Jamaicans are notorious for finding ways to get to the front of long lines. 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. We ate, you know, we went up, they had these trees that you that-. The rest is history. I wouldn't say we are mean, per say We're just short-tempered and aggressive. 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. Xavier: So, are you saying theyre a little like us. Home is home, is home, but somewhere feels more like home. And I just remember closing my eyes and listening to everything and saying, oh my goodness, this sounds like home. What was it, what did they say? So when you go abroad and even when, you know, I travel abroad you get this, whats your funniest moment when someone discovered, you know, a Ghanaian discovered that you were Jamaican. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. Ruth: Yes. So Ruth, how are you? Were still very conservative in Jamaica, for the most part. Ruth: But theres the spirit that says, Its okay not to say, all right now, we can say that later. So you get lost in a maze of market and thats where, thats the heartbeat of Ghana. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. We are blunt and joke a lot. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. Most of us speak patois, which is an aggressive language, like German. Ruth: Yes. We want to hear from you! Ruth: Okay. When you add a few decibels and fast hand movements, youre left wondering if you should run for your life. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. Kind of like the consistency of chewing gum, but its hard to imagine a lot of chewing gum. Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. They arent necessarily bad thats to each owns interpretation but to me I see a lot of this materialism in Jamaicans. I dont know. Thank you for your support. So sorry, Im just seeing this. You show them their weaknesses. It was Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse. Yes, they both feel like home. Is Anyone Taking American Politics Seriously Anymore? I didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. That being said, we will tell you bout your muma and her claat if you fly pass your nest. If you don't like me, say so and move along. Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. Usually a toughness like this and materialism is surface meaning a deeper weakness.of some sort. The language has a distinctive rhythmic and melodic quality. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. To be clear, I was not looking for it. 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. Utility Bills JPS too tief, mi nuh use so much currant I can see this as embarrassing to admit. In our Jamaicans to the World series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Ruth Kwakwa, a Jamaican living in Ghana. Xavier: Theres so much to unpack in that. This all feeds into the done up looking good sexy thing. As one tweep explained, we have a short temper and an even shorter supply of patience. This is the number one reason Jamaicans gave for why so many people think were downright mean. The sense of humor is different, but its still very I think whats common to both countries, is that sense of humanity, where people are a bit more forgiving of each other and, yes, warmer and fuzzier. The softer spoken ones seem less of this. Theyre at different levels, different level. They will defend. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. Ghanaians are realizing that times are changing, but people are still trying to figure out how to navigate, how to maintain the culture, even with social media, which is dismantling Ageism, for example, or tradition. And I never came looking for it. Again ot all are like this of course, but its a trend. Watching people dodging rain drops in Jamaica is like watching Neo in the movie the Matrix dodging bullets. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. I dont know much about French Canada, so Ill have to take your word for it! 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. So yes. Ill tell you another one that is big. The people who do eat it, eat it like a fruit. 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, Ive lived overseas off and on quite a bit. Xavier: Good. Yeah. I think we are more blunt and direct so it maybe a been off putting. And I think that thats what really felt good. She came to vent and be offensive, so who can say what her actual thoughts are? Yes. So I like it with peanut soup, with groundnut soup. Seek peace. 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. 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. WebJamaican English, including Jamaican Standard English, is a variety of English native to Jamaica and is the official language of the country. But in traditional Ghana, our children wouldnt even inherit from him. I wont. If you catch us on a bad day, well I already warned you about our bad days. Its up to you to see your strengths for what they are! It was the African Americans. A few people eat Ackee, not many people know it, but it grows all over the place. Alexis Chateau sometimes includes affiliate product links and ads in the content provided. And it was emotional. So come connect with one of the Jamaicans here and have them sort of introduce Ghana to yuh (you). Theres a tradition of what happens when I bring her back home, whose will the children be? Xavier: So my first question is, which paat a Jamaica yuh cum fram? Theyll tell you you cant take critisim and a second later youll give constructive critisim and theyll get defensive then turn it around on you and attack. Soon enough, someone asks the question, Why are Jamaicans so mean? In fact, not only is this the search query that brings a lot of people to my blog, but its also a question I get asked often. For the east indian nations It is notRead more . This person who had negative experiences, I wonder if shes from a northern European background, because I know I need to keep my eyebrows from moving around them. So, tradition here reveres time. Then we get to the attitude of being tough. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. Ruth: Yes. Maybe a little bit more, I dont know, but it wasnt too far. 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. Britt The Beauty (@Britt__Da__Shit) March 8, 2020. I honestly think its the other way around and not just for Jamaicans. They eat boiled green plantains here. Xavier: Its interesting because I was just reading an article, you know, and people are trying to find They know where the ackee come from, but theyre still trying to figure out how did the salt fish get into the ackee. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. An intriguing and fascinating story; adopted from the book The ORIGINAL JAMAICAN Patois: Words, Phrases and Short Stories, Mi granny always used to sehJamaican Proverbs, Funny But True: Croaking Lizards and Jamaicans. And at some point, we left the US to be in South Africa, and then came back to Ghana. But, I can assure you, if you ask anyone in the world who youve just described, they would tell you: AN AMERICAN. No, Im not saying were going to kill you if you say the wrong thing. Yes. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? Re: I Hate Jamaicans by Zebulun15 ( m ): 10:18pm On Apr 21, 2021. Yes, well make it work for us. Spending everything on the BMW. Yes. Its time for you to come back, but in the meantime, hope springs eternal. 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. We're honest. Whats it Like Being a Jamaican Living in Australia? Ruth: There we go, wheel and come again. Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. Thats blatantly hateful behavior and a completely separate topic from what were discussing here. treat them with disdain. When you come to the U.S., Americans want you to look American and sound American. Xavier: All right. Number one place that you must visit? I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. 5.Small gravy portions Nuh gi mi nuh dry so so food, put more gravy pon it Much of the hype of hatred of any form is (We take bad things make joke). Jamaicans do not take kindly to insults. (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. Even though I dont speak the local languages, the rhythm of the local languages resonates with me and I cant explain it. Final question. Lord have mercy. Jamaicas Sangster International Airport Getting MAJOR Upgrades To Become World-Class Facility! Wi tek bad tings mek joke? As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. These are part of ADOS ideology, which we have also overwhelmingly encountered online. 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.. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. , Sambusak in My Pak (@MoriRebel) March 8, 2020. We like to yell at each other, but were just joking around. 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. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. But yes, theres a good and bad side to everything. . The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). I dont know if theres anything else you have to add to adjusting that. I can respect that. I wish her all the best. So, that stew with that, and yeah. Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. Re: Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? So finally, when he comes, you say, So why you never tell me? Bwoy (boy), a never want to upset you. 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. What you described, for instance, sounds more correct of African-American hood culture to me than Jamaicans at large. I dislike Southern Hospitality. We are like, what you see is what you get. I say lord, tek (take) time nuh (no) man. We own it. I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. Is "Lady Koi Koi" Real Or Just A Myth Story? But Really Though? Despite all the challenges Ruth: Well, I think its a familiarity of it. I wouldnt say that, its not that I dont like it, but its harder to get used to. They were the men and women who could not be broken. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! Utter rubbish! Never before have I ever heard so much ignorance or seen such lies put on the internet. While we do have some exceptions, most of us are the most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. I thought who are the mad people here, the ones who ran for their freedom or the ones who bowed down and remained slaves? 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, that is typically, and I speak with lots of Jamaicans about that. What people dont realize is that the open market is what is used by the majority of people here. Rain is like kryptonite to Jamaicans. 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. Why is that? Rhaatid! Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. If you have Jamaicans in your life, cherish them. Gotta Love Us. Jamaican English tends to follow British Whats the, if Im coming to Ghana, I cant say whats your favorite, but whats the thing that we must try. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. There is also a what many call today toxic maculinity part of the culture. Not having enough gravy on food is an insult to a Jamaican. But, this aggressiveness, is seen as playfulness in our culture. Nobody does, dont do that. They can deport us until kingdom come, but the UK is an extension of Jamaica. They will talk about it for days. But no. Why do you people loose sleep over a perceived hatred from Ghanians? Why is it that some jamaicans dislike/judge/even hate black Americans? jamaycanprincess (@jamaycanprinces) March 8, 2020. It shows up in the daily protocol, how you say hello to people. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? I would believe that if you believe. THE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). I didnt go there nearly as much but-. Thats, thats it. Back to Vegas: Im Driving Across the Country in the Middle of a Pandemic. That my passport is expired. Most of these responses are based on feedback there and Asia, so far. More propaganda, thats all.kmt. Call them what you might, but they were not getting on their knees! I appreciate your outlook and will say that we get on much better with Canadians than Americans, in Jamaica. . But even if you go into a church, just dancing and celebration of life, you know, kind of let everything that has breath, praise the Lord. Ruth: Yes. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Peoples behavior represents centuries of behavior that was interrupted at some point, but it wasnt taken away. democracies can be very persuasive. What do you miss the most about Jamaica? WebJamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). Stupse. We want to hear from you! Here we are laughing and some random person comes over to ask why were arguing. I think the last figures I saw were 70 something percent do their main shopping in open markets. Ruth: Everything, everything. Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. Oh okay. And you think, you interpret commit commitment to it. If we hurt your feelings yesterday, were sorry, but thicken up that skin because Lord knows we might do it again tomorrow! The sad part about this history is that Jamaicans came to believe the propaganda. It's not that we are mean, we just find humor in almost everything. They say American hate waiting on the phone for Customer Service. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. Jena Marie (@JenaMarie426) March 8, 2020, That's an honest assessment! So, you can decide, which is the right pronunciation, but its more people calling it, plantain and plantain. 2. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? We may not coddle or preen but we still care about you. We are just not as sensitive as everyone else. But like seriously? Do Somalis,ethiopians And Eritreans Consider Themselves As Whites? You know, I think at some point we will were going to dig deep enough to find it. 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. So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. Okay. Chances are, I don't like you either. Keep your fake smiles. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. You are an affront to other islands Jamaica! Now, those of us from Jamaica, were like, But the person died. So thats classic. 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. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. Whatsapp. Come again. / 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 might really be joking or not really being serious and it comes off as mean. 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. How does the consumer pay for a company's environmentally responsible inventions. Getty Images. They will cut out people because they get so hurt. But if your parents always told you that you have to chew your food and that you must swallow chewing gum, its a very hard concept to get with. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. It was, it was near to the castles? People do not posture for looks and ego. Ghanaians-. WebHowever, we do know that hate speech on social media in modern. Hi, Im Xavier Murphy, founder of Jamicas.com. But both of them caught my vibe. So, yes. Yes. 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. 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. Likewhat?? You didnt spend long enough. differences. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. They are viewed like the most dangerous dinosaur. Ive had to explain to a Scottish-Canadian that Im only joking with my abusive humour. When broken down into the sampling group, 61 per Xavier: Winding down and heres one of the questions. I wasnt romanticizing about it. The majority of Jamaicans arent. Who said Ghanaians hate us? 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. 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. Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. If you can't handle the truth don't ask a Jamaican because we tell you like it is. For one, they are both extremely proud and passionate peoples, which can sometimes lead to conflict. So, Ghanaians are very conservative with showing their bodies. And I think you kind of got into that. 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 I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. We're not mean, they're just soft. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. 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