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. So, whats the main takeaway here? But to others, it isn't. Ruth: Wheel and come again. Thank you for your support. Xavier: So my first question is, which paat a Jamaica yuh cum fram? Ruth: There we go, wheel and come again. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! I would tell you the truth straight up. Some will go as far as find a reason why the murder of Haitians is justifiable. Xavier: Theres nothing else. 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. I didnt go there nearly as much but-. So, that is typically, and I speak with lots of Jamaicans about that. 1. So Nigerians and Ghanaians in temperament tend to be very different that way. No humans like to be critisized or wrong but the force seems stronger in the jamaican culture. Ive had to explain to a Scottish-Canadian that Im only joking with my abusive humour. So, I think when youre surrounded by all of that, it makes you feel okay about being overseas. Why up to this very day are Jamaicans still considered aggressive,criminals and unduly outspoken? All of us over the side, we dont she (say) plantain, we say plantain. What non-Jamaicans should try to understand is the intention behind our perceived 'meanness'. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? Here is your epic story rhyme and poems and story plot lines and all. Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog]. FyffeStar (@FyffeJireh) March 7, 2020. Yes. So, I explain, I come from a culture where if we dont like you, we make it perfectly clear. Went to go and report me to the bank manager. Were, again, you know, I think in some places the Nigerians, they seem like the type that will tell you like it is. What I am saying is that we have a culture of responding aggressively when you cross the line. Too well,in fact,if you know what I mean. And Kelewele, which is fried ripe, and Im going to say it, plantain. I leave the Americans to ponder that one. 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. 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. Yogen No Ko (@styrofoambax) March 8, 2020. We will find that. Thats all Im saying. Your experiences are yours and your observations are your own. The German accent is very aggressive. I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. 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. Still, there is another side of Jamaicans. There is also an attitude of being a bad man or bad gyal. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. 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. We are just not as sensitive as everyone else. I can see this as embarrassing to admit. I dont know if theres anything else you have to add to adjusting that. Britt The Beauty (@Britt__Da__Shit) March 8, 2020. We'll save so much time . What you described, for instance, sounds more correct of African-American hood culture to me than Jamaicans at large. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). They will lash back. Yes. Xavier: So heres the next question. They arent necessarily bad thats to each owns interpretation but to me I see a lot of this materialism in Jamaicans. In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene looks at the fraught relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. In most countries gecko lizards are viewed as harmless creatures that do not attack and in some cases kept as pets. So me and my Jamaican crew, oh lord we get into trouble all the time. It calls on your senses much more than many other countries. Come this scammer, stop stalking me, am here to expose you, can u imagine a ghanian telling a friend of mine from sweeden how dangerous anyone from nigeria could be? They will cut out people because they get so hurt. Apparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think Hes Ghanaian, so just like me, he spent all his schooling years in Ghana, and then went to the US to University. 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. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. As one tweep explained, we have a short temper and an even shorter supply of patience. 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. Ruth: Its embedded somehow in the tradition of, you know, centuries. Jamaicans believe these lizards will stick to your skin leaving a pattern once they are pulled off. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. Ruth: Part two, yes. 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. Plus we really don't like when people ask, what we would consider a stupid question and our irritation comes out in our response. Yes. But there's plenty of "traditionally" nice Jamaicans though lol, Ni-Ko-lis We-li-yams, MBA (@InTheNickATime) March 8, 2020. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. I tore up like a baby. Yuh (you) coming tomorrow? Yes a coming tomorrow. Tomorrow pass, the next day pass, the next day pass. Yes, well make it work for us. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. 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. Because historically were so linked to Ghana. I wouldn't say we are mean, per say We're just short-tempered and aggressive. Canadians are not as bossy and the Commonwealth ties sometimes makes it easier for us to catch the dry humour. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. WebBy interviewing about 2,000 people across 40 communities in Jamaica, we looked at the predictors of anti-gay bias and measured them. Were still very conservative in Jamaica, for the most part. @shadowtheprcat was such a good sport in the airport and quite the show stopper. You know, and that traditions have been carried out since then. And again, we kind of touched on it. Lord have mercy. WebJamaicans are all hustlers. 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. Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. Thats all. I never thought Jamaicans were mean! Although in Jamaica sexual boundaries are rigidly and violently monitored, we integrate readily and easily with different ethnicities, political views and national boundaries. So even though Jamaicans might look at seh, bwoy dem mek dem clothes tight eeh, (say, boy they make their clothes tight huh) because they do make their clothes tight here, to show their form, to show their body. Peace out. We were taught that any Their dislike for Nigerians did not start todayy. The only reason I came was because I fell in love with a Ghanaian. Because of this, many foreigners see us as aggressive, especially when they work with us. 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. I say lord, tek (take) time nuh (no) man. 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. Total myth. As you clearly have nothing meaningful to say, you have been blocked from further correspondence. The softer spoken ones seem less of this. So, its hierarchical in terms of tradition, in terms of gender, in terms of age. We're honest. Kirk Campbell, i dont know if youre a jamaican but Im one, and we are a very aggressive people, yes, aggressive. Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). That said, homophobia is not mean. 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. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. Pure rubbish!!!! What was it, what did they say? Re: I Hate Jamaicans by Zebulun15 ( m ): 10:18pm On Apr 21, 2021. So Ruth, how are you? So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. Usually a toughness like this and materialism is surface meaning a deeper weakness.of some sort. So yes, weve done both. 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. You have to wait for A, B and C to happen before you go and say that this person died. If you don't like me, say so and move along. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. But Really Though? 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 are notorious for finding ways to get to the front of long lines. Wi tek bad tings mek joke? Lets say youre walking through Spain and you seeing these historic buildings. Whats the, if Im coming to Ghana, I cant say whats your favorite, but whats the thing that we must try. So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? Jamaicans are from the most aggressive tribes in west Africa, ( youruba, ashanti, fanti, etc. ) I know some very nice jamaicans but if you date a jamaican man especially who grew up poor and had to be even harder. After that trip, we went up to a park in the hills-. I can respect that. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. Xavier: So my next question to you is, so what do you like? Rhaatid! 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