- Bomba: it is not a bomb; it's the gasoline station​

 

- Motoconcho:​ motorcycle taxis; I first got on one in Santiago with the crazy traffic. The driver asked me if I was scared. I told him I didn't understand why he wasn't going faster. He laughed.

 

- Presidente: Dominican Republic's beer; Dominicans are very proud of it. In Santo Domingo, if you walk towards Kartódromo, SD's venue for live events, you will see the Presidente factory and smell the beer being made. It is huge. I'm not sure if they give tours but you can always try.

 

- Brugal: It is the DR's rum and the most popular. Brugal is not as strong as Barceló, DR's higher quality rum.​ If you are planning to buy them when you are over there, supermarkets like Jumbo put them on sale occasionally.

 

- Mamajuana: this drink made up of red wine, rum and honey (with option of adding raisins, cinnamon, lemon or lime juice) soaking up in the bottle with tree bark and herbs is considered to be an aphrodisiac. You can let it sit for as long as you want, even years. The longer you wait the better it tastes.

 

- Sanky-panky: man escort - you can find them in Cabarete​

 

- Pica pollo: They are everywhere! Places to eat that sell a lot of fried chicken!

 

- Batidas: This is definitely one of the things I miss about DR, the delicious natural fruit shakes. They are made of all different fruits such as papaya and mango. However, they add a lot of sugar especially when you order it with milk so if you like, just order natural, no sugar or milk. They should cost no more than 50 pesos.

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- Chimichurri: Dominican hamburger; the best burger you will probably ever have

 

- comedores o cafetería: cheap places to eat that serve authentic Dominican food​. Rice and beans, your choice of meat and salad. No more than 150 pesos.

 

- Colmado: a bodega style shop; there can be some fancy ones like in Santo Domingo, where they have tables to drink and a jukebox to dance; others make sandwiches and batidas and many around DR have men playing dominoes in front

 

- Bachata: lyrics based on romance, heartbreak and sadness. It too is sexy and is danced very closely. It can derive from the bolero genre because of its nostalgic and melodic nature. Its main instrument are guitars  and can be very evident in many songs because of its solos.

 

- Merengue:​ national music and dance popularized by dictator Rafael Trujillo. It is a faster version of Haitian compa and a slower version of perico ripao.

 

- Dembow:​ new age Reggaeton, Dominican stylo



- You are not asking the right questions...yes you!: Because Dominicans exude positivity, asking a negative question will not get you anywhere. For example: you want to know the distance of your destination. So you would ask, "Is ___________ far from here?" WRONG! This is there answer: No its not far, its 10 minutes away in reality it's an hour away. So ask the right questions. It's your fault!

 

- If there are clients, there is service: Dominicans will always find a way to serve you as long as you are there to compensate

 

- ¡​Dame tu BB!: Everyone, I mean everyone has a Blackberry in DR. Even the guy selling coconuts on the beach has one. Don't be surprised if they always ask for your bb pin.

 

- To women travelers: Psssssss....you'll see what I mean; do it back, there reaction is very funny!

 

​- Ask for prices:​ Before you order anything or get on anything, like a motoconcho or bus, always ask how much it is first

 

​- Oye, Morena!:​ When I was on a river-rafting day-trip in Jarabacoa, I met a lesbian couple, an African-American and Caucasian from Missouri. One of the Dominican guides called the African-American woman, Morena, and she got very offended. Please don't get offended. Names like these are an expression of cariño.