LMFAO kahuna and jon c - ok i gotta admit, that IS hilarious.... between all of us, we'll have 'built' an entire new virtual resort, & pretty soon ALL the beach vendors will be up and down that beach, looking confused, and SWEARING they 'mussi jus pass de place' ... EEEE hee hee eheee
I guess if you want to vacation there this is something you must get used too,my last visit(my first non A/I) was a real eye opener.
I love the 'Hummingbird" idea. But honestly I don't think I would be able to keep my composure when the person acts like they know the place...I would probably just start laughing. I don't know though, for some reason I don't get bothered that much. I get more annoyed being asked if I need a taxi every 3 seconds when walking on the road.
to the Higglers I just smaile and say "sorry you have nothing I want" and dont even slow down, keep walking. To a beggar again smile and say "sorry cant help you"
I guess if you keep moving, you're in good shape ... Inevitably, i get cornered when I have to stop somewhere like the bank or a chicken barrel guy .... That's when they swoop in ..... I think I am going to ride my line of "I'll be back" for as long it works!
"No, am good - respect." Just keep walking.....
Recent conversations in Negril:
Come look at my wood carvings. No thanks, I have a carver up in Red Ground. And I do!
How about a snorkel trip to the reef? No thanks, we only go out with Famous Vincent. And we do!
How about some weed? No thanks, I'm a Christian. And I am!
Nest day, same guy. How about some weed?....Oh yea, your the Christian. I just smiled and walked away.
Lobsters for sale (beach vendor). Well, it's not lobster season so they are either frozen or POACHED! Quietly he responded....frozen.
Taxi? No mon, we only go with Red Plates.
Where are you staying? Down the beach.
Do you want to change any money? Yes, the cambio is just around the corner and has good rates.
Walking the beach first thing in the morning: Come look at my wares. Okay, but I don't have any money on me. And I don't
Regards,
Bob
i dont think the "i dont have any money on me" line works too well. If you're North American, you're credit is golden on the beach.
Generally a no but thank you works for me. I remember one time a carver put something in my hand and I said Thank You and started walking again LOL he came and got it and noone has put anything in my hand since then.
I walk with earphones and pretend I don't hear. when someone gets aggressive I tell them " love you to and blow them a kiss - works like a charm