I dont know about the Cuban rules...However...If I was staying at a resort, I would consider, 'Local rules do not apply to me! I rented this place and I'm gonna detect it all I want!' I would not and do not even ask...
Anywhere we go theres a risk of getting hassled, imprisoned, killed or robbed....Risks increase exponentially after getting Married.....So, in this light, heres some observations that have served me very well as a Married Man, traveling the Globe, here in the house or around town even......
Try to look, dress and act like a 'High Risk Low Profit' target..Fully aware of your surroundings....Not got a nickle, pot or a window, and could probably put up one hell of a fight if cornered...
Be very polite to the Resort Staff, Like your Wife, they are your first line of defense and possible danger...Tip the maid every morning and write a nice little 'ThankYou Housekeeper!" note in the Native language with a smiley face on it...be friendly but firm....do not go out drinking, take side trips, or general wandering around....be attentive and prudent...lower the toilet seat...
Day one! Very Important!...Work this simple conversation with the Desk Clerk, Waiter or Bartender, or whomever......"Glad to be here! Good thing my Sargent gave me a little time off duty!" Oh? What do you do for a living? "I'm a Cop!"
For goodness sakes, do NOT say, "I'm an Investment Banker", "I'm the CEO of a major American Company" or anything that could remotely target you for a ransom attempt!
Human predators have certain hours and locations they prefer, just like any other predator, they set up and check out the human vittles for their daily sustenance, Like on "Match dot Com", or "OurTime"...The dock site of a cruise ship or the Airport curbside arrivals standing in the Taxi line is similar to a French sidewalk cafe chalk board Menu...the Human soup du jour being fresh served for the day is: "Mr I'm a lonely Widower with a pension and blueberry crepes".... Hors d'oeuvre: "Hot pick Pockets with mustard honey doo dip sauce"... Side salad: "Hey look at me with this big gold chain sauteed dickhead duckling with dumplings that likes grandkids and doesnt drink"...Dinner: "Mr Rich Drunken Divorced Randy Idiot with truffles trying to score some tail and weed""...
Try not to be on the menu...'wrong place/wrong time' rules apply...
Get the feel for the ebb and flow of the place...when would be the best time to go out with your detector...generally early morning, when the guy is setting up the Cabana Beach Bar, slicing limes, filling the tiki torches, mopping up Pina Colada tourist puke from the night before...Just walk right out as if you own the place and dont ask a soul...just do your thing...grab a Tequila Sunrise on your way back in if you want, better yet, a shot and a beer...boilermaker that mutherhubbard in one Manly gulp!
Chit chat with Pablo at the bar about the weather and his family, guns and cars, fishing, girls.....whatever, Keep it Butch though, not about bandcamp or soccer practice or your 401k...Listen more than you speak, let him be the center of attention for once...this will separate you out from all the other self absorbed tourists......tip him well..give him all your beach found clad....carry small bills...Smoke unfiltered Lucky Strikes, use a Zippo...preferably one with an Air Cav or other easily recognized Military 'Butch' insignia...Not 'Harley' though...that just screams, "I'm rich, stupid, and gay"...
Prepare your mind for any and all possibilities ahead of time and how you will react....Go completely Defcon and bow up and loudly swear right up in somebodies face is an appropriate and effective response to back down most hostiles..even a group of inlaws at your wedding reception...laugh maniacally, go all crazy eyed like a Maori Warrior, do not telegraph a punch...throw one if you have to...
Carry yourself with awareness and self confidence... Even in a Country where you dont speak the language, or in Marriage, a lot of communication takes place with your body posture and your eyes..."I aint the Droid you are looking for"..."Does this dress make me look fat?"...best to go with eye contact, guttural grunting sounds,...keep your yap shut..let them figure it out....