You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. So, lets say the heavy tradition. What do you like most about Ghana? Never before have I ever heard so much ignorance or seen such lies put on the internet. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. 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. I have two Jamaicans in my house and I love them to death. Most foreigners are more on the placating or diplomatic side. Whatsapp. 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 almost beat her up. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. But yes, theres a good and bad side to everything. Ruth: But theres the spirit that says, Its okay not to say, all right now, we can say that later. But, its all familiar and its all similar. Because historically were so linked to Ghana. Jamaicans believe these lizards will stick to your skin leaving a pattern once they are pulled off. What can you accomplish by not having a conversation that might solve problems? (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). Rain is like kryptonite to Jamaicans. The tradition is very hierarchical. 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. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? Hypocrite. Yes. Comedically Jamaicans are extremely witty with a unique humor. They are viewed like the most dangerous dinosaur. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? So Nigerians and Ghanaians in temperament tend to be very different that way. So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. That you're hurt and let's be friends? The majority of Jamaicans arent. Whats the attraction or place that if I come to Ghana, I should visit? Is there anything missing from this list? I mean theyre very, very different places. WebJamaicans do not take kindly to insults. So, you can decide, which is the right pronunciation, but its more people calling it, plantain and plantain. Ruth: You just to absorb it. Telling each side is the challenge. I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. I wouldnt say that, its not that I dont like it, but its harder to get used to. Because matrilineally, our kids belong to my family and not my husbands family. Why do you people loose sleep over a perceived hatred from Ghanians? We know how to party until the sun comes up and can just as easily relax at home and sleep through the Sunday rainfall. differences. . So, Jamaicans and other cultures too. Babylon give you a toy.in your mind you turn cowboy. There is also an attitude of being a bad man or bad gyal. As for the hurt when criticized, this one had me laughing. Your religion, your language all of that can go. 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. WebHowever, we do know that hate speech on social media in modern. The other thing I like about Ghana is, well, theres so many things. 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. Ghana is rather homogenous. 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. I think we are more blunt and direct so it maybe a been off putting. 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. Our results confirm the suspicion that 5.Small gravy portions Nuh gi mi nuh dry so so food, put more gravy pon it Jamaica is the opposite. Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. 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. And the other thing is dasheen. I guess home is where the family is too. Xavier: I can tell you this, Ghana is at the top of my list, and I will be back. And I know dancehall music has gotten quite popular there, with some Ghana artists that have come out and performed with Jamaicans, so well have to have a music segment. Why Do Jamaicans And Ibibio Men Hate Tall Girls / Why Are Ghanaians So Mean? The rest is history. And again, we kind of touched on it. People will hide the truth so as not to upset you. . 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. You do not put everything out there and you do not speak your mind, just like that. Thank you for your support. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. They will lash back. [2] [3] [4] [5] History [ edit] We may be loud and in some cases brutish but we're polite and respectful. 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. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Kirk Campbell, I didnt say s law , dummy. The Chieftaincy System runs alongside the Government System the one that were used to, but they both have quite a You know, even the Chieftaincy System has a significant amount of power. Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. That would be you, darling. You can never go clockwise when youre saying hello to people. (4420 Views), Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans Are Superior / There's Something About Us Nigerians. Xavier: So food, lets talk food. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. 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. Re: Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? I can see this as embarrassing to admit. WebJamaican English, including Jamaican Standard English, is a variety of English native to Jamaica and is the official language of the country. Ruth: Yu (you) cannot be a hypocrite, right? At noones fault of there own. 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. 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. Hello Marie! But twice we lived in South Africa twice. Xavier: Aright. 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. I know that when I first came here, I should have written a lot more because I knew some of it would become very same old, same old. We accept it! Also, what many outsiders view as us fussing is us having a good time. 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. But in traditional Ghana, our children wouldnt even inherit from him. And there is big emphasis and focus on peoples external identity and value. We are blunt and joke a lot. Meanwhile, when I lived in Georgia, there were African Americans protesting at universities that affirmative action shouldnt be open to other non-White races/ethnicities and that Black people from other countries shouldnt have access either. i have a lot of Jamaicans friends and i give all the respect drew to them god bless all my springfield Jamaican. 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. 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 Xavier: It was near enough to the castles. 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. I dont feel it is just a Barbadian problem as it is regional. Thats on you once more. I honestly think its the other way around and not just for Jamaicans. Even while enjoying social time, non-Jamaicans often mistake our loud conversations for fights. Seek peace. Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. Funny to see the comment above from Marty and what came across as defensive reply from the author. 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. (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. And I think youve covered it all. But people eat it raw. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. THE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. They praise our customer service and wish they could learn to live at our more laidback pace. It was Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse. So, that stew with that, and yeah. 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. Yes, well make it work for us. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. Ruth: Yes. Is Anyone Taking American Politics Seriously Anymore? What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? 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. Ruth: I dont have many but there are two common ones. So, thats a very hard thing for foreigners to get used to it. Their open markets are like Coronation times 20. In the good and bad sense. Ruth: But in terms of those wow Jamaica moment, yuh (you) get the Usain Bolt, yuh (you) get the Reggae. Here is your epic story rhyme and poems and story plot lines and all. 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. 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 thats why Im hesitant to use the word lie. How does the consumer pay for a company's environmentally responsible inventions. 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. You show them their yes sir, no sir shame. So finally, when he comes, you say, So why you never tell me? Bwoy (boy), a never want to upset you. Chances are, I don't like you either. / 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. They say American hate waiting on the phone for Customer Service. People do not posture for looks and ego. And I think that thats what really felt good. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. 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? Still, there is another side of Jamaicans. People call in sick to work. I have ALWAYS known that the East Indies had a problem with the Jamaican ( Cuban and Haitian). 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. More like direct. Its wasnt necessarily Bob Marley. All the best. 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. So I dont know. Im not sure if that says more about their own personality types than our culture, but we sure welcomed them when they came running to our defence! Look like a police or look like a criminal. Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. Thank God for the internet. (She was probably just pissed that shes in Canada in winter!). 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. We are like, what you see is what you get. As one tweep explained, we have a short temper and an even shorter supply of patience. So, in as much as the traditional protocol are beautiful to watch, if youre not from it, its a little hard to take. Okay. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. So, I always get people wanting to make that connection. WebJamaicans are all hustlers. It's not that we are mean, we just find humor in almost everything. Even though I dont speak the local languages, the rhythm of the local languages resonates with me and I cant explain it. So, you dont see people walking around, grown women walking around with their thigh [sound break] is showing or was and I miss having a whole beach culture saying, lets, come wi (we) go beach nuh (no)?. What do you miss the most about Jamaica? We lived in South Africa twice, actually. 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. Although African slaves from other regions of Africa were also brought to Jamaica.Jamaicans can Total BS headline. We will find that. Ruth: In Jamaica the biggest sin is what? Ruth: Wheel and come again. You know, the proverb that came to mind was, children to speak when theyre spoken to. Thats the first proverb that came to mind when you kind of said that. So, things are still assigned to gender in a way that we no longer assign them to in Jamaica. That being said, we will tell you bout your muma and her claat if you fly pass your nest. 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. We're just blunt and straightforward AF and we don't take no shit from nobody. Ruth: The flip side of that means that theres limited ability to challenge in the way that were used to in Jamaica. You may not have many. Most of us speak patois, which is an aggressive language, like German. This is inevitable as attaching your worth and identity to external things creates a very unstable self worth which is affected by the external. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. Just try not to catch us on a bad day, eh? So, even in terms of inheritance. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. 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. We'll save so much time . And I think you kind of got into that. And now I couldn't get a new bank card. On a bad day? The author clearly wanted her post to go viral and it worked. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. Maybe some psychologists can explain it, but it resonates in a way that makes you feel good. Lord have mercy. Unregistered Wedding Ring (@askanonpro) March 7, 2020. The same is true of the Jamaican accent. believe that Jamaicans think they are better than Africans and Ruth: And you very much see that here. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. No. Why is that? A means set to keep Africans apart in the diaspora. I thank you for the education about Jamaican culture. Yuh (you) coming tomorrow? Yes a coming tomorrow. Tomorrow pass, the next day pass, the next day pass. Being done up to the nines. Ruth: Okay. The world stops when it is raining. So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. TRUTH IS, Bajans and Trinis are not going to let up, so its up to you Jamaica to make your formal statement. I have a Haitian family member, for instance, who shared that it wasnt the White kids telling him to go back to his country. MOST racist people do not know that they are racists but simply just think and find a reason to dislike. If we hurt your feelings yesterday, were sorry, but thicken up that skin because Lord knows we might do it again tomorrow! I didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. We were taught that any mad/crazy slave or any slave who could not take instructions, were shipped off to Jamaica. WebThen in November 1969, the Ghanaian government passed an order called the Aliens Compliance Order, which authorized all undocumented immigrants( or aliens as they Ruth: I mean, its generally younger people who do it. You are. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. Yes. Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? And at some point, we left the US to be in South Africa, and then came back to Ghana. So, whats the main takeaway here? What was it, what did they say? That one is big. I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. The Top 13 Jamaican Recipes People in America Were Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Ice Cream Recipe, Tips on Cooking with Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Jamaican Rum Cream Recipe: Kerri-Anns Kravings. Furthermore, our society and culture is inherently aggressive. It was the African Americans. Spending everything on the BMW. Everything comes to a halt at the sight of rain. Going to work or school on a rainy day Mi wi cum, wen de rain ease up WebThis form of English is used in commerce, government, media and education. 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