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the levels seen in the United States. In
all circumstances, it is possible to enjoy,
if one knows how to choose the right
locality, a delightful climate where lung
disease, scarlet fever and other dreaded
epidemics found in the Northern countries
are not common. Also, there is no risk of
contracting malaria or yellow fever.”
Weights and measurements
Concerning weights and measurements,
the Dominican Republic uses, in
conformity with national legislation, the
metric system. Nevertheless, the country
continues to use certain units from the old
Spanish system and from other systems
that were formerly used in the territory.
Solids, for example, are measured in
ounces/ pounds instead of in grams/
kilograms. Gasoline and motor oil are
sold by the American gallon, about 128
fluid ounces; cooking oil is measured by
the pint. Fabrics are sold by the yard
instead of the meter. And rum, beer and
other liquids are packed in bottles of
about 0.75631 liters.
Urban land areas are measured in square
meters, while in the countryside they are
measured by “tarea”, a unit that equals
624 sq. meters.
Another unconventional custom in our
markets is the bargaining that takes place
between the potential buyer and seller
to arrive at a mutually acceptable price.
Your purchasing success will depend on
your human-relations expertise. During
Banks: Lobby Hours
Business
Hours
8:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m Mon. – Fri.
8:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m Sat.
Banks Express at Malls
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mon. – Sat.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sun.
Government Offices
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
Commercial Service Offices
8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m Mon. – Fri.
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sat.
Stores / Shopping Centers/ Malls
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m Mon. – Sat.
Supermarkets
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Mon. – Sat.
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sun.
Bars / Nightclubs
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sun. – Thur.
6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Fri – Sat.
the process you might even make a friend
and the seller might give you “a ñapa”
(something extra) at the end of the sale.
Sun
Dermatologists advise against sunbathing
between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Instead, they suggest gradual exposure
and always using sunscreen and other
protective items such as hats and
sunglasses. Moisturizing the skin daily
enhances and prolongs a tan. �
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