I leave the Americans to ponder that one. 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. 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. Not sensuous, sensual? 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. Gotta Love Us / Do Somalis,ethiopians And Eritreans Consider Themselves As Whites? And really people do believe, for everything there is a season. Its almost biblical. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. 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. Ruth: Part two, yes. WebTHE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. We dont have anything to compare with that in Jamaica. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. Its important to note, however, that Jamaicans are predominantly bilingual and also speak Jamaican Patois (also known as Jamaican Patwa or Creole), which is a combination of English and some African languages. Maybe thats the Jamaicans you attracted and the circles you moved in. Thats blatantly hateful behavior and a completely separate topic from what were discussing here. So, you dont see people walking around, grown women walking around with their thigh [sound break] is showing or was and I miss having a whole beach culture saying, lets, come wi (we) go beach nuh (no)?. 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). Final question. Theyre not used to that here at all. 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. 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. That my passport is expired. Ruth: Yes. If I hadnt met him, I dont know when I would have come, but I came because of him and I found all of this, which surprised me. Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. Thinking about it the only reason that would be accurate is where we are tired of our culture being exploited otherwise we're laughing or stating facts. What people dont realize is that the open market is what is used by the majority of people here. 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. Look like a police or look like a criminal. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. Remember, the Irish suffer the same fate despite being quite northern themselves. So come connect with one of the Jamaicans here and have them sort of introduce Ghana to yuh (you). America and Canada are a different story. You show them your strength in the face of all odds being stacked high against you. Remember to share this article on Facebook and other Social Media Platforms. All rights reserved. To submit your own articles or to advertise with us please send us an EMAIL at: [emailprotected], Proud to be a jamaican I didnt know this story but for sure I dont bow and they hate me for that never know my ancestors was like me good to know. Therefore when those blunt comments or people do get some kind of blunt thing or criticism back, my god they do not take it well. I think a lot of people hear things said in Patois, or even just our accent when we speak English, and interpret the things we say a lot more aggressively than we might intend, but we're not mean at all. We will find that. In most countries gecko lizards are viewed as harmless creatures that do not attack and in some cases kept as pets. 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. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. I wasnt dreaming about it. So, in as much as the traditional protocol are beautiful to watch, if youre not from it, its a little hard to take. 10 Items A Barrel Shipped to Jamaica from Foreign 6 Phrases Jamaican Men Say When Theyre Really 7 Interesting facts about the Irish Influence in How Much do you Know About These 7 Amazing Leaf of 20 Dishes to Try When Visiting the Caribbean. Jamaicas Sangster International Airport Getting MAJOR Upgrades To Become World-Class Facility! I wouldn't say we are mean, per say We're just short-tempered and aggressive. So you get lost in a maze of market and thats where, thats the heartbeat of Ghana. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). It's not mean it's just that we have no time to pamper and sugar coat to save people's feelings. But, I can definitely see how the French can be more passionate then the northerners are used to. But wouldnt you rather know now than later? Funny to see the comment above from Marty and what came across as defensive reply from the author. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. Our results confirm the suspicion that We own it. A Conversation with Pretty Girls Can Cook Author Shantelee Brown. But even through the yelling, chances are well reach an understanding. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. 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. Xavier: Wow. Furthermore, our society and culture is inherently aggressive. They eat boiled green plantains here. Who the first time Audley came, I ah she (a said), come, yuh (you) have to go to a market. WebJamaicans do not take kindly to insults. But dont sort of show up here and fire away, brap! Xavier: Aright. They would only inherit from me, but thats changed, but thats to show you the traditional system that I keep bucking up against. . . How this translates is that, people dont speak and share their information with the speed at which Jamaicans speak and share information. Xavier: Oh yes. 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. Total myth. To submit your own articles or to advertise with us please send us an EMAIL at: Agreement Signed By Government To Implement Electronic Health Records System. Oh okay. And you think, you interpret commit commitment to it. When you and I sit down, separately, well have another conversation. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. I was only there practically a day and a half, two days. Ill tell you another one that is big. So be very clear. Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. Ruth: Yes. But once you get it, youre there. So, its not an attraction per se, but if somebody came to Ghana and didnt go to a market, not the craft market, not a tourist market, the market, which is like the mall for locals, then youd be missing the whole, youd be missing the whole beat. (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. Toruk Makto (@BufbertBeefcake) March 8, 2020. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. Xavier: I dont remember the name of it, but, you know, I know there were a lot of kids around, it seemed like, you know, its a day trip for kids and I dont remember the name of the park. I just sat there and just took in my surroundings, just like you said. And I think that thats what really felt good. Everything comes to a halt at the sight of rain. So, whats the main takeaway here? Other cultures tend to be more diplomatic whereas Jamaicans feel we should say it like it is to avoid misunderstanding. That said, homophobia is not mean. This is an offense that can get your food establishment blacklisted as word spread that you are stingy with the gravy. Ruth: They dont eat boiled green bananas here. So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. Pure rubbish!!!! We really do. All of us over the side, we dont she (say) plantain, we say plantain. Tell us by leaving a comment below. Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. Theres a whole DNA story that you and I will catch up on, my visit at some point but when I got to Ghana, Ill tell you, it felt like home. I keep telling you, Matt. So theres a whole old school, what we consider to be an old school conversation around that. What Ive noticed more is that yes they are blunt and straightforward for the most part and aggressive which is fine but it tends to be biased straightforwardness. Here we are laughing and some random person comes over to ask why were arguing. Keep your fake smiles. Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? The rest is history. After that trip, we went up to a park in the hills-. , Im not sure what that ladys problem was. (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? At noones fault of there own. Maybe some psychologists can explain it, but it resonates in a way that makes you feel good. It's not that we are mean, we just find humor in almost everything. Were kind of like the Nigerians. Peoples behavior represents centuries of behavior that was interrupted at some point, but it wasnt taken away. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. I think we joke a lot about almost everything. Ruth: Im good Xavier. The first time I came was in 90, I want to say 91. Why do you people loose sleep over a perceived hatred from Ghanians? jamaycanprincess (@jamaycanprinces) March 8, 2020. I think the experience in Ghana is much more Which one is it? Kirk Campbell, i dont know if youre a jamaican but Im one, and we are a very aggressive people, yes, aggressive. Xavier: All right. Nothing compares with the Chieftaincy System, but its still very important here. 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 just sat there and took in the surroundings of the kids playing, the adults, the whatever and we did basically nothing. We're just blunt and straightforward AF and we don't take no shit from nobody. But theyre Ghanaian kids with international attachments. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. Xavier: Theres nothing else. One of the most interesting things Ive noticed is that foreigners who spend a lot of time around Jamaicans are genuinely confused by the question, Why are Jamaicans so mean? The thought never crossed their minds. You show them their yes sir, no sir shame. People will hide the truth so as not to upset you. Were still very conservative in Jamaica, for the most part. Youve seen attempts in Jamaica to have local music or local beats or indigenous beats re-introduce themselves into our music and our way of worship, but wi (we) nuh (dont) reach yet. Hello Kim! 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. Xavier: It was near enough to the castles. Xavier: Theres so much to unpack in that. So, even in terms of inheritance. Yes, once we made it home. Again ot all are like this of course, but its a trend. As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. Haha.I would say direct & passionate instead. Your religion, your language all of that can go. The annoyance of a person and going on about them or off at them can be so intriguing to watch as the person freaking out is also usually guilty of the same offenses. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. I tore up like a baby. Ruth: Well, I think its a familiarity of it. But as we all know it is not applicable to every Ghanaian. Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. So, much like we talk about Patois being or soul or heart language. So, I explain, I come from a culture where if we dont like you, we make it perfectly clear. In the good and bad sense. Kirk Campbell, I didnt say s law , dummy. The same issues go for African American where they were made to feel discouraged about people of the islands and also Africa-that they differ. The Chieftaincy System keeps it very much alive. Lets say youre walking through Spain and you seeing these historic buildings. Bajans dont hate Jamaicans. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. I mean theyre very, very different places. Its like, you know, theres this Jamaican guy here, Audley Morris. Why up to this very day are Jamaicans still considered aggressive,criminals and unduly outspoken? Listen a lot and talk less. Xavier: Well, thats very interesting because youre seeing some of the similarities. 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