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Personal observation on today's adventure | 10/26/2012 | SeaDragon

Posted on 10/26/2012 2:43:30 PM PDT by SeaDragon

While visiting the lovely island of Cozumel, Mexico, Mr. Dragon and I rented a car and went around the island to one of our favorite places Señor Iguana's. This is a local place (not a chain) and they have great margaritas, excellent food and the view is one of the most beautiful of the ocean waves.

As we sat down and gave our drink order to Rudy (a nice young man that we visit with every year), we noticed a table near the view, that had 4 people sitting at it. On one side, was a Muslim male, and on the other side 3 women. 2 of the women were covered head to toe and were wearing white hajibs (headscarves) the 3rd younger woman appeared dangerously modern, short skirt, head uncovered, and even had on nail polish. Mr. Dragon, Rudy and I weren’t really sure if it was a man with 3 wives, or a man with 2 wives and a daughter – not that it matters to the tale.

The man was drinking a Pepsi from a can and one of the women had a bottle of water. What was interesting with this is that the group had to have brought those drinks in, they were not for sale at the location. When Rudy brought our complimentary chips and salsa, the man noticed and asked for some also and Rudy being the good server that he is, brought him some.

The man ate and the women didn't. The man then left the table and went out to the street/parking area. After a moment, he called to the women to join him and to make sure they brought the chips with them. This group never bought a thing, no food and no drinks. Being the curious people that we are, when Rudy came around to our table to check on us, we asked him whether or not the Muslims had actually purchased anything in the restaurant. He said no, they came in with their own drinks, got free chips, took up a table that a paying customer could have used, and then the insult to the injury, was they left and completely “stiffed” him on the service.

Rudy really appreciated that we had noticed the behavior and said something to him. Mr. Dragon who speaks passable Spanish told him that he hated muslims ever since 9/11 and Rudy completely agreed.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: cheap; economy; goodwill; muslims
I think what disgusted us most about this rude little vignette we witnessed, is that Cozumel is an island. The local economy depends on tourists and tourists’ dollars to make it work. If you are going to make the effort to drive around to the back of the island, take up a table and view that paying customers would want (the views really are all that), the least you could do is purchase something from the proprietors of the restaurant you are taking up space in.
1 posted on 10/26/2012 2:43:39 PM PDT by SeaDragon
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To: TheGrimReaper; RikaStrom; xsmommy

Ping - interesting event today in Coz.


2 posted on 10/26/2012 2:44:53 PM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: SeaDragon

Much of the 3rd world (not just limited to Middle East, although I see it in spades there) has the attitude - if you are giving something for free, I will take it. As much as I can. All of it.

Reciprocity is of absolutely no concern, because I don’t know you, you are not in my circle of family, or people to whom I am indebted or who have power over me.


3 posted on 10/26/2012 3:00:06 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: PGR88
That pretty much nails it. "Attitude"

That is so sad on so many levels.

4 posted on 10/26/2012 3:31:44 PM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: PGR88

“....anything they can get for free.....”

I didn’t realize Moooochelle was from the ME. Ya’ learn something every day.


5 posted on 10/26/2012 3:50:09 PM PDT by Tucker39
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To: PGR88; SeaDragon

Hmm... valid point.

I know that restaurant, it’s a beautiful area. I suppose that’s the difference between us and them, I would never want to take up prime space without at least ordering a drink or tacos or something, especially if I was going to be there a while.

But you are right, if it’s free, they will take it, and as much of it as you will continue to give.


6 posted on 10/26/2012 4:04:15 PM PDT by RikaStrom ("To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize." ~Voltaire)
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To: PGR88

At a restaurant like that, the chips aren’t free. They are provided without charge to customers who are there to drink or dine. It is a conditional arrangement as a legal matter. I wish Rudy had called the local policia and put them in the mexican jail.


7 posted on 10/26/2012 4:12:47 PM PDT by Defiant (If there are infinite parallel universes, why Lord, am I living in the one with Obama as President?)
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To: SeaDragon
I love being on the beach at Cozumel and as I look over the water to Tulum imagine I'm Jeff Bridges and wonder how I can make it across the water and take Rachel Ward in my arms....
 
But, that's just how my mind works....
 
Tulum, The Original Beach House...
 
 
 

8 posted on 10/26/2012 4:30:25 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: Vendome
Wow, nice visual.

If you can make the swim, go for it.

9 posted on 10/26/2012 4:39:07 PM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: SeaDragon

LOL

I probably could 20 years ago....


10 posted on 10/26/2012 4:40:02 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: Vendome
:-)

You and me both.

At this point I am just happy to make it back into the dive boat.

11 posted on 10/26/2012 4:44:23 PM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: SeaDragon

The thing that cheers me up about this whole episode is that, being in Mexico, the chips were made with and fried in 100% pure ‘manteca’ (aka PORK FAT).

LOL!!!


12 posted on 10/26/2012 4:47:43 PM PDT by MeganC (Our forefathers would be shooting by now.)
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To: MeganC
Truly??

That is priceless!

13 posted on 10/26/2012 4:54:10 PM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: Vendome
Bryan Brown is one of the luckiest men alive. I hope he appreciates it.


14 posted on 10/26/2012 4:59:35 PM PDT by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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To: SeaDragon
Wow, nice visual. If you can make the swim, go for it.

that's why God created speedboats!!!!!

15 posted on 10/26/2012 7:01:36 PM PDT by terycarl
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To: terycarl

LOLOL

Good point.


16 posted on 10/27/2012 10:25:55 AM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: SeaDragon
Been there plenty of times! I check out all the dives anywhere. They are much better than the chains and downtown tourist traps.

I rent a VW convertible for $35 a day while there (cruzin'), and we ALWAYS go there and to Tony Rome's. Tony has the BEST MARGARITA!

Here is step-daughter with a new "friend". They called it a "kitten"!


17 posted on 10/27/2012 10:38:08 AM PDT by WVKayaker ("Mitt Romney couldn't keep up with lies and spin of Barack Obama" - Sarah Palin 10/24)
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To: WVKayaker

Very cute kittens.

I don’t recall a Tony Rome’s. Where is it located?


18 posted on 10/29/2012 4:30:12 AM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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To: SeaDragon
Tony Rome's Restaurant & Bar Here's the community bulletin board with lots of other good ideas of things to do and places to go...!


19 posted on 10/29/2012 5:03:37 AM PDT by WVKayaker ("Mitt Romney couldn't keep up with lies and spin of Barack Obama" - Sarah Palin 10/24)
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To: WVKayaker

Thanks for the links. We will have to check it out the next time we go to Coz.


20 posted on 10/29/2012 9:38:25 AM PDT by SeaDragon ("Life is tough ..... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne)
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