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It's a joke all together.........
speak german end of story.........I know 6 phrases
the real key is to know how to insulate yourself
and move about erratically on the fringe.....
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Just remember ..Nuthin is free in Jamaica.... and if your a lady-having a a male Jam.friend with you will keep a lot of that nonsense away-esp. on the beach.
But yeah, speaking spanish has thrown them off too!!
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That's a trick too. If they ask where you're staying and you don't offer up that info right away they realize that you might not be "new" per se and lay off a bit.
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OMG! I love the Hummingbird!!!!!!!!! Great staff!
LOL
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I wouldn't over-think the thing too much. Common sense, open mindedness, and a strong sense of purpose and self go a long ways.
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1) Travel with a group.
2) Travel in front of a group and point to them.
3) Travel behind a group and say you must catch up.
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i don't make up anything as far as the 'where you staying' question - i'm just direct about it - my response is "That's my business -- mind your manners!!"
and actually that goes for pretty much any personal question - i can't be bothered to work up some kinda 'story' or play some game , i just say what's true - which is -- "Not your business!"
no more questions after that....
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I like making up stuff. So, when I say I'm staying at The Hummingbird, I watch for the reaction. Some guys nod and say, "Oh yah mon", like they know it, others get a far-away look. I walk the beach every day and the security guards at the AIs always ask me if I'm staying at their place, I reply, "No, I'm up at The Hummingbird." It's kind of a fun thing to do, it makes these encounters something to look forward to. You know, like I'm having this private likkle joke. Yeah, I know, pretty pathetic existence if that's the kind of thing that I look forward to, but I'm easily amused.
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I think it's hilarious.
If everyone borrows the idea, the Hummingbird could become so well known that eventually someone would have to open one just to cash in on the name.
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I am with Kahuna3.....I have a vivid imagination might as well use it, and if it entertains me and gives me a laugh thats just a bonus. I am too stressed and serious at home, on vacation, I want to have fun....whatever or however that means!
But I am serious, the Hummingbird is a great place, I am going to see if they have any specials during our next reach....maybe even a webcast! LOL
good stuff!
Just have fun, whatever your method....don't sweat it...just smile, you're in Jamaica!
