I wasnt romanticizing about it. Jena Marie (@JenaMarie426) March 8, 2020, That's an honest assessment! Kind of like the consistency of chewing gum, but its hard to imagine a lot of chewing gum. It sits in a soup, in a very spicy soup. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. Total myth. It comes out in society through materialism and other behaviours and characteristics. Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. You have to wait for A, B and C to happen before you go and say that this person died. 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. . Hypocrite. I just sat there and just took in my surroundings, just like you said. Funny to see the comment above from Marty and what came across as defensive reply from the author. 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. We really do. The culture doesnt define everyone there but can be found in many. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). Xavier: Wow! But its very starchy and it just sits in the middle of your soup, and you eat with your hand, and youre not allowed to chew it. As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. democracies can be very persuasive. 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. 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. Plus, some Africans Their dislike for Nigerians did not start todayy. And it, I mean-. And I think that thats why we have this whole salt fish story going on. The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. They heard it so often and wanted their freedom so badly that they started to believe something must be wrong with them. In the good and bad sense. As a little girl in primary school, ourteacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. They know which parts, they know that it has to open, as well. Again ot all are like this of course, but its a trend. Ive had to explain to a Scottish-Canadian that Im only joking with my abusive humour. Spending everything on the BMW. This is an offense that can get your food establishment blacklisted as word spread that you are stingy with the gravy. Anyway. So one of the beautiful things about Ghana is that, they revere their elders. / Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog], Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. So, in terms of attractions, come and see a market come and be in a market. This jamaican bank lady. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. It shows up in the daily protocol, how you say hello to people. And that goes for everyone, women included. When you see people walking and their body rocks like your body rocks or when they dance. Jamaicans are from the most aggressive tribes in west Africa, ( youruba, ashanti, fanti, etc. ) Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Ghana? Maybe you should, but half the time were just playing around. I strongly believe there are 3 sides to every story. Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. It's not that we are mean, we just find humor in almost everything. What I DID LEARN was that slaves were shipped from island to island as trade between slave owners. WebMost Jamaicans are of predominant African heritage, especially Western Africa. The language has a distinctive rhythmic and melodic quality. Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. Most of these responses are based on feedback there and Asia, so far. 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. I think we joke a lot about almost everything. Your ancestors must be bowing their heads in shame. You show them their weaknesses. And because Im coming from Ghana Im waiting for that to be thoroughly jazzed up, rocking left, right and center. Still, there is another side of Jamaicans. Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. Theyre not used to that here at all. Thats on you once more. Jamaica is the opposite. Jamaicans are not mean. They will cut out people because they get so hurt. I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. Ruth: There you go. Whats the thing you like the least? But they also cant handled being cheated on for example. You do not put everything out there and you do not speak your mind, just like that. Croaking Lizards (Gecko) Mi hear a loud croaken lizaad pon yuh verandah, suh me tun back I cannot come). To be clear, I was not looking for it. So, Ive lived overseas off and on quite a bit. I understand it, but its there. Its beautiful to watch in motion, but social media has messed with it. Brief excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Alexis Chateau with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Maybe a little bit more, I dont know, but it wasnt too far. The only reason I came was because I fell in love with a Ghanaian. . . So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. Xavier: All right. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! Then, yes, and Ghana for 15. Have you ever seen two Germans having an exciting conversation before? We came and the same ship. 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. they would understand why we feel less inclined to meet their own cultural standards. I think its, kind of beautiful to see that, and you take it for granted when youre here. Who cares? Web13 September 2020. I mean, what is not a better way to keep slaves from revolting as a whole. But, were they really? On a bad day? People will hide the truth so as not to upset you. Pride primarily plays out in CLASS structure in Jamaica. Back to Vegas: Im Driving Across the Country in the Middle of a Pandemic. But twice we lived in South Africa twice. 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. But no. Is "Lady Koi Koi" Real Or Just A Myth Story? Its time for you to come back, but in the meantime, hope springs eternal. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. It was Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse. It was very enlightening. . Plus we really don't like when people ask, what we would consider a stupid question and our irritation comes out in our response. So, yes. And inevitably, they had met Jamaicans and whatever, but tradition got in the way of anything ever evolving because of their traditional gender roles. Look like a police or look like a criminal. Its not your place to say who died. And here in Ghana, its like everything is linked to some tradition. Yes, once we made it home. If you look awful in that dress, we will tell you so and hurt your feelings. So be very clear. Seek therapy. Thanks for commenting. 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. Oh okay. And you think, you interpret commit commitment to it. We generally dont beat around the bush. As mad/crazy as they were (supposedly), these humans knew they didnt want to be slaves. All rights reserved. I cant fully explain it, but it just is. Su (so), my next question to you is this one, how did you end up in Ghana? Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. Getty Images. So, lets say the heavy tradition. But, this aggressiveness, is seen as playfulness in our culture. This is the number one reason Jamaicans gave for why so many people think were downright mean. I would tell you the truth straight up. So, I always get people wanting to make that connection. Ill tell you another one that is big. Ruth: Yes. Before you criticize Bajans and say oh they hate Jamaicans you might need to get your historical facts correct. But I hesitate when people ask me this because Ghana is not an attractions, a Memorial, a museum type place. Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. So, even in terms of inheritance. So, much like we talk about Patois being or soul or heart language. 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 show them your strength in the face of all odds being stacked high against you. I honestly think its the other way around and not just for Jamaicans. If you hear people laughing, speaking in a way that youre familiar with, or that resonates with your soul. 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. Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. Seek peace. Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. 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. America and Canada are a different story. Sometimes English just wont do and Ghanaians like to invent their own, more practical words and phrases. But theyre Ghanaian kids with international attachments. Because we talk so much relative to Ghanians, well miss the nuances. I didnt go there nearly as much but-. Thats very, very interesting. When you treat people nice them tek disadvantage of you. It was too short of a time. Jamaican men can try to boss Jamaican women around all they like, but unlike America, we have a predominantly Black Matriarchal culture. Xavier: All right. Ruth: Yes. I mean, it was just amazing. I think its beautiful to watch that. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. 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. Personally, I much prefer this over America where you can be the President of the United States and still be called a N1gg3r and asked for your birth certificate. I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. In our culture, imitation is an insult. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. Being prim and proper has its time and place, but applied to us outside of a formal setting, it often stinks of Eurocentric ideals. And you do have to watch yourself quite a bit. . 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. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. Yes. And they know that you dont eat the red bits and the black bit, but they eat it. I guess I can see how people with less sense could simplify it to that. Clothes, looks, being right, what they have or can do with a lack of intrinsic worth and emotional understanding. 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. They claim Jamaica also, obviously. Yes. No. And we appreciate you spending the time. What I always tell people, we are NOT mean. As time went on, I learned of the MAROON settlement and of the slaves who fled to the mountains in Jamaica. Ghanaians simply hate to be criticized (either constructively or non-constructively); we do not criticize our own people, leaders and country as much as we will do to that of others. Xavier: Well, heres my next question. THE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. I think every, black person, every person of color, every person, even white, it dont matter. 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