tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012409977835989274.post6775301444340031000..comments2023-05-06T08:03:42.563-07:00Comments on Doin' Costa Rica: Service SUCKS in Costa Rica pt. 2 the ExplanationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02785577953127321666noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012409977835989274.post-11615006366686506552012-09-02T20:25:36.722-07:002012-09-02T20:25:36.722-07:00All service in Costa Rica sucks! Even trying to g...All service in Costa Rica sucks! Even trying to get Sky to hook up a satellite antenna (which is already installed on the house) and put in a decoder box is a challenge. I have called them three times and sent numerous emails. I have even had Tico friends call them to no avail. SKY COSTA RICA SUCKS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012409977835989274.post-34407838104735743962012-06-24T03:48:07.703-07:002012-06-24T03:48:07.703-07:00Costa Rica is on what is referred to as "tico...Costa Rica is on what is referred to as "tico time". Everything is slower than slow. Nobody is punctual. Try buying real estate. Their system will wear you down.You need alot of time and patience here to accomplish anything. And yes, The steak sucks so eat hamburger!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012409977835989274.post-24608196505684299812012-05-30T14:44:21.856-07:002012-05-30T14:44:21.856-07:00I think it depends on where is a person is from an...I think it depends on where is a person is from and what their own culture is like in terms of service. "Good service" to an American is going to be different than "Good serivce" to say, a Canadian (me). Without getting into specifics I frankly think most Canadians would think well of the service in general in Costa Rica. I can understand why Americans may not. There is something for everyone so if you find that you do not like the service you get in CR then you should find another place to visit (or live) that is more suited to your expectations (rather than insisting that the place bend to your expectations, because it wont).plexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221066846077853925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012409977835989274.post-85796732984503638752012-05-30T08:35:38.270-07:002012-05-30T08:35:38.270-07:00Good advice. I don't know how you could have b...Good advice. I don't know how you could have been clearer in your disclaimer: this is tourist advice.<br /><br />Just to elaborate on one point: the DIY aspect. This is acceptable in Costa Rica. I've mixed my own drinks and fetched my own towel... and that's OK with the employees. I'll endorse your point: lower your expectations - <b>a LOT</b> - and you won't be disappointed.Going Like Sixtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735447776871695507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012409977835989274.post-2746685430550361362012-05-30T07:18:07.265-07:002012-05-30T07:18:07.265-07:00I have lived here for 8 months.... I love Costa Ri...I have lived here for 8 months.... I love Costa Rica and can only laugh with kindness at the absence of understanding about good service anywhere... Banks. Restaurants you name it.... It's not intentional, it's just the way it works here, for everyone.... It's about patience and adjusting your head to slow and easy... Eventually your beer will arrive... And always with a warm sincere smile....<br /><br />StephenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com