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. Every time a Southerner gives me this as their reason for why the South East is a great place to live, I burst their bubble by telling them that this is precisely what I hate about it and why I dont trust them. 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. I would say the total Ghanaian experience is to climb the stairs above a market area and just watch how people move. Its one of those-, Xavier: I dont mean to interrupt yuh (you) but its funny because we went to the slave castle and that was good. 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. There, its very hierarchical. As for the hurt when criticized, this one had me laughing. And just seeing people stand up with their hands a kimbo, it just felt familiar. And why they doing this and? We dont get it. Yes, once we made it home. We like to yell at each other, but were just joking around. Who the first time Audley came, I ah she (a said), come, yuh (you) have to go to a market. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. 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. So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! Most of these responses are based on feedback there and Asia, so far. It comes from way back and it persists to this day. Thats on you once more. 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. We know how to party until the sun comes up and can just as easily relax at home and sleep through the Sunday rainfall. 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. So, I caan (cant) just come out and start a big, big argument with somebody whos much older than me, because it doesnt wash so well. Jamaican men can try to boss Jamaican women around all they like, but unlike America, we have a predominantly Black Matriarchal culture. Also, what many outsiders view as us fussing is us having a good time. 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. Don't let the frown scare you. I never thought Jamaicans were mean! . See How To Advertise. 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. I can tell you this, you know, I kept saying, oh, Jamaican just saying that because its been ingrained in us to say, we come from there. You claim to be descendants of the Maroon, yet you attack your brother and devise a mischief. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. You show them their weaknesses. 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. Ruth: Everything, everything. Re: I Hate Jamaicans by Zebulun15 ( m ): 10:18pm On Apr 21, 2021. Ruth: But theres the spirit that says, Its okay not to say, all right now, we can say that later. Although in Jamaica sexual Generally speaking, we dont like stupid questions and we hate repeating ourselves. When you and I sit down, separately, well have another conversation. Yes. But people eat it raw. Yes. Im not the one on someone elses website wailing and complaining. But any, maybe one tip youd seh (say), if youre moving here, what would the one thing youd seh (say). But I wasnt a historian. But it is this way. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that - Martin Luther King. I dont know much about French Canada, so Ill have to take your word for it! Its a hard exterior with a soft interior and lack of emotional control. 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. WebHaitians and Jamaicans, just like many other immigrants groups in the U.S, have tension because they see each other as competition. So Nigerians and Ghanaians in temperament tend to be very different that way. WebTHE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. Getty Images. Also we're not very good at hiding our true feelings so it's not surprising that some would interpret this as being mean. I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. I think its silly to think Jamaicans are assholes and then wander into the lions den thinking she stands a chance. Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. As I tell everybody, youre free to crack jokes with the people around you in both of these countries. WebBy interviewing about 2,000 people across 40 communities in Jamaica, we looked at the predictors of anti-gay bias and measured them. Even though I dont speak the local languages, the rhythm of the local languages resonates with me and I cant explain it. Its not your place to say who died. Xavier: The canopies that you go up on the trees, but the best part for me was just listening and just watching the people and it was just amazing to me. Yes. Before the dumpling boil, it has that kind of consistency, which leads me to think that thats where our concept of dumpling came from. And Kelewele, which is fried ripe, and Im going to say it, plantain. Keep your fake smiles. I didnt have to spend years there to see that one. FOH, Go, get a damm haircut, and learn where in Africa jamaicans came from , youre a damm fool, Instead of writing this load of crap Why does the author not ask Jamaicans to stop stealing the $4million reported by LIME to stop stealing the copper wire for residents of Manchester to have service. Learn how your comment data is processed. MOST racist people do not know that they are racists but simply just think and find a reason to dislike. Ruth: Ill give you a classic example. Whatsapp. 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. Thank you for this Xavier. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Jamaica is definitely an extremely homophobic country. Xavier: Wow. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. You may not have many. differences. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Ghana? WebA few months ago, one of my Jamaican friends told me that he doesnt like Haitians. I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. It comes out in society through materialism and other behaviours and characteristics. Telling each side is the challenge. Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog]. So you have quite an experience then with, way down South and back up North? Web13 September 2020. After that trip, we went up to a park in the hills-. Its not that obvious, but if you keep quiet, you can hear what Ghana is and hear what it represents. There is also a what many call today toxic maculinity part of the culture. Xavier: Oh yes. Canadians are not as bossy and the Commonwealth ties sometimes makes it easier for us to catch the dry humour. They know which parts, they know that it has to open, as well. They believe that if youre maintaining peace, its okay to delay the truth or to color the truth. We are forward and direct. If youre LGBTQ then there is documented truth to Jamaican being hostile. . And then later still swear they take critisim fine its you with the problem. Apparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think Some of the stuff youre saying, youre not getting a lot of the stereotypical, Id say. I tore up like a baby. Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. 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. They do so because CLASS is what runs our society and money is not the only determining factor associated with class for us. The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. 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. 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. It's not mean it's just that we have no time to pamper and sugar coat to save people's feelings. Yogen No Ko (@styrofoambax) March 8, 2020. Just try not to catch us on a bad day, eh? And I just remember closing my eyes and listening to everything and saying, oh my goodness, this sounds like home. The other thing I like about Ghana is, well, theres so many things. The same is true of the Jamaican accent. So, whats the main takeaway here? Again ot all are like this of course, but its a trend. Its time for you to come back, but in the meantime, hope springs eternal. The two cents that I'd add is that we aren't necessarily mean but rather we were raised to be thick skinned and outspoken. Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. Thank God for the internet. WebJamaicans are all hustlers. So anyway, so right planting or planting cut up with ginger and everything. I appreciate knowing how to not offend and not be offended. Theyre very proud of their shape, but its covered. WebGhanaJamaica relations refers to the bilateral relations between Ghana and Jamaica. Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. What can you accomplish by not having a conversation that might solve problems? Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. If you can't handle the truth don't ask a Jamaican because we tell you like it is. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. (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. I think the experience in Ghana is much more Which one is it? Ruth: Kakum Park. We dont have anything to compare with that in Jamaica. Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? And I never came looking for it. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. But, its all familiar and its all similar. Who said Ghanaians hate us? 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? And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. But its all very tasty, very peppery, very flavored with different smoked fishes. I can fix it. When yuh (you) coming? But there's plenty of "traditionally" nice Jamaicans though lol, Ni-Ko-lis We-li-yams, MBA (@InTheNickATime) March 8, 2020. They can deport us until kingdom come, but the UK is an extension of Jamaica. Shame on you. Jamaicans do not take kindly to insults. They will defend. And with me today is Ruth Qwaqwa from Ghana, a Jamaican who is living there. So, much like we talk about Patois being or soul or heart language. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! I dont know. Remember, the Irish suffer the same fate despite being quite northern themselves. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). It calls on your senses much more than many other countries. 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. but all the island peoples are family. Ruth: Yes. Thank you very much. Be careful. But like seriously? A prime example of this is America. We ate, you know, we went up, they had these trees that you that-. From what I have observed it is a egoistic culture. So me and my Jamaican crew, oh lord we get into trouble all the time. Dem too soft and hypocritical. Xavier: I can tell you this, Ghana is at the top of my list, and I will be back. Listen to them, listen to how they interact. Who cares? It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. Okay. they give all Black folks a bad reputation. sharp sharp indeed. They were the men and women who could not be broken. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. I dont know if theres anything else you have to add to adjusting that. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. Hypocrite. You just swallow it, just like that. Xavier: So, my next question is this one, what was the biggest adjustment there? This is rapidly changing, but not fast enough. So, in as much as the traditional protocol are beautiful to watch, if youre not from it, its a little hard to take. I mean, the Dominican (Republic) is embarrassed of their hate of Haitian people. Research like this is essential to understanding why that is, and how to change it. But, were they really? But Ghana feels like home in a different way. As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. believe that Jamaicans think they are better than Africans and But the way we flavor it with salt fish is a way they flavor the majority of Ghanaian dishes are flavored with some form of smoked fish that is cut up just the same way wed cut up salt fish. I mean, what is not a better way to keep slaves from revolting as a whole. I think we are more blunt and direct so it maybe a been off putting. People tend to be industrious, imaginative, and contrary to another unwelcome stereotype hard I didnt go there nearly as much but-. They will talk about it for days. So, tradition here reveres time. Peace out. And again, we kind of touched on it. Lord have mercy. Xavier: You know, I saw you when I got there. I think thats what they have in common and thats whats very similar to Jamaica. They just dont understand why the truth seems a bit delayed or seems a bit colored. And I think that thats why we have this whole salt fish story going on. Ruth: Its embedded somehow in the tradition of, you know, centuries. I can see this as embarrassing to admit. Ghana is rather homogenous. There are no hurt feelings, but if you dont know our culture you would assume otherwise. Is there anything missing from this list? Completely different experiences, completely. I can respect that. Still, there is another side of Jamaicans. 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. It sits in a soup, in a very spicy soup. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Ruth: Yes. Ruth: But in terms of those wow Jamaica moment, yuh (you) get the Usain Bolt, yuh (you) get the Reggae. 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. I would tell you the truth straight up. At noones fault of there own. Its up to you to see your strengths for what they are! So, I explain, I come from a culture where if we dont like you, we make it perfectly clear. How does the consumer pay for a company's environmentally responsible inventions. Why is that? If Ghana develops, its for all Ghanaians and if the country goes down on its knees because of corruption and inefficiency it will affect everyone too. 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. No. 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. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. , 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. You can see the sensitivity between the hard shell. And I think that thats what really felt good. Maybe a little bit more, I dont know, but it wasnt too far. What do you miss the most about Jamaica? Total BS headline. The people who do eat it, eat it like a fruit. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. I cant fully explain it, but it just is. But, this aggressiveness, is seen as playfulness in our culture. It sounds aggressive. Im a proud Jamaican love us or hate us Barbados or Trini we dont care we are who we are we wont stop yall from hating us cause your countries aint the only country that hate Jamaicans and we are still living so we dont care. Ruth: There you go. Xavier: It was about an hour away or, yes, about that. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. She had a baby. So, I think when youre surrounded by all of that, it makes you feel okay about being overseas. And because Im coming from Ghana Im waiting for that to be thoroughly jazzed up, rocking left, right and center. WebThis form of English is used in commerce, government, media and education. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. i have a lot of Jamaicans friends and i give all the respect drew to them god bless all my springfield Jamaican. Thats blatantly hateful behavior and a completely separate topic from what were discussing here. It is not just Jamaican women who fear croaking lizards but Jamaican men will find excuses to leave a room with one. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. You didnt spend long enough. 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. Its usually a symptom of a fragile ego which is understandable because the culture is also very egotistical and ego is seen as mainly positive to them. [2] [3] [4] [5] History [ edit] Utter rubbish! 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 you see it clashing quite a bit. You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. Because of this, many foreigners see us as aggressive, especially when they work with us. Being done up to the nines. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? Ruth: I tell this to, African-Americans as well, because we come with the same quest for Ghana. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. Ghanaians-. I cannot come). If we hurt your feelings yesterday, were sorry, but thicken up that skin because Lord knows we might do it again tomorrow! The tradition is very hierarchical. Xavier: -its emotional. Ive seen it happen all the time, particularly with Americans sticking their nose into our business when we were perfectly fine. Not having enough gravy on food is an insult to a Jamaican. Xavier: -its just totally. You show them their weaknesses. Ruth: Yes. 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 am sorry that that has been your experience with Jamaicans, but I cannot say the same as someone born and raised in the country and who has lived in two other countries since then. If you hear people laughing, speaking in a way that youre familiar with, or that resonates with your soul. We were taught that any mad/crazy slave or any slave who could not take instructions, were shipped off to Jamaica. Xavier: Well, heres my next question. 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. I keep telling you, Matt. 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. Having little but putting on the fake diamonds. Xavier: All right. Ghanaians believe in peace, at all costs. I wouldnt say that, its not that I dont like it, but its harder to get used to. Is "Lady Koi Koi" Real Or Just A Myth Story? We are very loving though. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! You have to greet them in a counterclockwise direction. What did they do? Peoples behavior represents centuries of behavior that was interrupted at some point, but it wasnt taken away. And there is big emphasis and focus on peoples external identity and value. Although in Jamaica sexual boundaries are rigidly and violently monitored, we integrate readily and easily with different ethnicities, political views and national boundaries. Thats all. Too bad for them that I can compare an attitude/image to 100 different (awful) things, Ambrosia Blue Lagoon Budget (@ambrosia_omG) March 7, 2020, Not mean, we're just an extremely direct culture. So thats classic. Plus, some Africans So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. . Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. No, Im not saying were going to kill you if you say the wrong Why didnt they bow down and be normal? Making purchases via these links result in a small reward for us at no extra cost to you. Were, again, you know, I think in some places the Nigerians, they seem like the type that will tell you like it is. that the other party is racist, and perhaps cultural 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. Between 1845 and 1917, more than 36,000 Indians came from British India to British Jamaica because of the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in India at the time. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. What I am saying is that we have a culture of responding aggressively when you cross the line. When you treat people nice them tek disadvantage of you. I think theres so much to see that you just have to silence yourself and silence the critique, save the questions, and do ask them. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. (We take bad things make joke). Sometimes English just wont do and Ghanaians like to invent their own, more practical words and phrases. We're just blunt and straightforward AF and we don't take no shit from nobody. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). It shows up in the daily protocol, how you say hello to people. They can be very mean. Xavier: Well, thank you and blessings to you and your family and to all the Jamaicans there in Ghana. Jamaicans are notorious for finding ways to get to the front of long lines. The softer spoken ones seem less of this. / 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. Yes, they both feel like home. It is rather a major deficit in our socialization process. Articles written from a Jamaican Perspective. I know some very nice jamaicans but if you date a jamaican man especially who grew up poor and had to be even harder. 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. But even through the yelling, chances are well reach an understanding. 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