What I have zero respect for is the White lady waving to me while standing under the Confederate flag over her front porch. 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. 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. Telling each side is the challenge. Yes. Total myth. 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. You are an affront to other islands Jamaica! daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. The sad part about this history is that Jamaicans came to believe the propaganda. I wont. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. I cannot come). You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. In another paper (Mller and Whats the, if Im coming to Ghana, I cant say whats your favorite, but whats the thing that we must try. (4420 Views), Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans Are Superior / There's Something About Us Nigerians. Web13 September 2020. 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. All rights reserved. Im not the one on someone elses website wailing and complaining. , 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. Is there anything missing from this list? Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. We could lose patience with a friend in two seconds and then be fine again in five. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. 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.. As mad/crazy as they were (supposedly), these humans knew they didnt want to be slaves. Because Ackee came from Ghana, but Ghanaians typically dont eat ackee. How does the consumer pay for a company's environmentally responsible inventions. You are. . In some cultures, imitation is flattery. Flee from projections. On a good day, well humour you. Ruth: Yes. People will hide the truth so as not to upset you. 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). So be very clear. 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. WebHowever, we do know that hate speech on social media in modern. I never thought Jamaicans were mean! I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. And I just remember closing my eyes and listening to everything and saying, oh my goodness, this sounds like home. And you do have to watch yourself quite a bit. Dance through down. Thanks for commenting. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. 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. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. A friend I have from the middle east explained how giving a thumbs up is actually the same as giving the middle finger in the U.S. I wouldnt say that, its not that I dont like it, but its harder to get used to. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? Usually a toughness like this and materialism is surface meaning a deeper weakness.of some sort. But people eat it raw. 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. WebBy interviewing about 2,000 people across 40 communities in Jamaica, we looked at the predictors of anti-gay bias and measured them. But its all very tasty, very peppery, very flavored with different smoked fishes. Its not your place to say who died. On a bad day? But dont sort of show up here and fire away, brap! Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. But the one thing that caught my attention was, you said, The dancing is to another level. Okay. Stupse. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. . Now, those of us from Jamaica, were like, But the person died. Why is that? differences. Ruth: Its embedded somehow in the tradition of, you know, centuries. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. I thought the joke was on the person, not me rather, was, I would bump into guys who mightve studied overseas and they mightve had a Jamaican girlfriend overseas, and then when theyd hear that I was Jamaican, youd see them, their eyes kind of get watery. Xavier: Wow. Ruth: Yes. And here in Ghana, its like everything is linked to some tradition. As time went on, I learned of the MAROON settlement and of the slaves who fled to the mountains in Jamaica. Yes. They just dont understand why the truth seems a bit delayed or seems a bit colored. WebTHE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. Its not that obvious, but if you keep quiet, you can hear what Ghana is and hear what it represents. democracies can be very persuasive. Right? Before the dumpling boil, it has that kind of consistency, which leads me to think that thats where our concept of dumpling came from. We generally dont beat around the bush. Jamaicans are from the most aggressive tribes in west Africa, ( youruba, ashanti, fanti, etc. ) Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. No. Plus we really don't like when people ask, what we would consider a stupid question and our irritation comes out in our response. Ruth: Yes. Be careful. Maybe its not the race, but the nationality and the culture that comes with it? Is Anyone Taking American Politics Seriously Anymore? . So, Jamaicans and other cultures too. Hypocrite. Ruth: Another thing is, and where we run into this all the time is, if a plumber comes to the house and they say, Boy, you can fix this pipe? Yes, man. Some will go as far as find a reason why the murder of Haitians is justifiable. 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. I know some very nice jamaicans but if you date a jamaican man especially who grew up poor and had to be even harder. (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. You just spending, you know, the five days in Nigeria and the two days in Ghana, you could just see the temperament. From what I have observed it is a egoistic culture. Their open markets are like Coronation times 20. Before you pop off and take egoistic for completely bad or your own definition we are all egoistic its part of our survival nature. Okay. 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. Yes. Ruth: Wheel and come again. But, were they really? 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. 10 Singers and Rappers You May Not Know Were of Jamaican, Ann-Marie Campbell, Named to Head Home Depot 5 Things You Dont Know About Jamaican Rice and Peas, 15 Things Jamaicans Find Odd When they Moved to the USA. oh u just want attention. But once you get it, youre there. Dem too soft and hypocritical. Ruth: Part two, yes. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. jamaycanprincess (@jamaycanprinces) March 8, 2020. We grow up learning how to dish it and how to take it. Ruth: You just to absorb it. That one is big. I dont know. The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. Our results confirm the suspicion that Shame on you. Xavier: So, my next question is this one, what was the biggest adjustment there? 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. While we do have some exceptions, most of us are the most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. When you see people walking and their body rocks like your body rocks or when they dance. Su (so), my next question to you is this one, how did you end up in Ghana? I just sat there and took in the surroundings of the kids playing, the adults, the whatever and we did basically nothing. What do you miss the most about Jamaica? We dont have anything to compare with that in Jamaica. I would say the total Ghanaian experience is to climb the stairs above a market area and just watch how people move. 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. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. 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. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. sharp sharp indeed. We're just blunt and straightforward AF and we don't take no shit from nobody. This is seen in our language and interactions like e.g., you're laughing and then slap the nearest person. We saw it-. 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? So it boils down to racism or the belief Its by far a more solid argument than ask anyone in the world. Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. They may even argue to the death that it wasnt or just let what you say pass by with blissful ignorance as they reassure themselves. All the best. In different ways though. And I never came looking for it. You have to greet them in a counterclockwise direction. I thank you for the education about Jamaican culture. WebThere are a few reasons why Nigerians and Jamaicans may not get along. 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 leave the Americans to ponder that one. This jamaican bank lady. Yes. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. Bob said "the truth is an offense, but never a sin". Xavier: Theres nothing else. Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? Have you ever wondered whats it like being a Jamaican living in Ghana? Pride primarily plays out in CLASS structure in Jamaica. That you're hurt and let's be friends? Xavier: You need to visit. The Chieftaincy System runs alongside the Government System the one that were used to, but they both have quite a You know, even the Chieftaincy System has a significant amount of power. So, if you imagine raw dumpling. Who the first time Audley came, I ah she (a said), come, yuh (you) have to go to a market. Even though I dont speak the local languages, the rhythm of the local languages resonates with me and I cant explain it. That being said, we will tell you bout your muma and her claat if you fly pass your nest. (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? Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. Going to work or school on a rainy day Mi wi cum, wen de rain ease up Ruth: Ill give you a classic example. 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. Seek therapy. These are all symptoms of living more from ego seen in any culture. Because historically were so linked to Ghana. A few people eat Ackee, not many people know it, but it grows all over the place. Jamaica is the opposite. Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. Xavier: Wow. It depends on your experience and identity. You need to wait a certain amount of time. In our culture, imitation is an insult. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Its wasnt necessarily Bob Marley. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Were assholes when were mad. But Really Though? If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! Why is it that some jamaicans dislike/judge/even hate black Americans? Were, again, you know, I think in some places the Nigerians, they seem like the type that will tell you like it is. We are just not as sensitive as everyone else. A prime example of this is America. Rain is like kryptonite to Jamaicans. We are very loving though. Don't let the frown scare you. And Kelewele, which is fried ripe, and Im going to say it, plantain. 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. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. Maybe thats the Jamaicans you attracted and the circles you moved in. WebThis decision has generated more poverty for the people because while salary remains stagnant, transportation and cost of food has jumped up badly. Lets say youre walking through Spain and you seeing these historic buildings. Why unnuh cyaah be gentle and sweet like sugar and cream? So, Fufu is a mix of cassava, typically cassava and planting, green plantain, planting, mashed to a sticky kind of, pulp. I think its silly to think Jamaicans are assholes and then wander into the lions den thinking she stands a chance. So, tradition here reveres time. If you catch us on a bad day, well I already warned you about our bad days. But it is this way. For one, they are both extremely proud and passionate peoples, which can sometimes lead to conflict. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. They are viewed like the most dangerous dinosaur. Its up to you to see your strengths for what they are! The world stops when it is raining. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! 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. Nothing compares with the Chieftaincy System, but its still very important here. Most foreigners are more on the placating or diplomatic side. It's not mean it's just that we have no time to pamper and sugar coat to save people's feelings. Who cares? To be clear, I was not looking for it. They didnt need the new religion and they certainly didnt need to bake in the sun! 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. I strongly believe there are 3 sides to every story. You will hear Jamaicans who arent married to Ghanaians or who arent, who havent been there for a long time missing that a lot. So theres a whole old school, what we consider to be an old school conversation around that. 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. What did they do? Chances are, I don't like you either. So, if it means that you have to hide the truth to maintain peace or to not ruffle feelings, then people will hide the truth and they dont consider it lying. So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. So having the whole mixed thing, in fact here, they still call kids who are, lets say theyre half white or half black, they still call you half cast. I mean, what is not a better way to keep slaves from revolting as a whole. You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. Im dying to get back. In the good and bad sense. Xavier: Wow! This is a very embarrassing topic and a difficult pill to swallow. I used to have locks and they said, Yeah, man, all Jamaicans have locks. Of course, they have that stereotype. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. Also, what many outsiders view as us fussing is us having a good time. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. No. These are part of ADOS ideology, which we have also overwhelmingly encountered online. Yes. 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