Recent content by Servitana

YEs, you would have to have the family clear out! I've gone through this nonsense for years. It's a great shame but that's the way it is. Few people in Argentina seem to think there is anything dishonorable about the custom.

The issue is not overcharging but overcharging based on nationality.

In Argentina, being a foreigner often leads to overcharging and being taken advantage of. It's a good idea to have an Argentine friend negotiate on your behalf, posing as the owner. This way, you're more likely to get fair and reasonable pricing.

Part of the problem could be your nationality. Remember, to Porteños all Americans, Britons etc. are rich. Then there is the mentality that you SHOULD pay more because you are from a rich country so money is irrelevant to you. I gave a painter a lot of work and then when he came to give an...