But Really Though? Ruth: I mean, its generally younger people who do it. It's just cultural . Haha.I would say direct & passionate instead. I think its beautiful to watch that. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. Xavier: Wow. Theres a tradition of what happens when I bring her back home, whose will the children be? So, for every good thing, when its exaggerated or when it comes on heavy, sometimes we can misinterpret it or it becomes something that we dont like as much. 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. In another paper (Mller and 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. Kirk Campbell, I didnt say s law , dummy. Web13 September 2020. The irony of this is that, we are always the first to cite the iniquities of others and their countries without a room for us to accept our own. This is all also part of ego and a learned hardened exterior they have. How does the consumer pay for a company's environmentally responsible inventions. Aggresive. You will hear Jamaicans who arent married to Ghanaians or who arent, who havent been there for a long time missing that a lot. And you see it clashing quite a bit. In different ways though. Xavier: Wow. this is not true at all. 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. 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. But, this aggressiveness, is seen as playfulness in our culture. Hello Kim! Pretty sure Id have a great time in Jamaica. The only reason I came was because I fell in love with a Ghanaian. Dance through down. The heavy tradition means also that gender roles are more traditional than Jamaican gender roles. You show them their weaknesses. And again, we kind of touched on it. These are all symptoms of living more from ego seen in any culture. Tell us by leaving a comment below. On a bad day? Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. Maam. A Conversation with Pretty Girls Can Cook Author Shantelee Brown. 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 wasnt even, Bob Marley, yes, but there were others who were also important. We were taught that any mad/crazy slave or any slave who could not take instructions, were shipped off to Jamaica. (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? Because for us, thats such a big deal in Jamaica to be a hypocrite. Which is a rice in a tomato base and it has meat and whatever, but its just very flavorful. And I never came looking for it. Now, those of us from Jamaica, were like, But the person died. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? (which part of Jamaica are you from), Ruth: A come from Kingston, near Barbican, close enough to Andrews and close enough to you guys down at JC. It was, it was near to the castles? Ruth: I dont have many but there are two common ones. Xavier: Wow! Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. WebThen in November 1969, the Ghanaian government passed an order called the Aliens Compliance Order, which authorized all undocumented immigrants( or aliens as they Ghanaians believe in peace, at all costs. But no. The UK does not count as "farrin". Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. Bob said "the truth is an offense, but never a sin". treat them with disdain. A means set to keep Africans apart in the diaspora. Theyre not used to that here at all. It sounds aggressive. When you add a few decibels and fast hand movements, youre left wondering if you should run for your life. So yes, weve done both. You just spending, you know, the five days in Nigeria and the two days in Ghana, you could just see the temperament. I can respect that. I think we joke a lot about almost everything. Likewhat?? I thought who are the mad people here, the ones who ran for their freedom or the ones who bowed down and remained slaves? I guess I can see how people with less sense could simplify it to that. Is there something Jamaicans Hate missing from this list? Ruth: You just to absorb it. Why didnt they bow down and be normal? Im dying to get back. [2] [3] [4] [5] History [ edit] WebThere are a few reasons why Nigerians and Jamaicans may not get along. Ruth: Okay. When you and I sit down, separately, well have another conversation. WebYes, they both feel like home. They will defend. I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. Thats very, very interesting. Send the mad and aggressive slaves to Jamaica. All we do is not show up and then afterwards apologize. So what is this rubbish about Bajans not liking Jamaicans? America and Canada are a different story. I stood and see more than one person get bloodied for some simple thing. Thats why a say, I have to come back. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. that the other party is racist, and perhaps cultural WebSixty per cent of Jamaicans say they reject the lifestyle compared to the 46 per cent in 2012. Thank you for your support. Straight forward. Yes. Okay. 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. So, even in terms of inheritance. What did they do? Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. Have you ever wondered whats it like being a Jamaican living in Ghana? We came and the same ship. Funny to see the comment above from Marty and what came across as defensive reply from the author. I strongly believe there are 3 sides to every story. So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? Theres something very impressive about seeing history or seeing things that represent centuries around you, and in Ghana you see that in people. And Kelewele, which is fried ripe, and Im going to say it, plantain. It's not that we are mean, we just find humor in almost everything. Maybe thats the Jamaicans you attracted and the circles you moved in. And it was emotional. They say American hate waiting on the phone for Customer Service. Ruth: They dont eat boiled green bananas here. They will lash back. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. The whole concept of an interracial country, like Jamaican where were predominantly black, but every now and then you see a hint of this and a hint of that. See, I too came here trying to understand why some woman with a Jamaican accent on the phone made me want to beat her senseless! I mean, it was just amazing. We lived in South Africa twice, actually. Peace out. But as we all know it is not applicable to every Ghanaian. Yuh (you) coming tomorrow? Yes a coming tomorrow. Tomorrow pass, the next day pass, the next day pass. In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene looks at the fraught relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, Ruth: Part two, yes. Xavier: All right. 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. So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! 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. Research like this is essential to understanding why that is, and how to change it. 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. Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. I dont feel it is just a Barbadian problem as it is regional. They deserve love just like anyone else but you have to take care of yourself too. Look like a police or look like a criminal. Thanks for commenting. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. You are. Now, Jamaica tek (take) dancing to another level, youre saying that, not even close? And I think that thats why we have this whole salt fish story going on. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. Ruth: The flip side of that means that theres limited ability to challenge in the way that were used to in Jamaica. Gotta Love Us. Then, yes, and Ghana for 15. Jamaicas Sangster International Airport Getting MAJOR Upgrades To Become World-Class Facility! Sometimes English just wont do and Ghanaians like to invent their own, more practical words and phrases. Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. We are forward and direct. As mad/crazy as they were (supposedly), these humans knew they didnt want to be slaves. So, Ghanaians are very conservative with showing their bodies. So, that stew with that, and yeah. Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. Even though I dont speak the local languages, the rhythm of the local languages resonates with me and I cant explain it. FyffeStar (@FyffeJireh) March 7, 2020. 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: 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. We want to hear from you! (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. Don't let the frown scare you. What you described, for instance, sounds more correct of African-American hood culture to me than Jamaicans at large. So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. democracies can be very persuasive. You know, I think at some point we will were going to dig deep enough to find it. Total BS headline. Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. It was very enlightening. Yes. Thats, thats it. Because if youre from a matrilineal system, then the children belong to the mother. Yes, well make it work for us. So, Jamaicans and other cultures too. So, yes. I love Nigerians, I dont just know, seriously Ghanians should stop the hatings, when they come over the internet, they pretend to hate us, but when they see an advert of work from a nigerian home abroad, they will be the first to rush to call over the phone that they need the job. And it, I mean-. Its almost like walking through a historic city. We could lose patience with a friend in two seconds and then be fine again in five. I just wanted the chance to get back at her. differences. So, people would be scared that somebody like me would come and have children here and then would leave with the children. Why is that? You have to wait for A, B and C to happen before you go and say that this person died. Utter rubbish, small islanders would make the opposite argument. Xavier: Theres nothing else. Here we are laughing and some random person comes over to ask why were arguing. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. You have to greet them in a counterclockwise direction. Because of this, many foreigners see us as aggressive, especially when they work with us. You know, and that traditions have been carried out since then. Jena Marie (@JenaMarie426) March 8, 2020, That's an honest assessment! Ruth: Yes. Its up to you to see your strengths for what they are! They would only inherit from me, but thats changed, but thats to show you the traditional system that I keep bucking up against. We got married at UWI Chapel. They just dont understand why the truth seems a bit delayed or seems a bit colored. Now, if youre not a first-timer and you already used to the place, and I would say, everybody should try it, is Fufu. Who said Ghanaians hate us? They actually know right at that point that they cant come. Ironically cutting lines is one of the things we Jamaicans hate. They were the men and women who could not be broken. Thats all. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. They are viewed like the most dangerous dinosaur. Joining Lines & Line Cutters Beg yuh a bli nuh, mi cyan stan up lang caw mi hab gas inna mi foot So, it is not me who needs peace or therapy. Pure rubbish!!!! You can see the sensitivity between the hard shell. Ruth: Ill give you a classic example. (She was probably just pissed that shes in Canada in winter!). Have you ever seen two Germans having an exciting conversation before? This is the number one reason Jamaicans gave for why so many people think were downright mean. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. Xavier: Winding down and heres one of the questions. Ruth: There you go. What I DID LEARN was that slaves were shipped from island to island as trade between slave owners. See How To Advertise. Maybe its not the race, but the nationality and the culture that comes with it? We will find that. So, lets say the heavy tradition. Babylon give you a toy.in your mind you turn cowboy. 3. You show them their yes Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. That one is big. Why is it that some jamaicans dislike/judge/even hate black Americans? But theres still a bit of it left in me and I still see it through new eyes day. So I like it with peanut soup, with groundnut soup. Be careful. But people eat it raw. The same is true of the Jamaican accent. 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. Maybe a little bit more, I dont know, but it wasnt too far. We may be loud and in some cases brutish but we're polite and respectful. And I was like, no, but the Virgin Mary just didnt have a baby. Obviously their quest for freedom continuedand even the government fought to contain them! 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. but all the island peoples are family. You stand tall in rooms filled with short people. Yes, there is nothing like patties here. Ruth: But yes. I wasnt romanticizing about it. Yes. Ruth: Yes. Ill tell you another one that is big. They might tell someone their question is dumb but go on to ask an even dumber question but dont dare try to tell them theirs was dumb. So people will be very unbothered straightforward and confident but it is attached to those outer things so they will put you down for your dumb question like I said but will not want to hear about their own. I had an Acadian mother and believe me, her French-Canadian behaviour was seen as very aggressive over in English Canada. Jamaicans are not mean. Ruth: Yes. Because we talk so much relative to Ghanians, well miss the nuances. She had a baby. You can find, Lets think. As for the hurt when criticized, this one had me laughing. 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. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. Was, you know, you must have one of those moments where they said, Youre Jamaican and something may come after that? Its not your place to say who died. Were aggressive, but not mean. When you see people walking and their body rocks like your body rocks or when they dance. (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. Hi, Im Xavier Murphy, founder of Jamicas.com. All the best. Ghanaians-. Xavier: And you may not have many of them. , Im not sure what that ladys problem was. Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? Were still very conservative in Jamaica, for the most part. Why are they so outspoken and demand the freedom to speak? Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. Just easy yourself and itll be Jamaica; no problem, I come with baggage (@aly_berry1) March 8, 2020, So, what did she want you to say? Apparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think 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. 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. WebHowever, we do know that hate speech on social media in modern. 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? . Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. No, Im not saying were going to kill you if you say the wrong thing. 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. Ruth: So, I hooked up with a Ghanaian at university in the US, and we got married, in Jamaica. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. Yogen No Ko (@styrofoambax) March 8, 2020. But both of them caught my vibe. So if youre standing in a supermarket line, you can crack a joke and make reference to the child of the person in front of you. Utility Bills JPS too tief, mi nuh use so much currant Rhaatid! But there's plenty of "traditionally" nice Jamaicans though lol, Ni-Ko-lis We-li-yams, MBA (@InTheNickATime) March 8, 2020. Ruth: Yes. The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. Also, what many outsiders view as us fussing is us having a good time. We were taught that any And just seeing people stand up with their hands a kimbo, it just felt familiar. Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. So, its hierarchical in terms of tradition, in terms of gender, in terms of age. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. We generally dont beat around the bush. 5.Small gravy portions Nuh gi mi nuh dry so so food, put more gravy pon it Generally speaking, we dont like stupid questions and we hate repeating ourselves. And here in Ghana, its like everything is linked to some tradition. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Why Are Jamaicans So Mean? Ruth: In Jamaica the biggest sin is what? We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. It sits in a soup, in a very spicy soup. The majority of Jamaicans arent. We really do. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. Thank you very much. And the other thing is dasheen. I appreciate knowing how to not offend and not be offended. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. Jamaicans are from the most aggressive tribes in west Africa, ( youruba, ashanti, fanti, etc. ) You just swallow it, just like that. A distinction exists between Jamaican English and Jamaican Patois (or Creole), though not entirely a sharp distinction so much as a gradual continuum between two extremes. Im looking forward to, as you said, to wheel and come again.. That lady didnt come to find answers. Dem too soft and hypocritical. Keep your fake smiles. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. 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. Who the first time Audley came, I ah she (a said), come, yuh (you) have to go to a market. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. From what I have observed it is a egoistic culture. 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. I would say the total Ghanaian experience is to climb the stairs above a market area and just watch how people move. We're not mean. Xavier: I can tell you this, Ghana is at the top of my list, and I will be back. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. WebRespect, Jamaica! Jamaica is definitely an extremely homophobic country. Jamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). Thank God for the internet. When you treat people nice them tek disadvantage of you. Back to Vegas: Im Driving Across the Country in the Middle of a Pandemic. Lord have mercy. But they also cant handled being cheated on for example. I think every, black person, every person of color, every person, even white, it dont matter. 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. I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. Gotta Love Us / Do Somalis,ethiopians And Eritreans Consider Themselves As Whites? While we do have some exceptions, most of us are the most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. I have ALWAYS known that the East Indies had a problem with the Jamaican ( Cuban and Haitian). 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. If you have Jamaicans in your life, cherish them. Ive had to explain to a Scottish-Canadian that Im only joking with my abusive humour. Xavier: So, my next question is this one, what was the biggest adjustment there? So, I think when youre surrounded by all of that, it makes you feel okay about being overseas. If youve never seen jokes about this in pop culture before, Ill start you off with this video. So theres a whole old school, what we consider to be an old school conversation around that. Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. @shadowtheprcat was such a good sport in the airport and quite the show stopper. Come again. But, I can assure you, if you ask anyone in the world who youve just described, they would tell you: AN AMERICAN. I lived in South Africa, spent a long time in Brazil and the US, but I think it just feels very familiar. Hello Marie! Privacy Policy & Terms of use. So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. But once you get it, youre there. But I know that for me, this is home and to our kids, for them, this is home. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. We're not mean, they're just soft. Ruth: Apart from patties? Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. If you can't handle the truth don't ask a Jamaican because we tell you like it is. Jamaica is the opposite. Other cultures tend to be more diplomatic whereas Jamaicans feel we should say it like it is to avoid misunderstanding. They believe that if youre maintaining peace, its okay to delay the truth or to color the truth. And that goes for everyone, women included. You show them their yes sir, no sir shame. TRUTH! Yes. I dont know. we might really be joking or not really being serious and it comes off as mean. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. Articles written from a Jamaican Perspective. The language has a distinctive rhythmic and melodic quality. Im glad you found this useful and informative. I think we are more blunt and direct so it maybe a been off putting. 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 You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. I tore up like a baby. I didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. You have judged Jamaican culture through what I assume is American lenses, but our culture is much richer and much deeper than your surface-deep analogy. 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. Hes Ghanaian, so just like me, he spent all his schooling years in Ghana, and then went to the US to University. Being done up to the nines. We will brag about cutting lines while others waited hours. 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. Xavier: All right. Final question. 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. So finally, when he comes, you say, So why you never tell me? Bwoy (boy), a never want to upset you. But the one thing that caught my attention was, you said, The dancing is to another level. Okay. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. 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. Chances are, you assumed they were arguing. Im not the one on someone elses website wailing and complaining. Your religion, your language all of that can go. So, whats the main takeaway here? WebHaitians and Jamaicans, just like many other immigrants groups in the U.S, have tension because they see each other as competition. And they know that you dont eat the red bits and the black bit, but they eat it. And inevitably, they had met Jamaicans and whatever, but tradition got in the way of anything ever evolving because of their traditional gender roles. If you think a Jamaican is being mean thats probably because we thought the same of you and decided to show you whatmean really is. / Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog], Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). It was too short of a time. The German accent is very aggressive. Ruth: Well, I think its a familiarity of it. WebJamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). Thank you for this Xavier. I just sat there and took in the surroundings of the kids playing, the adults, the whatever and we did basically nothing. The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. Whats the attraction or place that if I come to Ghana, I should visit? Most of these responses are based on feedback there and Asia, so far. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. You show them their weaknesses. It also comes down to where you went to school, where you work, who you know, what you drive, where you live, how often you travel, the first impression you give off, how you carry yourself, etc. I appreciate your outlook and will say that we get on much better with Canadians than Americans, in Jamaica. It is rather a major deficit in our socialization process. It shows up in the daily protocol, how you say hello to people. Who cares? , Sambusak in My Pak (@MoriRebel) March 8, 2020. We saw it-. This is an offense that can get your food establishment blacklisted as word spread that you are stingy with the gravy. Oh okay. And you think, you interpret commit commitment to it. So be very clear. Ruth: Im good Xavier. We know how to party until the sun comes up and can just as easily relax at home and sleep through the Sunday rainfall. That is like the biggest sin in Ghana. So, in terms of attractions, come and see a market come and be in a market. 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