What was it, what did they say? People will hide the truth so as not to upset you. Hi, Im Xavier Murphy, founder of Jamicas.com. Put Nuff Gravy is the anthem of many Jamaicans when they go to restaurants and street food vendors. 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. Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved.Privacy Policy & Terms of use. 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. You show them their weaknesses. So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! 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. So Nigerians and Ghanaians in temperament tend to be very different that way. Thank God for the internet. On a good day, well humour you. Jamaicas Sangster International Airport Getting MAJOR Upgrades To Become World-Class Facility! 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. No humans like to be critisized or wrong but the force seems stronger in the jamaican culture. At noones fault of there own. , They're gonna get you for this. The other thing I like about Ghana is, well, theres so many things. The rest is history. Shame on you. 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 Re: I Hate Jamaicans by Zebulun15 ( m ): 10:18pm On Apr 21, 2021. Jamaica is the opposite. As an author, you must be doing so badly that you had to find some ignorance to stir up some attention. Is Pan Chicken Different from Jerk Chicken? Xavier: It was near enough to the castles. The sad part about this history is that Jamaicans came to believe the propaganda. If you catch us on a bad day, well I already warned you about our bad days. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. Which is a rice in a tomato base and it has meat and whatever, but its just very flavorful. But, I can definitely see how the French can be more passionate then the northerners are used to. This is all also part of ego and a learned hardened exterior they have. It sounds aggressive. The UK does not count as "farrin". This jamaican bank lady. Theres something very impressive about seeing history or seeing things that represent centuries around you, and in Ghana you see that in people. Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? Seek therapy. MOST racist people do not know that they are racists but simply just think and find a reason to dislike. We want to hear from you! Watching people dodging rain drops in Jamaica is like watching Neo in the movie the Matrix dodging bullets. Missing you. 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. It wasnt even, Bob Marley, yes, but there were others who were also important. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). The world stops when it is raining. It almost sounds like it wasnt as bad and you talked about the, gender roles, and so on. (4420 Views), Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans Are Superior / There's Something About Us Nigerians. Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. of right-wing anti-refugee content on Facebook predicted crimes against refugees in. So you have quite an experience then with, way down South and back up North? They can be very mean. Peoples behavior represents centuries of behavior that was interrupted at some point, but it wasnt taken away. Spending everything on the BMW. Is there something Jamaicans Hate missing from this list? Parents dont send their children to school. If you can't handle the truth don't ask a Jamaican because we tell you like it is. I can respect that. You just spending, you know, the five days in Nigeria and the two days in Ghana, you could just see the temperament. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. Re: Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. Xavier: Wow! Ruth: They dont eat boiled green bananas here. But yes, theres a good and bad side to everything. 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. So having the whole mixed thing, in fact here, they still call kids who are, lets say theyre half white or half black, they still call you half cast. So, lets say the heavy tradition. 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. To know it is to love it. Ruth: I mean, its generally younger people who do it. They arent necessarily bad thats to each owns interpretation but to me I see a lot of this materialism in Jamaicans. , Sambusak in My Pak (@MoriRebel) March 8, 2020. 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. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. I mean theyre very, very different places. And at some point, we left the US to be in South Africa, and then came back to Ghana. Period. All of us over the side, we dont she (say) plantain, we say plantain. When broken down into the sampling group, 61 per Im looking forward to, as you said, to wheel and come again.. That being said, we will tell you bout your muma and her claat if you fly pass your nest. We got married at UWI Chapel. . Kind of like the consistency of chewing gum, but its hard to imagine a lot of chewing gum. Blunt. 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. Honestly it's the oolder Ghanaian population who are always judging .. And they usually form opinions just by looking at the "419"guys in Ghana but the younger generation like them and are okay with them.. Ghanaians-. We are like, what you see is what you get. Xavier: All right. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. Now, if youre not a first-timer and you already used to the place, and I would say, everybody should try it, is Fufu. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. Who has the Best Patties in Jamaica? Because historically were so linked to Ghana. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. We just talk like thatpeople from other cultures are not used to dealing with any type of what they deem aggressive dialect so to them it sounds like we fighting , Kedesha Boothe (@KedeshaBoothe) March 8, 2020. Yes, there is nothing like patties here. Most foreigners are more on the placating or diplomatic side. Ruth: The flip side of that means that theres limited ability to challenge in the way that were used to in Jamaica. There has been so many cases of ghanians hatred towards Nigerians, and I mean offline. Be careful. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. Being prim and proper has its time and place, but applied to us outside of a formal setting, it often stinks of Eurocentric ideals. You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. But in traditional Ghana, our children wouldnt even inherit from him. Theyre very proud of their shape, but its covered. Ruth: Another thing is, and where we run into this all the time is, if a plumber comes to the house and they say, Boy, you can fix this pipe? Yes, man. As I tell everybody, youre free to crack jokes with the people around you in both of these countries. Thank you for your support. (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. Im glad you found this useful and informative. To submit your own articles or to advertise with us please send us an EMAIL at: [emailprotected], Proud to be a jamaican I didnt know this story but for sure I dont bow and they hate me for that never know my ancestors was like me good to know. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I used to have locks and they said, Yeah, man, all Jamaicans have locks. Of course, they have that stereotype. Ghanaians believe in peace, at all costs. But they also cant handled being cheated on for example. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. . Yuh (you) coming tomorrow? Yes a coming tomorrow. Tomorrow pass, the next day pass, the next day pass. Maybe its not the race, but the nationality and the culture that comes with it? So sorry, Im just seeing this. Wait til you sign out. And it was emotional. While we do have some exceptions, most of us are the most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. . But even through the yelling, chances are well reach an understanding. You show them their yes You just swallow it, just like that. Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. Xavier: Well, it sounds like it was almost seamless, as I said. So, whats the main takeaway here? So thats classic. Okay. Xavier: Wow. Ruth: You just to absorb it. Xavier: So my first question is, which paat a Jamaica yuh cum fram? That makes zero sense to me and Im not waving back., Overseas people tend to be more euphemistic when expressing their frustration. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. We accept it! I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. Why up to this very day are Jamaicans still considered aggressive,criminals and unduly outspoken? Ruth: Everything, everything. They deserve love just like anyone else but you have to take care of yourself too. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I didnt say jamaicans invented rudeness either. Keep your fake smiles. You show them your strength in the face of all odds being stacked high against you. Our results confirm the suspicion that I understand it, but its there. 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. For one, they are both extremely proud and passionate peoples, which can sometimes lead to conflict. 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. I would tell you the truth straight up. WebApparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think they give all Black folks a bad reputation. So, I explain, I come from a culture where if we dont like you, we make it perfectly clear. You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. Sliding in beside a friend, asking someone if they can cut in front or rushing the gate. We generally dont beat around the bush. 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. So, it is not me who needs peace or therapy. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. 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. Call them what you might, but they were not getting on their knees! Number one place that you must visit? The belief is that all Ghanaians are predisposed to it. Whats the thing you like the least? Plus we really don't like when people ask, what we would consider a stupid question and our irritation comes out in our response. Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Culture / Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? 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. Yes. And I think that thats why we have this whole salt fish story going on. Jamaica is definitely an extremely homophobic country. So what is this rubbish about Bajans not liking Jamaicans? Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. Thank you for this Xavier. FyffeStar (@FyffeJireh) March 7, 2020. Xavier: Theres so much to unpack in that. One of the most interesting things Ive noticed is that foreigners who spend a lot of time around Jamaicans are genuinely confused by the question, Why are Jamaicans so mean? The thought never crossed their minds. We saw it-. Whats the attraction or place that if I come to Ghana, I should visit? The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. There, its very hierarchical. I strongly believe there are 3 sides to every story. WebHowever, we do know that hate speech on social media in modern. The heavy tradition means also that gender roles are more traditional than Jamaican gender roles. We know how to party until the sun comes up and can just as easily relax at home and sleep through the Sunday rainfall. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. And I was like, no, but the Virgin Mary just didnt have a baby. People tend to be industrious, imaginative, and contrary to another unwelcome stereotype hard Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. I dislike Southern Hospitality. Flee from projections. Who cares? So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. . The softer spoken ones seem less of this. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. Despite all the challenges They praise our customer service and wish they could learn to live at our more laidback pace. Seek peace. If you don't like me, say so and move along. I think thats what they have in common and thats whats very similar to Jamaica. Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. I think its silly to think Jamaicans are assholes and then wander into the lions den thinking she stands a chance. Xavier: Aright. Xavier: It was about an hour away or, yes, about that. To be clear, I was not looking for it. So, Ive lived overseas off and on quite a bit. Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. In most countries gecko lizards are viewed as harmless creatures that do not attack and in some cases kept as pets. 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. Ruth: But in terms of those wow Jamaica moment, yuh (you) get the Usain Bolt, yuh (you) get the Reggae. Toruk Makto (@BufbertBeefcake) March 8, 2020. What you described, for instance, sounds more correct of African-American hood culture to me than Jamaicans at large. It comes from way back and it persists to this day. Thats blatantly hateful behavior and a completely separate topic from what were discussing here. We will brag about cutting lines while others waited hours. Tell us by leaving a comment below. It was, it was near to the castles? And I just remember closing my eyes and listening to everything and saying, oh my goodness, this sounds like home. (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!). In our culture, imitation is an insult. Anybody thinking of moving here, please visit first. 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. I keep telling you, Matt. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. Croaking Lizards (Gecko) Mi hear a loud croaken lizaad pon yuh verandah, suh me tun back So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? Now, Jamaica tek (take) dancing to another level, youre saying that, not even close? 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. What I DID LEARN was that slaves were shipped from island to island as trade between slave owners. daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. Were assholes when were mad. They heard it so often and wanted their freedom so badly that they started to believe something must be wrong with them. 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. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. The other one that I used to get quite often and it would make me laugh. And now I couldn't get a new bank card. Bring the food from your culture, but please do leave everything else at the door. @shadowtheprcat was such a good sport in the airport and quite the show stopper. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. She came to vent and be offensive, so who can say what her actual thoughts are? Nothing compares with the Chieftaincy System, but its still very important here. Getty Images. From what I have observed it is a egoistic culture. We are not a racist society, but a classist one. After that trip, we went up to a park in the hills-. WebYes, they both feel like home. Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. Thats, thats it. It's not mean it's just that we have no time to pamper and sugar coat to save people's feelings. I wouldnt say that, its not that I dont like it, but its harder to get used to. All rights reserved. Why Do Jamaicans And Ibibio Men Hate Tall Girls / Why Are Ghanaians So Mean? Xavier: So, are you saying theyre a little like us. I would believe that if you believe. Xavier: So food, lets talk food. And just seeing people stand up with their hands a kimbo, it just felt familiar. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Ghana? That one is big. So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. Why didnt they bow down and be normal? Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? 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. Hypocrite. What I have zero respect for is the White lady waving to me while standing under the Confederate flag over her front porch. Remember to share this article on Facebook and other Social Media Platforms. Ruth: But theres the spirit that says, Its okay not to say, all right now, we can say that later. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? Yes. 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