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. WebHowever, we do know that hate speech on social media in modern. Jamaicas Sangster International Airport Getting MAJOR Upgrades To Become World-Class Facility! Xavier: Theres so much to unpack in that. Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. Who the first time Audley came, I ah she (a said), come, yuh (you) have to go to a market. So thats classic. So, whats the main takeaway here? And you see it clashing quite a bit. You know, and that traditions have been carried out since then. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. So Ruth, how are you? I thought who are the mad people here, the ones who ran for their freedom or the ones who bowed down and remained slaves? . Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Ghana? Be careful. 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). Xavier: All right. Peace out. As an author, you must be doing so badly that you had to find some ignorance to stir up some attention. You show them their weaknesses. 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? Su (so), my next question to you is this one, how did you end up in Ghana? Just so you know, so they eat Ackee here. Yes, there is nothing like patties here. This also exists in parts of Africa as well. Seek peace. On a good day, well humour you. (2) (3) (4), Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos) / Is "Lady Koi Koi" Real Or Just A Myth Story? You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. Xavier: Wow! And then later still swear they take critisim fine its you with the problem. As a little girl in primary school, ourteacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. They can deport us until kingdom come, but the UK is an extension of Jamaica. We accept it! And inevitably, they had met Jamaicans and whatever, but tradition got in the way of anything ever evolving because of their traditional gender roles. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. Personally don't see how Jamaicans get labeled as mean tho lol. Why Do Jamaicans And Ibibio Men Hate Tall Girls / Why Are Ghanaians So Mean? Ruth: Yu (you) cannot be a hypocrite, right? Ruth: In Jamaica the biggest sin is what? I leave the Americans to ponder that one. In different ways though. Maam. So it boils down to racism or the belief Thats blatantly hateful behavior and a completely separate topic from what were discussing here. Yes. Jamaica is definitely an extremely homophobic country. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. No humans like to be critisized or wrong but the force seems stronger in the jamaican culture. Because matrilineally, our kids belong to my family and not my husbands family. Pure rubbish!!!! Went to go and report me to the bank manager. The heavy tradition means also that gender roles are more traditional than Jamaican gender roles. TRUTH! But yes, theres a good and bad side to everything. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. Ghana is not going to be delivered to you on a plate like that. So I like it with peanut soup, with groundnut soup. they give all Black folks a bad reputation. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. In another paper (Mller and We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. 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. Furthermore, our society and culture is inherently aggressive. Ruth: Everything, everything. The people who do eat it, eat it like a fruit. I mean, the Dominican (Republic) is embarrassed of their hate of Haitian people. Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. they would understand why we feel less inclined to meet their own cultural standards. So theres a whole old school, what we consider to be an old school conversation around that. Yes, once we made it home. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. 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. So be very clear. This is the number one reason Jamaicans gave for why so many people think were downright mean. I stood and see more than one person get bloodied for some simple thing. Ruth: No, its has a different Its almost is a I think an easier comparison because you caan even tek (cant even take) popular music, because thats a whole different level right there. I cant fully explain it, but it just is. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. We generally dont beat around the bush. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. We will brag about cutting lines while others waited hours. Everything comes to a halt at the sight of rain. I would say the total Ghanaian experience is to climb the stairs above a market area and just watch how people move. We're not mean. I thank you for the education about Jamaican culture. You need to wait a certain amount of time. I can respect that. 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. Funny to see the comment above from Marty and what came across as defensive reply from the author. Chances are, you assumed they were arguing. Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. Were kind of like the Nigerians. What you described, for instance, sounds more correct of African-American hood culture to me than Jamaicans at large. 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. 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. I dont know much about French Canada, so Ill have to take your word for it! It calls on your senses much more than many other countries. Gotta Love Us. Xavier: You need to visit. If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! 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? Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. You show them their yes sir, no sir shame. Ruth: Yes. But once you get it, youre there. Was, you know, you must have one of those moments where they said, Youre Jamaican and something may come after that? We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. Ruth: So, I hooked up with a Ghanaian at university in the US, and we got married, in Jamaica. Ruth: Ill give you a classic example. And that goes for everyone, women included. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. I honestly think its the other way around and not just for Jamaicans. Ive had to explain to a Scottish-Canadian that Im only joking with my abusive humour. The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Thank God for the internet. But, this aggressiveness, is seen as playfulness in our culture. Yuh (you) coming tomorrow? Yes a coming tomorrow. Tomorrow pass, the next day pass, the next day pass. Pride primarily plays out in CLASS structure in Jamaica. . We were taught that any mad/crazy slave or any slave who could not take instructions, were shipped off to Jamaica. I think its silly to think Jamaicans are assholes and then wander into the lions den thinking she stands a chance. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. And here in Ghana, its like everything is linked to some tradition. Xavier: So heres the next question. But there's plenty of "traditionally" nice Jamaicans though lol, Ni-Ko-lis We-li-yams, MBA (@InTheNickATime) March 8, 2020. Much of the hype of hatred of any form is Yes. democracies can be very persuasive. It's not mean it's just that we have no time to pamper and sugar coat to save people's feelings. 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. And they hear music the same way, but maybe on an exaggerated level, because the dancing we do in Jamaica is at one level, and the dancing that they do here in Ghana is at a different level completely. Before you criticize Bajans and say oh they hate Jamaicans you might need to get your historical facts correct. 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. Because historically were so linked to Ghana. Their open markets are like Coronation times 20. Yes. Keep your fake smiles. So if youre standing in a supermarket line, you can crack a joke and make reference to the child of the person in front of you. Plus, some Africans Because were known for If wi like yu, yu gonna know it. (if we like you, you are going to know it). WebThen in November 1969, the Ghanaian government passed an order called the Aliens Compliance Order, which authorized all undocumented immigrants( or aliens as they , They're gonna get you for this. Your religion, your language all of that can go. I had an Acadian mother and believe me, her French-Canadian behaviour was seen as very aggressive over in English Canada. That one is big. And I think youve covered it all. Ruth: Its embedded somehow in the tradition of, you know, centuries. And at some point, we left the US to be in South Africa, and then came back to Ghana. I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved.Privacy Policy & Terms of use. 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. So, I think when youre surrounded by all of that, it makes you feel okay about being overseas. More propaganda, thats all.kmt. WebResearch like this is essential to understanding why that is, and how to change it. 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. Ruth: I tell this to, African-Americans as well, because we come with the same quest for Ghana. Our results confirm the suspicion 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. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. If youve never seen jokes about this in pop culture before, Ill start you off with this video. 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. 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. Yes. It was the African Americans. Even though I dont speak the local languages, the rhythm of the local languages resonates with me and I cant explain it. The other one that I used to get quite often and it would make me laugh. . 1. When you add a few decibels and fast hand movements, youre left wondering if you should run for your life. No, Im not saying were going to kill you if you say the wrong These are part of ADOS ideology, which we have also overwhelmingly encountered online. Maybe its not the race, but the nationality and the culture that comes with it? Research like this is essential to understanding why that is, and how to change it. Getty Images. I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. but all the island peoples are family. When you come to the U.S., Americans want you to look American and sound American. WebJamaicans are all hustlers. I wish her all the best. I mean theyre very, very different places. 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. Xavier: So my next question to you is, so what do you like? I wasnt dreaming about it. Ruth: Kakum Park. Jamaicans are moreto the point. So yes. What non-Jamaicans should try to understand is the intention behind our perceived 'meanness'. I appreciate your outlook and will say that we get on much better with Canadians than Americans, in Jamaica. You can never go clockwise when youre saying hello to people. 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. Listen, how I see is it that Jamaica has its own culture just as any culture mixed from its traditions environment and a fingerprint of factors. get along very well. I think we are more blunt and direct so it maybe a been off putting. The UK does not count as "farrin". Flee from projections. In Ghana, so thats what I would do in Ghana. Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. Nothing compares with the Chieftaincy System, but its still very important here. What I am saying is that we have a culture of responding aggressively when you cross the line. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. FyffeStar (@FyffeJireh) March 7, 2020. Xavier: Well, it sounds like it was almost seamless, as I said. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? Utility Bills JPS too tief, mi nuh use so much currant Who cares? WebThe ethnogenesis of the Black Jamaican people stemmed from the Atlantic slave trade of the 16th century, when enslaved Africans were transported as slaves to Jamaica and I can fix it. When yuh (you) coming? In 2011, the figure was 40 per cent. 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. They do so because CLASS is what runs our society and money is not the only determining factor associated with class for us. I think there is this feeling of inferiority and enviousness. I would tell you the truth straight up. They can be very mean. We'll save so much time . 2. Listen a lot and talk less. That said, homophobia is not mean. Yes, well make it work for us. And it was emotional. 4. The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. In the good and bad sense. The author clearly wanted her post to go viral and it worked. You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. / Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog], Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). They actually know right at that point that they cant come. And why they doing this and? We dont get it. Yes. Ruth: Im good Xavier. Re: I Hate Jamaicans by Zebulun15 ( m ): 10:18pm On Apr 21, 2021. Anybody thinking of moving here, please visit first. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. So, we are much more Wiziwig. Who has the Best Patties in Jamaica? 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. Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? The softer spoken ones seem less of this. As for the hurt when criticized, this one had me laughing. I thought the joke was on the person, not me rather, was, I would bump into guys who mightve studied overseas and they mightve had a Jamaican girlfriend overseas, and then when theyd hear that I was Jamaican, youd see them, their eyes kind of get watery. I wouldn't say we are mean, per say We're just short-tempered and aggressive. 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. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). And again, we kind of touched on it. I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. How this translates is that, people dont speak and share their information with the speed at which Jamaicans speak and share information. Thats, thats it. It was very enlightening. Most of us speak patois, which is an aggressive language, like German. So, you know, I dont know what my experience would have been like as an outright expat, I dont know. Yes. We're honest. Before the dumpling boil, it has that kind of consistency, which leads me to think that thats where our concept of dumpling came from. Because for us, thats such a big deal in Jamaica to be a hypocrite. I for one have loads of Nigerian friends.. But I wasnt a historian. Xavier: All right. 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. Kind of like the consistency of chewing gum, but its hard to imagine a lot of chewing gum. We saw it-. They were the men and women who could not be broken. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. I miss the beach and it sounds weird because were on a coast here, but our beaches are different and there isnt a beach culture here. They deserve love just like anyone else but you have to take care of yourself too. Unfortunately, when honesty meets the innate expressiveness of patois, people (mis)interpret it for unkindness. This was the mandate, I supposed in my little head (or was that taught to me also), of every Caribbean island. Because historically were so linked to Ghana. I dislike Southern Hospitality. Xavier: You know, I saw you when I got there. And there is big emphasis and focus on peoples external identity and value. Maybe you should, but half the time were just playing around. , 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. Send the mad and aggressive slaves to Jamaica. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. WebJamaican English, including Jamaican Standard English, is a variety of English native to Jamaica and is the official language of the country. They will talk about it for days. So, I mean, I remember at Christmas, I remember going to Jamaica at Christmas, and you know, you hear yu (your) favorite Jamaican Christmas songs, Virgin Mary have a baby boy. So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. Xavier: Oh yes. So anyway, so right planting or planting cut up with ginger and everything. Why unnuh cyaah be gentle and sweet like sugar and cream? But any, maybe one tip youd seh (say), if youre moving here, what would the one thing youd seh (say). I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. Ruth: They dont eat boiled green bananas here. 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.. Which is a rice in a tomato base and it has meat and whatever, but its just very flavorful. WebBy interviewing about 2,000 people across 40 communities in Jamaica, we looked at the predictors of anti-gay bias and measured them. Xavier: So my first question is, which paat a Jamaica yuh cum fram? I think its, kind of beautiful to see that, and you take it for granted when youre here. Have you ever seen two Germans having an exciting conversation before? They claim Jamaica also, obviously. Men being very bossy to women, using them, cheating. Never before have I ever heard so much ignorance or seen such lies put on the internet. Their dislike for Nigerians did not start todayy. Xavier: I can tell you this, Ghana is at the top of my list, and I will be back. I asked him why, and he said it was because other Jamaican-Americans he knew influenced him When you and I sit down, separately, well have another conversation. Were aggressive, but not mean. That would be you, darling. You know, I think at some point we will were going to dig deep enough to find it. 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. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? We are very loving though. If you don't like me, say so and move along. Whats the thing you like the least? So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? Remember to share this article on Facebook and other Social Media Platforms. You have to wait for A, B and C to happen before you go and say that this person died. Jamaican men can try to boss Jamaican women around all they like, but unlike America, we have a predominantly Black Matriarchal culture. So you have quite an experience then with, way down South and back up North? Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. 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. Ruth: The flip side of that means that theres limited ability to challenge in the way that were used to in Jamaica. . As I tell everybody, youre free to crack jokes with the people around you in both of these countries. The first time I came was in 90, I want to say 91. However, your observation of how that pride plays out is shallow and inaccurate. Its not your place to say who died. 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. I can see this as embarrassing to admit. Here are our picks for the top 5 things Jamaicans hate. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! Mi cya come. (I said, no boy I book already you know. Lord have mercy. You may not have many. Why up to this very day are Jamaicans still considered aggressive,criminals and unduly outspoken? Nobody does, dont do that. Learn how your comment data is processed. Whats the, if Im coming to Ghana, I cant say whats your favorite, but whats the thing that we must try. Some of the stuff youre saying, youre not getting a lot of the stereotypical, Id say. Spending everything on the BMW. We want to hear from you! Were, again, you know, I think in some places the Nigerians, they seem like the type that will tell you like it is. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. Xavier: Wow. 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. I think the experience in Ghana is much more Which one is it? Generally speaking, we dont like stupid questions and we hate repeating ourselves. But both of them caught my vibe. Ruth: But yes. This is a very embarrassing topic and a difficult pill to swallow. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! I was only there practically a day and a half, two days. Ruth: I mean, its generally younger people who do it. And I think that thats what really felt good. 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. This is inevitable as attaching your worth and identity to external things creates a very unstable self worth which is affected by the external. 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. Too well,in fact,if you know what I mean. I never thought Jamaicans were mean! A few people eat Ackee, not many people know it, but it grows all over the place. We like to yell at each other, but were just joking around. But like seriously? Mean? It wasnt even, Bob Marley, yes, but there were others who were also important. Thats very, very interesting. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. If you have Jamaicans in your life, cherish them. this is not true at all. I wont. So what is this rubbish about Bajans not liking Jamaicans? Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. It was too short of a time. Ruth: And you very much see that here. Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. They will lash back. I think we joke a lot about almost everything. Im glad you found this useful and informative. 93Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. Having little but putting on the fake diamonds. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Xavier: And you may not have many of them. Ruth: Wheel and come again. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. Xavier: Well, thank you and blessings to you and your family and to all the Jamaicans there in Ghana. So, I always get people wanting to make that connection. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. brap!. WebApparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think they give all Black folks a bad reputation. Why is it that some jamaicans dislike/judge/even hate black Americans? 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. Lets say youre walking through Spain and you seeing these historic buildings. Comedically Jamaicans are extremely witty with a unique humor. 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