You show them their yes sir, no sir shame. You know, and that traditions have been carried out since then. Here are the 9 Reasons Why You Should be Eating More How Jamaican Men Say Thank You to another Jamaican How Jamaicans Greet You When They Have Not Seen You 20 English Words That Sound Better In Jamaican Patois. 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. Which is a rice in a tomato base and it has meat and whatever, but its just very flavorful. And we appreciate you spending the time. Xavier: Well, thank you and blessings to you and your family and to all the Jamaicans there in Ghana. I have ALWAYS known that the East Indies had a problem with the Jamaican ( Cuban and Haitian). Not having enough gravy on food is an insult to a Jamaican. Flee from projections. It was the African Americans. Both nations are members of the United Nations, however neither country has a resident ambassador. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. We are forward and direct. We saw it-. In another paper (Mller and Theyre very proud of their shape, but its covered. I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. I mean, the Dominican (Republic) is embarrassed of their hate of Haitian people. WebA few months ago, one of my Jamaican friends told me that he doesnt like Haitians. / Nigerians Condemn Jamaicans Dancing And Rocking On A Bike (1) Why Do Jamaicans Love Ghanaians So Much by Nobody: 2:00am On Nov 18, 2021; dem no fit side you cause Nigeria girls are useless. We got married at UWI Chapel. I didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. Is there anything missing from this list? . democracies can be very persuasive. 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. Men being very bossy to women, using them, cheating. Also we're not very good at hiding our true feelings so it's not surprising that some would interpret this as being mean. Jamaicans do not take kindly to insults. Jamaica is the opposite. Because Ackee came from Ghana, but Ghanaians typically dont eat ackee. They will defend. The author clearly wanted her post to go viral and it worked. So I dont know. Most of these responses are based on feedback there and Asia, so far. What did they do? Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? Its by far a more solid argument than ask anyone in the world. And it, I mean-. 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. As time went on, I learned of the MAROON settlement and of the slaves who fled to the mountains in Jamaica. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. You do not put everything out there and you do not speak your mind, just like that. 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. So, I mean, I remember at Christmas, I remember going to Jamaica at Christmas, and you know, you hear yu (your) favorite Jamaican Christmas songs, Virgin Mary have a baby boy. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. I wouldn't say we are mean, per say We're just short-tempered and aggressive. We will find that. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. And I think youve covered it all. They just dont understand why the truth seems a bit delayed or seems a bit colored. But its all very tasty, very peppery, very flavored with different smoked fishes. Watching people dodging rain drops in Jamaica is like watching Neo in the movie the Matrix dodging bullets. Likewhat?? They will lash back. Xavier: So food, lets talk food. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. 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. So, let me give for the foreigner, for the Jamaican coming to Ghana, maybe you start with Jollof Rice, which Ghanaians and Nigerians always fighting over Jollof Rice. And you see it clashing quite a bit. . It was too short of a time. And you do have to watch yourself quite a bit. Ruth: Yes. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. Were assholes when were mad. Tell us by leaving a comment below. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. Their dislike for Nigerians did not start todayy. Yeah. Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? Now, if youre not a first-timer and you already used to the place, and I would say, everybody should try it, is Fufu. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. Blunt. We'll save so much time . They say the British hate hearing butchered American English. get along very well. So you get lost in a maze of market and thats where, thats the heartbeat of Ghana. But any, maybe one tip youd seh (say), if youre moving here, what would the one thing youd seh (say). I was only there practically a day and a half, two days. I just sat there and just took in my surroundings, just like you said. It calls on your senses much more than many other countries. So, things are still assigned to gender in a way that we no longer assign them to in Jamaica. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that - Martin Luther King. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. Some will go as far as find a reason why the murder of Haitians is justifiable. Yes. Who the first time Audley came, I ah she (a said), come, yuh (you) have to go to a market. You just swallow it, just like that. Xavier: Well listen, Ruth, I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to tell us about Ghana. 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. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. Thank you for the opportunity. Most foreigners are more on the placating or diplomatic side. Im not sure if that says more about their own personality types than our culture, but we sure welcomed them when they came running to our defence! Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. The same is true of the Jamaican accent. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. Telling each side is the challenge. Xavier: The canopies that you go up on the trees, but the best part for me was just listening and just watching the people and it was just amazing to me. 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. The people who do eat it, eat it like a fruit. Honestly it's the oolder Ghanaian population who are always judging .. And they usually form opinions just by looking at the "419"guys in Ghana but the younger generation like them and are okay with them.. Meanwhile, when I lived in Georgia, there were African Americans protesting at universities that affirmative action shouldnt be open to other non-White races/ethnicities and that Black people from other countries shouldnt have access either. If you can't handle the truth don't ask a Jamaican because we tell you like it is. I think its silly to think Jamaicans are assholes and then wander into the lions den thinking she stands a chance. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. So, if you imagine raw dumpling. People tend to be industrious, imaginative, and contrary to another unwelcome stereotype hard Aggresive. Yes, they both feel like home. All the best. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. Xavier: I can tell you this, Ghana is at the top of my list, and I will be back. That lady didnt come to find answers. Xavier: Well, heres my next question. 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. But people eat it raw. Obviously their quest for freedom continuedand even the government fought to contain them! Never before have I ever heard so much ignorance or seen such lies put on the internet. Ruth: Im good Xavier. , Sambusak in My Pak (@MoriRebel) March 8, 2020. Nothing compares with the Chieftaincy System, but its still very important here. (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). Your ancestors must be bowing their heads in shame. Xavier: Good. 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. Okay. When you treat people nice them tek disadvantage of you. In 2011, the figure was 40 per cent. This is rapidly changing, but not fast enough. Here are our picks for the top 5 things Jamaicans hate. So me and my Jamaican crew, oh lord we get into trouble all the time. So be very clear. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. 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. Were kind of like the Nigerians. Every time a Southerner gives me this as their reason for why the South East is a great place to live, I burst their bubble by telling them that this is precisely what I hate about it and why I dont trust them. Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. Dance through down. How this translates is that, people dont speak and share their information with the speed at which Jamaicans speak and share information. 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. So yes, weve done both. . Xavier: I can tell you this, when I was planning the trip there and for years, I keep hearing everybody seh (say), you know, Ghana feels like home. All rights reserved. They say American hate waiting on the phone for Customer Service. Seek therapy. Still, there is another side of Jamaicans. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. Hello Marie! 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. You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. I strongly believe there are 3 sides to every story. daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. Theyre not used to that here at all. Dressing to the nines. I didnt have to spend years there to see that one. Ruth: So theres the obvious, which is the castle, which is where the last, you know, one of the castles, which was the last point for enslaved people. We wont even get into the comments made when we chose not to support that Shacari girl after she disrespected one of our Jamaican athletes. Im not the one on someone elses website wailing and complaining. Xavier: All right. She had a baby. What I always tell people, we are NOT mean. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. I guess I can see how people with less sense could simplify it to that. Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. We are like, what you see is what you get. So for example, if a relative dies, your own relatives could take a week to tell you that somebody important, somebody close to you has died because they dont want the shock of it to hit you. 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. Although in Jamaica sexual Unregistered Wedding Ring (@askanonpro) March 7, 2020. Much of the hype of hatred of any form is There were the men and women who remembered their rich past and knew of their dark future away from their homes. Went to go and report me to the bank manager. So, we are much more Wiziwig. Total myth. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. 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