Doug Kanter wrote:
"Jim Carter" wrote in message
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Bill, have you been to Cuba? I have. The people have a lot better life
than the poor of the USA! No one in Cuba lives on the streets like some
do
in the USA. Everyone in Cuba has a home. Everyone in Cuba has a job,
some these are good jobs and some are not. This is just like anywhere in
the USA.


A friend's mother goes there every so often (from Puerto Rico), for teaching
conferences. She likes the place, but she always brings an extra, very large
suitcase, stuffed with something that apparently is more sought after than
gold in Cuba. This product has made her many new friends. Here, if you know
a woman who's having a bad day and you bring her a few expensive Belgian
chocolates, you'll get a very positive reaction. This product I'm talking
about gets the same reactions from Cubans.

Guess?


People here would take down extra toiletries...such as toothpaste to
leave as tips for maids etc.