects.... but thanx for commenting and offering your perspective, it definitely helps.

[@siamiam4306]

The three lies Ticos jokingly remark are:One last drink for the road, I pay what I owe you tomorrow and We won’t have sex-I’ll just put the tip in.

[@CoolHandLou1]

I was born in Tiquicia but came to the states at 4. Fortunately, being a CR citizen, I am eligible for a CR passport and plan to move back to Tiquicia in 10 years. I will be using y'all's services then. In the meantime, I will refer anyone moving there to y'all. 🫶 Y'all from the great state of Texas! Pura vida, maes!