Knowing how to play with plastic
[QUOTE=ChiChiMon;3019373]LOL, thank you for the wisdom. I got burned couple times and didn't realize it till later so now I'm a cash only kind of guy.
$ for me, $$ for you. So far it's the best insurance but only works if you apply rule 1.
NEVER play w / PLASTIC.
Equally applies to plastic personalities.[/QUOTE]I myself have played with plastic a few times, but was very cautious. It wasn't for as much as some guys would charge but still I was very cautious. They tried to overcharge me but I confronted them right away. I know my rights and would have gone the extra mile had they not played ball with me. I know it can be hard for people to be confrontational in these situations, especially with a high bill and a good time. Perhaps the stereotype of Hawaii people being too nice and laid back isn't so off after all. But that is what you have to do after having a few drinks and putting your plastic on the line. I know some will say all the trouble on fighting isn't worth the time and money. But to me it's not always about the money, it's about principal. It's like recently my house got robbed, the robbers didn't have much time so not much was taken. It was a very odd and fast robbery so most of the things missing I won't miss it. But I was still super pissed because of the violated feeling on someone breaking into my own home. Difference is I had no control over that situation. If a bar or any business for that matter robs me, I got nobody else to blame but myself if I let that go because there are things I can do to stop it.
No plastic and only bring what you want to spend
Please learn from my mistake. Treat it like you are going into a casino. Only bring what you want to spend.
I know not to pay with plastic but I've been there having a good time and the wallet just opens up and I spend more than I expected. I end up broke and feeling ill for spend $$$ talking to some bar girl! No happy ending or anything. I know it is the cost for talking to some hot girls (sometimes) but I've gone to Mai Tai and Waikis to buy girls drinks and talk to them. It would be a more interesting conversation and I did hook up once with this cute Chinese Canadian girl.