1. Jamaicans are not mean. Hes Ghanaian, so just like me, he spent all his schooling years in Ghana, and then went to the US to University. We like to yell at each other, but were just joking around. Lord have mercy. Ruth: No, its has a different Its almost is a I think an easier comparison because you caan even tek (cant even take) popular music, because thats a whole different level right there. , 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. But even through the yelling, chances are well reach an understanding. We are not a racist society, but a classist one. And it, I mean-. They didnt need the new religion and they certainly didnt need to bake in the sun! Total BS headline. 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. Is a stew that they call Contumre or Palaver Sauce, which is actually dasheen leaves, cooked down with a smokey fish, cooked with Palm oil and wi (we) eat it with green, boiled green plantain, like how Jamaicans eat boil green bananas? Many Jamaicans tend to see foreigners as hypocritical because they will smile with you even if they can't stand you, Medium Fluffy (@averagejamaican) March 8, 2020. But dont sort of show up here and fire away, brap! . TRUTH! America and Canada are a different story. I had an Acadian mother and believe me, her French-Canadian behaviour was seen as very aggressive over in English Canada. Unfortunately, when honesty meets the innate expressiveness of patois, people (mis)interpret it for unkindness. Mean? Xavier: Well, thank you and blessings to you and your family and to all the Jamaicans there in Ghana. Ruth: Im good Xavier. Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. Before you criticize Bajans and say oh they hate Jamaicans you might need to get your historical facts correct. Ruth: There we go, wheel and come again. . Going to work or school on a rainy day Mi wi cum, wen de rain ease up Send the mad and aggressive slaves to Jamaica. Its up to you to see your strengths for what they are! What did they do? At the heart of all this is that some cultures and the specific people within them perceive Jamaican cultural cues as too aggressive because of the lenses they look through. All the best. So, that is typically, and I speak with lots of Jamaicans about that. We may be loud and in some cases brutish but we're polite and respectful. You are. I read the comments made by anonymous about the bullying and rudeness and I cant help but wonder if that person didnt fully grasp cultural differences. Be careful. But, I can definitely see how the French can be more passionate then the northerners are used to. they would understand why we feel less inclined to meet their own cultural standards. It was very enlightening. Back to Vegas: Im Driving Across the Country in the Middle of a Pandemic. If youre LGBTQ then there is documented truth to Jamaican being hostile. Ghanaians-. Flee from projections. We may not coddle or preen but we still care about you. Because historically were so linked to Ghana. Having little but putting on the fake diamonds. The Chieftaincy System keeps it very much alive. Ruth: Yes. Xavier: Well listen, Ruth, I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to tell us about Ghana. We dont beat around the bush and dont like To waste time. If I said to you, Xavier, bwoy (boy), mi a (I am) get married next week enuh (you know), yuh (you) coming to the wedding? As a Jamaican, yuh seh, Bwoy mi have sumn book fi next week so, a cya come. (you say, boy I have something book for next week so, a cannot come). I dont know much about French Canada, so Ill have to take your word for it! Gotta Love Us / Do Somalis,ethiopians And Eritreans Consider Themselves As Whites? So what is this rubbish about Bajans not liking Jamaicans? All we do is not show up and then afterwards apologize. I just want to know which primary school in Barbados you attended because I went through primary AND secondary school in Barbados and never have I been taught that the slaves who didnt listen were shipped to Jamaica. Home is home, is home, but somewhere feels more like home. At noones fault of there own. Maybe you should, but half the time were just playing around. So, its hierarchical in terms of tradition, in terms of gender, in terms of age. (2) (3) (4), Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos) / Is "Lady Koi Koi" Real Or Just A Myth Story? WebYes, they both feel like home. WebBecause of so many hatings going on online from Ghanians towards Nigerians, when ever it comes to me or any of my friends wanting to employ african apart from Nigerians, for We just talk like thatpeople from other cultures are not used to dealing with any type of what they deem aggressive dialect so to them it sounds like we fighting , Kedesha Boothe (@KedeshaBoothe) March 8, 2020. I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. Why is it that some jamaicans dislike/judge/even hate black Americans? WebApparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think they give all Black folks a bad reputation. And I think you kind of got into that. It was too short of a time. Croaking Lizards (Gecko) Mi hear a loud croaken lizaad pon yuh verandah, suh me tun back People will hide the truth so as not to upset you. And I just remember closing my eyes and listening to everything and saying, oh my goodness, this sounds like home. I think the experience in Ghana is much more Which one is it? But the one thing that caught my attention was, you said, The dancing is to another level. Okay. The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. Come this scammer, stop stalking me, am here to expose you, can u imagine a ghanian telling a friend of mine from sweeden how dangerous anyone from nigeria could be? When you come to the U.S., Americans want you to look American and sound American. we might really be joking or not really being serious and it comes off as mean. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). But in traditional Ghana, our children wouldnt even inherit from him. Hello Marie! I keep telling you, Matt. Too bad for them that I can compare an attitude/image to 100 different (awful) things, Ambrosia Blue Lagoon Budget (@ambrosia_omG) March 7, 2020, Not mean, we're just an extremely direct culture. Yes, once we made it home. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. Being done up to the nines. On a bad day? The more bold and straightforward someone is the more they seem to be this way. I love Nigerians, I dont just know, seriously Ghanians should stop the hatings, when they come over the internet, they pretend to hate us, but when they see an advert of work from a nigerian home abroad, they will be the first to rush to call over the phone that they need the job. . Again ot all are like this of course, but its a trend. sharp sharp indeed. I stood and see more than one person get bloodied for some simple thing. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. But once you get it, youre there. Stupse. Both nations are members of the United Nations, however neither country has a resident ambassador. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. It's just cultural . Im not the one on someone elses website wailing and complaining. Which is a rice in a tomato base and it has meat and whatever, but its just very flavorful. Xavier: Aright. That my passport is expired. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! In different ways though. So, yes. So theres a whole old school, what we consider to be an old school conversation around that. but all the island peoples are family. Here are our picks for the top 5 things Jamaicans hate. The sad part about this history is that Jamaicans came to believe the propaganda. And I was like, no, but the Virgin Mary just didnt have a baby. But there's plenty of "traditionally" nice Jamaicans though lol, Ni-Ko-lis We-li-yams, MBA (@InTheNickATime) March 8, 2020. That would be you, darling. I didnt go there nearly as much but-. Ive had to explain to a Scottish-Canadian that Im only joking with my abusive humour. Wi tek bad tings mek joke? I never thought Jamaicans were mean! As I tell everybody, youre free to crack jokes with the people around you in both of these countries. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. More propaganda, thats all.kmt. Yes. WebMost Jamaicans are of predominant African heritage, especially Western Africa. Jamaicans do not take kindly to insults. I say lord, tek (take) time nuh (no) man. Ruth: Yu (you) cannot be a hypocrite, right? Never before have I ever heard so much ignorance or seen such lies put on the internet. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. They will talk about it for days. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. Personally don't see how Jamaicans get labeled as mean tho lol. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. WebThere are a few reasons why Nigerians and Jamaicans may not get along. Bajans dont hate Jamaicans. We dont have anything to compare with that in Jamaica. In Ghana when somebody dies, theres an entire protocol that goes around with announcing that the person has died. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. Im glad you found this useful and informative. In most countries gecko lizards are viewed as harmless creatures that do not attack and in some cases kept as pets. Here is your epic story rhyme and poems and story plot lines and all. Xavier: Theres nothing else. I mean, the Dominican (Republic) is embarrassed of their hate of Haitian people. Ghanaians I know do not speak negatively about Nigerians in fact they are peaceful and they are more focused on providing and protecting their families than worrying about what Nigerians are doing. WebJamaican English, including Jamaican Standard English, is a variety of English native to Jamaica and is the official language of the country. WebJamaicans do not take kindly to insults. Its beautiful to watch in motion, but social media has messed with it. The softer spoken ones seem less of this. Yes. Once people realized there was a cat in the bag, they had so many questions and wanted to meet him. But any, maybe one tip youd seh (say), if youre moving here, what would the one thing youd seh (say). Ruth: Yes. Ruth: But yes. oh u just want attention. There were the men and women who remembered their rich past and knew of their dark future away from their homes. I wasnt dreaming about it. And they hear music the same way, but maybe on an exaggerated level, because the dancing we do in Jamaica is at one level, and the dancing that they do here in Ghana is at a different level completely. Thats all Im saying. Here we are laughing and some random person comes over to ask why were arguing. Jena Marie (@JenaMarie426) March 8, 2020, That's an honest assessment! The majority of Jamaicans arent. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? WebThis decision has generated more poverty for the people because while salary remains stagnant, transportation and cost of food has jumped up badly. I have ALWAYS known that the East Indies had a problem with the Jamaican ( Cuban and Haitian). I think every, black person, every person of color, every person, even white, it dont matter. I dont know if theres anything else you have to add to adjusting that. But its all very tasty, very peppery, very flavored with different smoked fishes. They believe that if youre maintaining peace, its okay to delay the truth or to color the truth. And I never came looking for it. But no. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. Jamaicans believe these lizards will stick to your skin leaving a pattern once they are pulled off. It comes from way back and it persists to this day. As one tweep explained, we have a short temper and an even shorter supply of patience. Its a hard exterior with a soft interior and lack of emotional control. I appreciate your outlook and will say that we get on much better with Canadians than Americans, in Jamaica. You stand tall in rooms filled with short people. But I know that for me, this is home and to our kids, for them, this is home. Theyre at different levels, different level. I currently live in Mexico and the Mexicans I know have also made a keen observation and distinction between African Americans and the West Indians they know, myself included. That one is big. Dear Veronica, I dont know which part of Barbados you live but I am yet to encounter a Barbadian who hates Jamaicans as your article seems to suggest. You are correct that there is a lot of pride in our culture, which is why the lion is such a big symbol in Jamaica. Xavier: Oh yes. Whats it Like Being a Jamaican Living in Australia? Plus, some Africans believe that Jamaicans think they are better than Xavier: It was about an hour away or, yes, about that. It's not that we are mean, we just find humor in almost everything. And they know that you dont eat the red bits and the black bit, but they eat it. Between 1845 and 1917, more than 36,000 Indians came from British India to British Jamaica because of the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in India at the time. So sorry, Im just seeing this. If one more Georgian hits me with the "Southern hospitality" a rass maw go rass somebody. Pure rubbish!!!! You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. Canadians are not as bossy and the Commonwealth ties sometimes makes it easier for us to catch the dry humour. Unregistered Wedding Ring (@askanonpro) March 7, 2020. You claim to be descendants of the Maroon, yet you attack your brother and devise a mischief. So, its funny because theres the must tries that you want foreigners to start out with first, but its not necessarily your favorite, but theres some entry-level kind of meals, which are generally more accepted or easier to stomach than others. Okay. Ruth: Yes. Because of this, many foreigners see us as aggressive, especially when they work with us. Thanks for commenting. Remember, the Irish suffer the same fate despite being quite northern themselves. What people dont realize is that the open market is what is used by the majority of people here. 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. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! , They're gonna get you for this. democracies can be very persuasive. We were taught that any (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. WebWhat I have realized from going between both communities is this belief that my fellow Jamaicans hold that, most African Americans are lazy, unambitious and therefore deserve whatever negative attitude they may receive from a majority class. Was, you know, you must have one of those moments where they said, Youre Jamaican and something may come after that? Theres a tradition of what happens when I bring her back home, whose will the children be? Nobody does, dont do that. Maybe some psychologists can explain it, but it resonates in a way that makes you feel good. When you and I sit down, separately, well have another conversation. Ruth: Yes. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. The heavy tradition means also that gender roles are more traditional than Jamaican gender roles. But twice we lived in South Africa twice. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. Listen to them, listen to how they interact. I miss the beach and it sounds weird because were on a coast here, but our beaches are different and there isnt a beach culture here. FOH, Go, get a damm haircut, and learn where in Africa jamaicans came from , youre a damm fool, Instead of writing this load of crap Why does the author not ask Jamaicans to stop stealing the $4million reported by LIME to stop stealing the copper wire for residents of Manchester to have service. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. Although in Jamaica sexual So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. I didnt have to spend years there to see that one. You know, when you hear about a country, thats steeped in tradition, until you live that tradition, you dont really know what thats steeped in tradition means. Final question. As an author, you must be doing so badly that you had to find some ignorance to stir up some attention. You can see the sensitivity between the hard shell. Now, if youre not a first-timer and you already used to the place, and I would say, everybody should try it, is Fufu. 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. Ruth: There you go. Xavier: Wow. What do you miss the most about Jamaica? The Top 13 Jamaican Recipes People in America Were Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Ice Cream Recipe, Tips on Cooking with Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Jamaican Rum Cream Recipe: Kerri-Anns Kravings. It was, it was near to the castles? You have to wait for A, B and C to happen before you go and say that this person died. Don't let the frown scare you. So, thats a very hard thing for foreigners to get used to it. Yes. A part of me was saying to myself that, because we hear that a lot of us, Jamaicans, are from Ghana or that region, we, though may be psychological, its built in our minds to think that. If you would like to evacuate a room of Jamaicans quickly, scream croaking lizard. WebRespect, Jamaica! I think its, kind of beautiful to see that, and you take it for granted when youre here. Kirk Campbell, i dont know if youre a jamaican but Im one, and we are a very aggressive people, yes, aggressive. Its time for you to come back, but in the meantime, hope springs eternal. THE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. The author clearly wanted her post to go viral and it worked. Its one of those-, Xavier: I dont mean to interrupt yuh (you) but its funny because we went to the slave castle and that was good. There, its very hierarchical. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. We saw it-. 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. We want to hear from you! It depends on your experience and identity. I didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. So, Jamaicans and other cultures too. We got married at UWI Chapel. 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. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. I can see why the Jamaicans youve met have not liked you. So, in as much as the traditional protocol are beautiful to watch, if youre not from it, its a little hard to take. Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. And really people do believe, for everything there is a season. Its almost biblical. It wasnt even, Bob Marley, yes, but there were others who were also important. Their open markets are like Coronation times 20. So if you are going to be lying down on a beach in a swimsuit, you will find people coming home from a funeral, staring at you, kind of thinking, what are you doing? So they dont tend to display their body, to design clothing, to display their body like that. 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