Mean? You claim to be descendants of the Maroon, yet you attack your brother and devise a mischief. 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. Why up to this very day are Jamaicans still considered aggressive,criminals and unduly outspoken? I cant fully explain it, but it just is. All rights reserved. So be very clear. 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. Ruth: Theres a time. Most of us speak patois, which is an aggressive language, like German. We may not coddle or preen but we still care about you. They praise our customer service and wish they could learn to live at our more laidback pace. WebYes, they both feel like home. So come connect with one of the Jamaicans here and have them sort of introduce Ghana to yuh (you). 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. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. Thanks for commenting. A means set to keep Africans apart in the diaspora. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. Theres a lot of reverence for the passing of time. Jena Marie (@JenaMarie426) March 8, 2020, That's an honest assessment! I just sat there and just took in my surroundings, just like you said. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. Was, you know, you must have one of those moments where they said, Youre Jamaican and something may come after that? We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. Why do you people loose sleep over a perceived hatred from Ghanians? So you get lost in a maze of market and thats where, thats the heartbeat of Ghana. In Ghana, so thats what I would do in Ghana. we might really be joking or not really being serious and it comes off as mean. Here is your epic story rhyme and poems and story plot lines and all. So it boils down to racism or the belief Xavier: All right. Their open markets are like Coronation times 20. Yes, there is nothing like patties here. Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. Our results confirm the suspicion that Maybe a little bit more, I dont know, but it wasnt too far. this is not true at all. Yes, once we made it home. It was Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). In our Jamaicans to the World series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Ruth Kwakwa, a Jamaican living in Ghana. Xavier: Oh yes. Here we are laughing and some random person comes over to ask why were arguing. Plus, some Africans . Be careful. I asked him why, and he said it was because other Jamaican-Americans he knew influenced him And with me today is Ruth Qwaqwa from Ghana, a Jamaican who is living there. But let me say this on the flip side, and you said something that was very interesting. So, I explain, I come from a culture where if we dont like you, we make it perfectly clear. You are. We lived in South Africa twice, actually. Now, Jamaica tek (take) dancing to another level, youre saying that, not even close? We accept it! In the good and bad sense. What was it, what did they say? 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. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. Ruth: Kakum Park. I dont know. Haha.I would say direct & passionate instead. Xavier: I can tell you this, Ghana is at the top of my list, and I will be back. I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. It depends on your experience and identity. Its wasnt necessarily Bob Marley. Yes. So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! Jamaica is definitely an extremely homophobic country. 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. Yes. 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. They know which parts, they know that it has to open, as well. WebJamaicans do not take kindly to insults. And we appreciate you spending the time. Ruth: Okay. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. You are an affront to other islands 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 Not Jamaican, but as a foreigner, I do not think this is true. You have to wait for A, B and C to happen before you go and say that this person died. And it, I mean-. 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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. You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. As a little girl in primary school, ourteacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. 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. Thank you very much. And I think that thats what really felt good. And why they doing this and? We dont get it. Have you ever seen two Germans having an exciting conversation before? I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. I would say the total Ghanaian experience is to climb the stairs above a market area and just watch how people move. Kirk Campbell, I didnt say s law , dummy. . As a little girl in primary school, our teacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. The only reason I came was because I fell in love with a Ghanaian. What I am saying is that we have a culture of responding aggressively when you cross the line. You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. 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. Generally speaking, we dont like stupid questions and we hate repeating ourselves. Once people realized there was a cat in the bag, they had so many questions and wanted to meet him. There is also a what many call today toxic maculinity part of the culture. Being prim and proper has its time and place, but applied to us outside of a formal setting, it often stinks of Eurocentric ideals. Toruk Makto (@BufbertBeefcake) March 8, 2020. The softer spoken ones seem less of this. When you treat people nice them tek disadvantage of you. I wont. I dont know if theres anything else you have to add to adjusting that. We were taught that any Ghana is not going to be delivered to you on a plate like that. Because Ackee came from Ghana, but Ghanaians typically dont eat ackee. WebJamaicans are all hustlers. That whole concept, I think, is a Western concept. That is like the biggest sin in Ghana. No. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. FyffeStar (@FyffeJireh) March 7, 2020. And I think youve covered it all. 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. Ironically cutting lines is one of the things we Jamaicans hate. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. This is all also part of ego and a learned hardened exterior they have. 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! Because historically were so linked to Ghana. We came and the same ship. Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. I didnt go there nearly as much but-. Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. Although African slaves from other regions of Africa were also brought to Jamaica.Jamaicans can You will need a sense of humor. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! This also exists in parts of Africa as well. 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. They will defend. (4420 Views), Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans Are Superior / There's Something About Us Nigerians. So, Ive lived overseas off and on quite a bit. Xavier: You know, I saw you when I got there. Clothes, looks, being right, what they have or can do with a lack of intrinsic worth and emotional understanding. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I would tell you the truth straight up. sharp sharp indeed. I think thats what they have in common and thats whats very similar to Jamaica. 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. Jamaicans do not take kindly to insults. I mean, it was just amazing. After that trip, we went up to a park in the hills-. Wi tek bad tings mek joke? 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)?. So, I think when youre surrounded by all of that, it makes you feel okay about being overseas. WebThis form of English is used in commerce, government, media and education. I mean theyre very, very different places. Ghanaians believe in peace, at all costs. Xavier: Good. They just dont understand why the truth seems a bit delayed or seems a bit colored. This is rapidly changing, but not fast enough. And now I couldn't get a new bank card. It almost sounds like it wasnt as bad and you talked about the, gender roles, and so on. But like seriously? I never thought Jamaicans were mean! Having little but putting on the fake diamonds. However, your observation of how that pride plays out is shallow and inaccurate. The tradition is very hierarchical. She had a baby. Ruth: I mean, its generally younger people who do it. I think we joke a lot about almost everything. Put Nuff Gravy is the anthem of many Jamaicans when they go to restaurants and street food vendors. But, I can assure you, if you ask anyone in the world who youve just described, they would tell you: AN AMERICAN. This is an offense that can get your food establishment blacklisted as word spread that you are stingy with the gravy. Why unnuh cyaah be gentle and sweet like sugar and cream? Xavier: Aright. I almost beat her up. Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. But both of them caught my vibe. They will talk about it for days. WebJamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). Learn how your comment data is processed. The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? At noones fault of there own. 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 didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. Keep your fake smiles. Some of the stuff youre saying, youre not getting a lot of the stereotypical, Id say. I leave the Americans to ponder that one. 3. Theres a big detachment there. 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. , They're gonna get you for this. So, people would be scared that somebody like me would come and have children here and then would leave with the children. . Jamaican men can try to boss Jamaican women around all they like, but unlike America, we have a predominantly Black Matriarchal culture. Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans Are Superior, There's Something About Us Nigerians. If I hadnt met him, I dont know when I would have come, but I came because of him and I found all of this, which surprised me. You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. There has been so many cases of ghanians hatred towards Nigerians, and I mean offline. I just wanted the chance to get back at her. Its by far a more solid argument than ask anyone in the world. Babylon give you a toy.in your mind you turn cowboy. Ruth: And you very much see that here. 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. 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. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? Were aggressive, but not mean. Ruth: Im good Xavier. In 2011, the figure was 40 per cent. You know, and that traditions have been carried out since then. And I just remember closing my eyes and listening to everything and saying, oh my goodness, this sounds like home. Xavier: Theres so much to unpack in that. We are very loving though. And I was like, no, but the Virgin Mary just didnt have a baby. As time went on, I learned of the MAROON settlement and of the slaves who fled to the mountains in Jamaica. So, that is typically, and I speak with lots of Jamaicans about that. If you would like to evacuate a room of Jamaicans quickly, scream croaking lizard. So, thats a very hard thing for foreigners to get used to it. You may not have many. They actually know right at that point that they cant come. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. Right? 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. And then later still swear they take critisim fine its you with the problem. Everything comes to a halt at the sight of rain. There is also an attitude of being a bad man or bad gyal. So theres a whole old school, what we consider to be an old school conversation around that. This jamaican bank lady. daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. This conservation effort always seems to get deflated when the water and light bill comes each month. get along very well. So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. 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? 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. Thank God for the internet. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! They eat boiled green plantains here. 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 rest is history. But wouldnt you rather know now than later? We generally dont beat around the bush. 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. Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. 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. Send the mad and aggressive slaves to Jamaica. You show them their yes sir, no sir shame. We like to yell at each other, but were just joking around. believe that Jamaicans think they are better than Africans and I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. Ruth: Part two, yes. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. Ive seen it happen all the time, particularly with Americans sticking their nose into our business when we were perfectly fine. That one is big. In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene looks at the fraught relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, Peace out. So, yes. Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. Listen a lot and talk less. So, Jamaicans and other cultures too. Your ancestors must be bowing their heads in shame. How this translates is that, people dont speak and share their information with the speed at which Jamaicans speak and share information. Your experiences are yours and your observations are your own. Pretty sure Id have a great time in Jamaica. Xavier: All right. At the heart of all this is that some cultures and the specific people within them perceive Jamaican cultural cues as too aggressive because of the lenses they look through. So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? But, its all familiar and its all similar. 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. And it was emotional. And I think you kind of got into that. We may be loud and in some cases brutish but we're polite and respectful. Both nations are members of the United Nations, however neither country has a resident ambassador. Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. At this point, their eyes are bulging out of their heads. Nothing compares with the Chieftaincy System, but its still very important here. @shadowtheprcat was such a good sport in the airport and quite the show stopper. So if you are going to be lying down on a beach in a swimsuit, you will find people coming home from a funeral, staring at you, kind of thinking, what are you doing? So they dont tend to display their body, to design clothing, to display their body like that. Listen to them, listen to how they interact. Yes. Yes. Hello Marie! 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). Croaking Lizards (Gecko) Mi hear a loud croaken lizaad pon yuh verandah, suh me tun back Thank you for your support. So, if you imagine raw dumpling. So, it is not me who needs peace or therapy. , Im not sure what that ladys problem was. Xavier: So my next question to you is, so what do you like? And you are exactly right, I learned in history the exact thing, even to this day the American government still have a policy to not let in too much jamaicans in the U.S. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. We saw it-. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. You just swallow it, just like that. People call in sick to work. I know some very nice jamaicans but if you date a jamaican man especially who grew up poor and had to be even harder. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. You didnt spend long enough. Likewhat?? Ruth: Yes. Pure rubbish!!!! Lord have mercy. Remember, the Irish suffer the same fate despite being quite northern themselves. Ruth: But yes. Their dislike for Nigerians did not start todayy. Xavier: Well, heres my next question. 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. I can respect that. The world stops when it is raining. Now, if youre not a first-timer and you already used to the place, and I would say, everybody should try it, is Fufu. Instead of trying to answer this one myself, Ive enlisted the help of fellow Jamaicans to tell you why we are so mean after all or that youre totally mistaken. 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. Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. So, Fufu is a mix of cassava, typically cassava and planting, green plantain, planting, mashed to a sticky kind of, pulp. . Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? For one, they are both extremely proud and passionate peoples, which can sometimes lead to conflict. Hello Kim! Is there anything missing from this list? They may even argue to the death that it wasnt or just let what you say pass by with blissful ignorance as they reassure themselves. 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. Ruth: Yes. It comes from way back and it persists to this day. 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. We'll save so much time . WebA few months ago, one of my Jamaican friends told me that he doesnt like Haitians. Theyre not used to that here at all. Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. This is inevitable as attaching your worth and identity to external things creates a very unstable self worth which is affected by the external. MOST racist people do not know that they are racists but simply just think and find a reason to dislike. Ruth: There you go. 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. Comedically Jamaicans are extremely witty with a unique humor. Here are the 9 Reasons Why You Should be Eating More 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. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. Have you ever wondered whats it like being a Jamaican living in Ghana? 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. And I think that thats why we have this whole salt fish story going on. Jamaicans are moreto the point. Before the dumpling boil, it has that kind of consistency, which leads me to think that thats where our concept of dumpling came from. So, things are still assigned to gender in a way that we no longer assign them to in Jamaica. So, our Jamaican belief is truth, at all costs. In different ways though. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. Were still very conservative in Jamaica, for the most part. If you look awful in that dress, we will tell you so and hurt your feelings. / 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. 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