[BeksTeene]

getting used to how things are in the DR is a difficult venture, because things are done backwards, as compared to a modern society. in the USA , the pedestrian is king. the worst vehicular accident you could ever want to have is a pedestrian knockdown. if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, and a police officer sees a motorist entering it, the consequences are dire. in the DR, the pedestrian has to run for his life if a car is coming, because the motorist will never stop. it is the way the power structure is configured. the guy with the car trumps the guy on foot, by economic deduction. it is the same reason why the concept of customer service is unknown there. the guy who operates the business sees himself to be in a superior position to his customer, because he is the one with the money to start a business. in the USA, the customer is king, and most businesses bend over backwards to accomodate his wishes. a company like Claro would not last a week in the USA telecom market.