Theyre not used to that here at all. I think we are more blunt and direct so it maybe a been off putting. Peoples behavior represents centuries of behavior that was interrupted at some point, but it wasnt taken away. This is indeed an example of a misunderstanding based on cultural differences, and of course the woman on the phone was not being a monster. In another paper (Mller and Ruth: Yes. Xavier: Winding down and heres one of the questions. they would understand why we feel less inclined to meet their own cultural standards. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. Theres a big detachment there. Aggresive. I dont feel it is just a Barbadian problem as it is regional. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. Keep your fake smiles. So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. Ruth: Yes. A distinction exists between Jamaican English and Jamaican Patois (or Creole), though not entirely a sharp distinction so much as a gradual continuum between two extremes. It wasnt even, Bob Marley, yes, but there were others who were also important. Xavier: Wow. Clothes, looks, being right, what they have or can do with a lack of intrinsic worth and emotional understanding. We came and the same ship. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. (She was probably just pissed that shes in Canada in winter!). But if your parents always told you that you have to chew your food and that you must swallow chewing gum, its a very hard concept to get with. Listen a lot and talk less. Check out Sheris Blog HERE and Like the Naked Departure Facebook Page HERE, Remember to share this article on Facebook and other Social Media Platforms. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. Chances are, I don't like you either. democracies can be very persuasive. Whats the attraction or place that if I come to Ghana, I should visit? Yes. You can never go clockwise when youre saying hello to people. You know, the proverb that came to mind was, children to speak when theyre spoken to. Thats the first proverb that came to mind when you kind of said that. This also exists in parts of Africa as well. Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. It also comes down to where you went to school, where you work, who you know, what you drive, where you live, how often you travel, the first impression you give off, how you carry yourself, etc. We own it. . , Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 7, 2020, Moved from Jamaica to NYC so ppl would say I'm mean I can be very mean but that also depends on you, so just move outta my way n don't come to me with nonsense, VanillaBeans (@TiinaBeans) March 8, 2020. That said, homophobia is not mean. And I think that thats why we have this whole salt fish story going on. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. My mother always says when we keep having negative experiences in life, we should consider that were the common denominator and then examine why that is. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. And the other thing is dasheen. We're honest. Plus, some Africans believe that Jamaicans think they are better than And that goes for everyone, women included. Home is home, is home, but somewhere feels more like home. We really do. This person who had negative experiences, I wonder if shes from a northern European background, because I know I need to keep my eyebrows from moving around them. An intriguing and fascinating story; adopted from the book The ORIGINAL JAMAICAN Patois: Words, Phrases and Short Stories, Mi granny always used to sehJamaican Proverbs, Funny But True: Croaking Lizards and Jamaicans. But no. Jamaica is definitely an extremely homophobic country. They eat boiled green plantains here. This is all also part of ego and a learned hardened exterior they have. But people eat it raw. They actually know right at that point that they cant come. There is also a what many call today toxic maculinity part of the culture. Theres a tradition of what happens when I bring her back home, whose will the children be? bayonetta (@LaffehTaffeh) March 8, 2020, then how we relate to people (Jamaicans and even non-Jamaican who may be friends or not) comes across as mean depending on the social context and differences. It shows up in the daily protocol, how you say hello to people. Number one place that you must visit? In Ghana, so thats what I would do in Ghana. But it is this way. Ruth: There we go, wheel and come again. 3. Went to go and report me to the bank manager. Xavier: Oh yes. I just wanted the chance to get back at her. What was it, what did they say? The German accent is very aggressive. WebMost Jamaicans are of predominant African heritage, especially Western Africa. What do you like most about Ghana? Listen, how I see is it that Jamaica has its own culture just as any culture mixed from its traditions environment and a fingerprint of factors. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. The African mixed Jamaicans identify themselves as black and therefore, the population of Jamaicans with Indian ancestry is believed to be much higher than what is reported. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. They will cut out people because they get so hurt. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. Why unnuh cyaah be gentle and sweet like sugar and cream? Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. And I know dancehall music has gotten quite popular there, with some Ghana artists that have come out and performed with Jamaicans, so well have to have a music segment. Im a proud Jamaican love us or hate us Barbados or Trini we dont care we are who we are we wont stop yall from hating us cause your countries aint the only country that hate Jamaicans and we are still living so we dont care. I think the experience in Ghana is much more Which one is it? I think every, black person, every person of color, every person, even white, it dont matter. Despite all the challenges I can tell you this, you know, I kept saying, oh, Jamaican just saying that because its been ingrained in us to say, we come from there. We will find that. I stood and see more than one person get bloodied for some simple thing. If one more Georgian hits me with the "Southern hospitality" a rass maw go rass somebody. Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. I have a Haitian family member, for instance, who shared that it wasnt the White kids telling him to go back to his country. I know that when I first came here, I should have written a lot more because I knew some of it would become very same old, same old. So, I caan (cant) just come out and start a big, big argument with somebody whos much older than me, because it doesnt wash so well. And I think you kind of got into that. Hypocrite. You show them their yes Ruth: So, I hooked up with a Ghanaian at university in the US, and we got married, in Jamaica. I didnt go there nearly as much but-. The rest is history. Its not your place to say who died. That being said, we will tell you bout your muma and her claat if you fly pass your nest. You just swallow it, just like that. These are all symptoms of living more from ego seen in any culture. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. The author clearly wanted her post to go viral and it worked. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. Ruth: Yes. You are an affront to other islands Jamaica! So, we are much more Wiziwig. They will talk about it for days. There, its very hierarchical. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. If you have Jamaicans in your life, cherish them. Send the mad and aggressive slaves to Jamaica. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Thats all Im saying. Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. They heard it so often and wanted their freedom so badly that they started to believe something must be wrong with them. We absolutely hate when you meet us for the first time, and five seconds into learning were Jamaican, youre trying to sound like us and talking about Jamaican mon and Bob Marley. On a good day and if youre a tourist, we might let this slide. Its not that obvious, but if you keep quiet, you can hear what Ghana is and hear what it represents. This is a very embarrassing topic and a difficult pill to swallow. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). Because we talk so much relative to Ghanians, well miss the nuances. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. If youre LGBTQ then there is documented truth to Jamaican being hostile. So if youre standing in a supermarket line, you can crack a joke and make reference to the child of the person in front of you. We lived in South Africa twice, actually. They do so because CLASS is what runs our society and money is not the only determining factor associated with class for us. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. My anecdote, as you condescendingly put it (theres that jamaican charm again), comes from working with only Jamaicans for the last 2 and a half years. Yes. Jamaica is the opposite. Xavier: What? In the good and bad sense. WebThere are a few reasons why Nigerians and Jamaicans may not get along. If you think a Jamaican is being mean thats probably because we thought the same of you and decided to show you whatmean really is. Ruth: The flip side of that means that theres limited ability to challenge in the way that were used to in Jamaica. (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. There is also an attitude of being a bad man or bad gyal. We are blunt and joke a lot. On Tuesday, the health ministry signed an agreement to introduce an electronic health records system that has long been touted, TRUTH IS, Bajans and Trinis are not going to let up, so its up to you Jama. When you come to the U.S., Americans want you to look American and sound American. Jamaicans are moreto the point. We know how to party until the sun comes up and can just as easily relax at home and sleep through the Sunday rainfall. They just dont understand why the truth seems a bit delayed or seems a bit colored. I would tell you the truth straight up. So, much as the tradition and the protocol is beautiful to watch, if youre not from it, it can rub you the wrong way a few times. I can respect that. Ruth: Theres a time. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? So, our Jamaican belief is truth, at all costs. Is Pan Chicken Different from Jerk Chicken? When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. Then as time passed and you start to see clearer, meet people and question things, you soon realize that the insurgent slaves were the brave ones. Rain is like kryptonite to Jamaicans. As an author, you must be doing so badly that you had to find some ignorance to stir up some attention. They arent necessarily bad thats to each owns interpretation but to me I see a lot of this materialism in Jamaicans. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. Were aggressive, but not mean. Furthermore, our society and culture is inherently aggressive. Blunt. But I hesitate when people ask me this because Ghana is not an attractions, a Memorial, a museum type place. Bring the food from your culture, but please do leave everything else at the door. We are an unbothered people for the most part. Why do you people loose sleep over a perceived hatred from Ghanians? Soon enough, someone asks the question, Why are Jamaicans so mean? In fact, not only is this the search query that brings a lot of people to my blog, but its also a question I get asked often. Be careful. WebA few months ago, one of my Jamaican friends told me that he doesnt like Haitians. I used to have locks and they said, Yeah, man, all Jamaicans have locks. Of course, they have that stereotype. Bob said "the truth is an offense, but never a sin". (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). Who said Ghanaians hate us? Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. Whats the, if Im coming to Ghana, I cant say whats your favorite, but whats the thing that we must try. I thought who are the mad people here, the ones who ran for their freedom or the ones who bowed down and remained slaves? By the time you come, well link up with Jam-rock restaurant and theyll throw down a few musicians and we will just have a good time. Having little but putting on the fake diamonds. Here is your epic story rhyme and poems and story plot lines and all. Flee from projections. Thats all. You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. Xavier: So my next question to you is, so what do you like? Im In Double Trouble With My Love Interests, Winning Return To The Ring For Jamaicas Axeman, Unconscionable for Taxpayers to Fund Politics, Frontier Airlines Launches More Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jamaica Removes Visa-Free Transit Privilege For Cuban Nationals. / Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog], Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. How this translates is that, people dont speak and share their information with the speed at which Jamaicans speak and share information. The first time I came was in 90, I want to say 91. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. It was, it was near to the castles? Then, yes, and Ghana for 15. Pretty sure Id have a great time in Jamaica. Being prim and proper has its time and place, but applied to us outside of a formal setting, it often stinks of Eurocentric ideals. You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. I think its, kind of beautiful to see that, and you take it for granted when youre here. Once people realized there was a cat in the bag, they had so many questions and wanted to meet him. Two such ones are traffigator, an amalgamation of traffic and indicator as is used on a car and with an inserted g for good measure. Haha.I would say direct & passionate instead. Missing you. Instead of trying to answer this one myself, Ive enlisted the help of fellow Jamaicans to tell you why we are so mean after all or that youre totally mistaken. WebJamaicans do not take kindly to insults. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. The language has a distinctive rhythmic and melodic quality. But I wasnt a historian. Croaking Lizards (Gecko) Mi hear a loud croaken lizaad pon yuh verandah, suh me tun back So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. It is rather a major deficit in our socialization process. Look like a police or look like a criminal. Their open markets are like Coronation times 20. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). Im glad you found this useful and informative. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. Ruth: Yes. You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. If Ghana develops, its for all Ghanaians and if the country goes down on its knees because of corruption and inefficiency it will affect everyone too. Whatsapp. The irony of this is that, we are always the first to cite the iniquities of others and their countries without a room for us to accept our own. When you see people walking and their body rocks like your body rocks or when they dance. Im dying to get back. Before the dumpling boil, it has that kind of consistency, which leads me to think that thats where our concept of dumpling came from. Thank God for the internet. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. Also we're not very good at hiding our true feelings so it's not surprising that some would interpret this as being mean. Also, what many outsiders view as us fussing is us having a good time. Su (so), my next question to you is this one, how did you end up in Ghana? You can find, Lets think. 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