They claim Jamaica also, obviously. The same is true of the Jamaican accent. So, I always get people wanting to make that connection. 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. To know it is to love it. 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. Ill introduce it to other Jamaicans and well have a blast just moving around. But, this aggressiveness, is seen as playfulness in our culture. Xavier: Well, thats very interesting because youre seeing some of the similarities. 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. So, whats the main takeaway here? Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. So they struggle to wrap their brains around that, unless theyve traveled. Again ot all are like this of course, but its a trend. The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. We are an unbothered people for the most part. Xavier: So food, lets talk food. Hi, Im Xavier Murphy, founder of Jamicas.com. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. Jamaican culture has something called gimmicks where literally all we do is make fun of each other. Ruth: The biggest sin in Jamaica is what? Plus we really don't like when people ask, what we would consider a stupid question and our irritation comes out in our response. I stood and see more than one person get bloodied for some simple thing. . WebThis decision has generated more poverty for the people because while salary remains stagnant, transportation and cost of food has jumped up badly. This is inevitable as attaching your worth and identity to external things creates a very unstable self worth which is affected by the external. I think there is this feeling of inferiority and enviousness. get along very well. This conservation effort always And I think that thats what really felt good. So I like it with peanut soup, with groundnut soup. they would understand why we feel less inclined to meet their own cultural standards. Where the ego part comes in like Marty said is when they get it back. I cant fully explain it, but it just is. It's not mean it's just that we have no time to pamper and sugar coat to save people's feelings. It depends on your experience and identity. Were aggressive, but not mean. To be clear, I was not looking for it. And really people do believe, for everything there is a season. Its almost biblical. Kind of like the consistency of chewing gum, but its hard to imagine a lot of chewing gum. 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. And why they doing this and? We dont get it. I was only there practically a day and a half, two days. While we do have some exceptions, most of us are the most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. The Ghanians and Nigerians here in T.O. Can't stand foolishness and will call it out. How this translates is that, people dont speak and share their information with the speed at which Jamaicans speak and share information. Its wasnt necessarily Bob Marley. Oh yeah Im French-Canadian. I wont. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! Never before have I ever heard so much ignorance or seen such lies put on the internet. Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. Back to Vegas: Im Driving Across the Country in the Middle of a Pandemic. Our results confirm the suspicion that [2] [3] [4] [5] History [ edit] Xavier: So, are you saying theyre a little like us. Babylon give you a toy.in your mind you turn cowboy. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that - Martin Luther King. So, we are much more Wiziwig. Jamaicans are not mean. Period. Xavier: You need to visit. I thought who are the mad people here, the ones who ran for their freedom or the ones who bowed down and remained slaves? @shadowtheprcat was such a good sport in the airport and quite the show stopper. This all feeds into the done up looking good sexy thing. We're just blunt and straightforward AF and we don't take no shit from nobody. If youve never seen jokes about this in pop culture before, Ill start you off with this video. On a bad day? 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 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. Toruk Makto (@BufbertBeefcake) March 8, 2020. Maybe you knew a lot of poor Jamaicans and poor people have similar problems anywhere. If you have Jamaicans in your life, cherish them. Pretty sure Id have a great time in Jamaica. If youre LGBTQ then there is documented truth to Jamaican being hostile. Thank you for the opportunity. Germany, consistent with the logic of echo chambers. 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. WebA few months ago, one of my Jamaican friends told me that he doesnt like Haitians. 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. You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. Ruth: They dont eat boiled green bananas here. So when youre in Ghana, you see Jamaica much more than you would see Jamaica in South Africa, even though they both feel homey. Why up to this very day are Jamaicans still considered aggressive,criminals and unduly outspoken? So it boils down to racism or the belief Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. Youve seen attempts in Jamaica to have local music or local beats or indigenous beats re-introduce themselves into our music and our way of worship, but wi (we) nuh (dont) reach yet. And again, we kind of touched on it. Everything comes to a halt at the sight of rain. So come connect with one of the Jamaicans here and have them sort of introduce Ghana to yuh (you). Maybe some psychologists can explain it, but it resonates in a way that makes you feel good. Soon enough, someone asks the question, Why are Jamaicans so mean? In fact, not only is this the search query that brings a lot of people to my blog, but its also a question I get asked often. So, lets say the heavy tradition. When you add a few decibels and fast hand movements, youre left wondering if you should run for your life. 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. Your ancestors must be bowing their heads in shame. Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. 5.Small gravy portions Nuh gi mi nuh dry so so food, put more gravy pon it So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! We may be loud and in some cases brutish but we're polite and respectful. Pure rubbish!!!! We grow up learning how to dish it and how to take it. 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. 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. Xavier: Well listen, Ruth, I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to tell us about Ghana. Kirk Campbell, I didnt say s law , dummy. 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. But like seriously? Ruth: So, I hooked up with a Ghanaian at university in the US, and we got married, in Jamaica. The other one that I used to get quite often and it would make me laugh. To submit your own articles or to advertise with us please send us an EMAIL at: Agreement Signed By Government To Implement Electronic Health Records System. Ghanaians I know do not speak negatively about Nigerians in fact they are peaceful and they are more focused on providing and protecting their families than worrying about what Nigerians are doing. daphne's daughter (@DeniseWhorms) March 7, 2020, I dont think jamaicans are necessarily mean. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. And just seeing people stand up with their hands a kimbo, it just felt familiar. I just sat there and took in the surroundings of the kids playing, the adults, the whatever and we did basically nothing. Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. I dont know. 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. EpicJamaica (@epicjamaica) March 8, 2020, Alexis Chateau (@alexischateau_) March 8, 2020, This is one of the big reasons I'm leaving the Southeast. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Ghana? You may not have many. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. 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. Blunt. Home is home, is home, but somewhere feels more like home. Ghanaians believe in peace, at all costs. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2023 Oluwaseun Osewa. You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. We may not coddle or preen but we still care about you. Jamaican men can try to boss Jamaican women around all they like, but unlike America, we have a predominantly Black Matriarchal culture. So anyway, so it is at a different level, but its hard to describe unless you see it and live it. We are very loving though. But to others, it isn't. Ruth: Wheel and come again. There is also a what many call today toxic maculinity part of the culture. Obviously their quest for freedom continuedand even the government fought to contain them! Jamaicans do not take kindly to insults. It sits in a soup, in a very spicy soup. What do you miss the most about Jamaica? treat them with disdain. Who said Ghanaians hate us? (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? A Conversation with Pretty Girls Can Cook Author Shantelee Brown. I dont know much about French Canada, so Ill have to take your word for it! But even if you go into a church, just dancing and celebration of life, you know, kind of let everything that has breath, praise the Lord. Ruth: Yes. 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. I mean theyre very, very different places. I almost beat her up. I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. . If they took the time to understand that we are a less restrained and more expressive culture and how much we love that! I dislike Southern Hospitality. Learn how your comment data is processed. Spending everything on the BMW. 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. I guess home is where the family is too. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. Xavier: Well, heres my next question. Jamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). And that goes for everyone, women included. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Is "Lady Koi Koi" Real Or Just A Myth Story? This is seen in our language and interactions like e.g., you're laughing and then slap the nearest person. TRUTH IS, Bajans and Trinis are not going to let up, so its up to you Jamaica to make your formal statement. !..I dont know of a Bajan who doesnt respect a Jamaican and those who are intimidated by Jamaicans for one reason or the other, even if the dont want to visit Jamaica or have Jamaican friends, they still respect the Jamaican. WebJamaicans are all hustlers. Jamaican English tends to follow British The German accent is very aggressive. The culture doesnt define everyone there but can be found in many. Aggresive. Ruth: And you very much see that here. I can respect that. They praise our customer service and wish they could learn to live at our more laidback pace. I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. And at some point, we left the US to be in South Africa, and then came back to Ghana. But yes, theres a good and bad side to everything. This is a very embarrassing topic and a difficult pill to swallow. WebThis form of English is used in commerce, government, media and education. Unregistered Wedding Ring (@askanonpro) March 7, 2020. Ruth: But yes. Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog]. Is there something Jamaicans Hate missing from this list? 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). But the one thing that caught my attention was, you said, The dancing is to another level. Okay. As a little girl in primary school, ourteacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. We lived in South Africa twice, actually. Xavier: Aright. The author clearly wanted her post to go viral and it worked. The softer spoken ones seem less of this. Theres something very impressive about seeing history or seeing things that represent centuries around you, and in Ghana you see that in people. And it, I mean-. But, its all familiar and its all similar. So, even in terms of inheritance. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. You show them their weaknesses. Most foreigners are more on the placating or diplomatic side. TRUTH! You are. 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. Jamaica is the opposite. When you see people walking and their body rocks like your body rocks or when they dance. Joining Lines & Line Cutters Beg yuh a bli nuh, mi cyan stan up lang caw mi hab gas inna mi foot WebJamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). They actually know right at that point that they cant come. Why are they so outspoken and demand the freedom to speak? They do so because CLASS is what runs our society and money is not the only determining factor associated with class for us. Ruth: Yes. So, things are still assigned to gender in a way that we no longer assign them to in Jamaica. Send the mad and aggressive slaves to Jamaica. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? A part of me was saying to myself that, because we hear that a lot of us, Jamaicans, are from Ghana or that region, we, though may be psychological, its built in our minds to think that. We'll save so much time . Thank God for the internet. I wasnt dreaming about it. I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. Telling each side is the challenge. 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. Edo South Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Yorubaland All Toghether (excluding Lagos). Youll miss how powerful women are because women run the markets, thats their business, and you can be a millionaire on the market. One mans hustler is another mans entrepreneur. Yes, well make it work for us. but all the island peoples are family. Theyre very proud of their shape, but its covered. So, much like we talk about Patois being or soul or heart language. Mi seh, No, bwoy mi book already yuh know. So, people would be scared that somebody like me would come and have children here and then would leave with the children. We saw it-. Before the dumpling boil, it has that kind of consistency, which leads me to think that thats where our concept of dumpling came from. Canadians are not as bossy and the Commonwealth ties sometimes makes it easier for us to catch the dry humour. Ruth: Apart from patties? Ruth: Ill give you a classic example. 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. See How To Advertise. You show them your strength in the face of all odds being stacked high against you. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. Your experiences are yours and your observations are your own. In 2011, the figure was 40 per cent. Lets say youre walking through Spain and you seeing these historic buildings. We will find that. I know some very nice jamaicans but if you date a jamaican man especially who grew up poor and had to be even harder. So, tradition here reveres time. We lived there for a total of three plus seven, about 10 years, I guess. Plus, some Africans Its almost like walking through a historic city. I think its silly to think Jamaicans are assholes and then wander into the lions den thinking she stands a chance. Sliding in beside a friend, asking someone if they can cut in front or rushing the gate. 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. The more bold and straightforward someone is the more they seem to be this way. Then, yes, and Ghana for 15. It shows up in the daily protocol, how you say hello to people. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. Its time for you to come back, but in the meantime, hope springs eternal. I think the last figures I saw were 70 something percent do their main shopping in open markets. Final question. Jamaicans are moreto the point. Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. . Its by far a more solid argument than ask anyone in the world. As I tell everybody, youre free to crack jokes with the people around you in both of these countries. Which is a rice in a tomato base and it has meat and whatever, but its just very flavorful. Ruth: I dont have many but there are two common ones. We know how to party until the sun comes up and can just as easily relax at home and sleep through the Sunday rainfall. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. Xavier: Well, thank you and blessings to you and your family and to all the Jamaicans there in Ghana. Xavier: You know, I saw you when I got there. Gotta Love Us. That would be you, darling. Much of the hype of hatred of any form is WebSixty per cent of Jamaicans say they reject the lifestyle compared to the 46 per cent in 2012. Being done up to the nines. It calls on your senses much more than many other countries. We ate, you know, we went up, they had these trees that you that-. Im dying to get back. And this has happened in EVERY country I travel to. Keep your fake smiles. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). 10 Items A Barrel Shipped to Jamaica from Foreign 6 Phrases Jamaican Men Say When Theyre Really 7 Interesting facts about the Irish Influence in How Much do you Know About These 7 Amazing Leaf of 20 Dishes to Try When Visiting the Caribbean. Ruth: Yes. Ruth: Yes. Went to go and report me to the bank manager. The first time I came was in 90, I want to say 91. 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. Mller and Schwarz (2021) find that the posting. Remember, the Irish suffer the same fate despite being quite northern themselves. Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans Are Superior, There's Something About Us Nigerians. I keep telling you, Matt. This was the mandate, I supposed in my little head (or was that taught to me also), of every Caribbean island. Likewhat?? Men being very bossy to women, using them, cheating. If you look awful in that dress, we will tell you so and hurt your feelings. 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. 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! You need to wait a certain amount of time. Yeah. Mi (I) nuh (no) can tell everybody say di (the) person died? No, actually you cant. , Im not sure what that ladys problem was. This is the number one reason Jamaicans gave for why so many people think were downright mean. We could lose patience with a friend in two seconds and then be fine again in five. You have to greet them in a counterclockwise direction. Croaking Lizards (Gecko) Mi hear a loud croaken lizaad pon yuh verandah, suh me tun back I would say the total Ghanaian experience is to climb the stairs above a market area and just watch how people move. We want to hear from you! So, Ive lived overseas off and on quite a bit. 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. Ghanaians-. And I never came looking for it. Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. But, I can assure you, if you ask anyone in the world who youve just described, they would tell you: AN AMERICAN. Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. Unfortunately, when honesty meets the innate expressiveness of patois, people (mis)interpret it for unkindness. You can never go clockwise when youre saying hello to people. Because of this, many foreigners see us as aggressive, especially when they work with us. You know, I think at some point we will were going to dig deep enough to find it. Kirk Campbell, i dont know if youre a jamaican but Im one, and we are a very aggressive people, yes, aggressive. We came and the same ship. So be very clear. I just want to know which primary school in Barbados you attended because I went through primary AND secondary school in Barbados and never have I been taught that the slaves who didnt listen were shipped to Jamaica. 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. As a little girl in primary school, our teacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. So, Fufu is a mix of cassava, typically cassava and planting, green plantain, planting, mashed to a sticky kind of, pulp. 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. So, Ghanaians are very conservative with showing their bodies. 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. Anyway. Xavier: Wow. . So one of the beautiful things about Ghana is that, they revere their elders. They believe that if youre maintaining peace, its okay to delay the truth or to color the truth. What non-Jamaicans should try to understand is the intention behind our perceived 'meanness'. Whatsapp. I currently live in Mexico and the Mexicans I know have also made a keen observation and distinction between African Americans and the West Indians they know, myself included. They say the British hate hearing butchered American English. . Do Somalis,ethiopians And Eritreans Consider Themselves As Whites? Theres a whole DNA story that you and I will catch up on, my visit at some point but when I got to Ghana, Ill tell you, it felt like home. So, it is not me who needs peace or therapy. Stupse. WebYes, they both feel like home. Personally don't see how Jamaicans get labeled as mean tho lol. So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? Here are our picks for the top 5 things Jamaicans hate. You can see the sensitivity between the hard shell. Dance through down. We like to yell at each other, but were just joking around. Lord have mercy. Ruth: Who has the best Jollof rice? Because for us, thats such a big deal in Jamaica to be a hypocrite. I can fix it. When yuh (you) coming? 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. 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. 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. I understand it, but its there. Ruth: Im good Xavier. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. 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. Yes. Too well,in fact,if you know what I mean. But they also cant handled being cheated on for example. / 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. Is Pan Chicken Different from Jerk Chicken? Before you criticize Bajans and say oh they hate Jamaicans you might need to get your historical facts correct. Whats the, if Im coming to Ghana, I cant say whats your favorite, but whats the thing that we must try. 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. Missing you. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. Maybe you should, but half the time were just playing around. We are just not as sensitive as everyone else. I wouldnt say that, its not that I dont like it, but its harder to get used to. I think a lot of people hear things said in Patois, or even just our accent when we speak English, and interpret the things we say a lot more aggressively than we might intend, but we're not mean at all. Whats the thing you like the least? Wait til you sign out. Xavier: It was about an hour away or, yes, about that. I leave the Americans to ponder that one. You will hear Jamaicans who arent married to Ghanaians or who arent, who havent been there for a long time missing that a lot. . We got married at UWI Chapel. Flee from projections. Xavier: -its emotional. Put Nuff Gravy is the anthem of many Jamaicans when they go to restaurants and street food vendors. Total BS headline. 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. WebBy interviewing about 2,000 people across 40 communities in Jamaica, we looked at the predictors of anti-gay bias and measured them. 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. Thats on you once more. So, you can decide, which is the right pronunciation, but its more people calling it, plantain and plantain. That is like the biggest sin in Ghana. 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. I wasnt romanticizing about it. And of course I miss family because were far, and I wish we had a direct flight, what can I say. And you do have to watch yourself quite a bit. Mean? Their daily occurrences that remind you of how old this civilization is. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. Whats the attraction or place that if I come to Ghana, I should visit? . Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved.Privacy Policy & Terms of use. Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. Because were known for If wi like yu, yu gonna know it. (if we like you, you are going to know it). The only reason I came was because I fell in love with a Ghanaian. Your religion, your language all of that can go. 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. It was very enlightening. I lived in South Africa, spent a long time in Brazil and the US, but I think it just feels very familiar. But dont sort of show up here and fire away, brap! 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. But I would always get, You dont look Jamaican, because they assume that everybodys darker-skinned. 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. A way that makes you feel good the only reason I came in. 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