Recommendations for No HUSSLE bar on beach!!

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Originally Posted by RyanP

I don't consider the beachwalkers part of the "tourist economy". I buy from a few of the guys (the ones I feel aren't out to try and take advantage of the tourists). A lot of these guys (or kids) on the beach need to go, though. Giving them money, or letting them scam you, just positively reinforces what they are doing, and they will be back tomorrow.

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I agree Ryan, but where can they go? I also feel that we can contribute by supporting options. A few extra bucks into St Anthony's at the end of the day. Think about sponsoring a child. (See Robs post) Some of my friends have "adopted a Jamaican family" they get great spiritual returns on that! If you have the time offer a Ting and a pattie to one of them and have a good conversation. That may be hard when they are in groups. And they'll still hit you up for a few bucks after. That's Negril.

Marco, I agree 100%. Some of us just deal with this sort of thing better than others. I witnessed it first hand watching some boardies the other day. Some handled it well and it didnt bother them a bit, others were annoyed and it seemed to put them in a bad mood. One thing I'll do with the kids selling chocolate is tell them I'll give them X amount for Y number of candy and ask them if thats a good deal. How much am I paying for each one? A little math quiz! (I tutor Math in the US) And if you stay in the expensive places, you really do miss out on so much local flavor. I actually prefer the less expensive, local hangouts. I always meet interesting people and end up having a great time!

BTW: I also volunteer at Negril All Age School as a tutor 4 days a week 9am to noon. I love what St. Anthony's is doing for the community. I just so happen to be an atheist, so I like to work through the Rotary Club of Negril (a secular organization open to all persons regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, or political preference). If anyone is interested they can PM me for more info and I can hook you up some of the people over there.

Don't forget your Donkey Races Midiri. Great fun for a great cause every February.

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Originally Posted by RyanP

I don't consider the beachwalkers part of the "tourist economy". I buy from a few of the guys (the ones I feel aren't out to try and take advantage of the tourists). A lot of these guys (or kids) on the beach need to go, though. Giving them money, or letting them scam you, just positively reinforces what they are doing, and they will be back tomorrow.

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great point

and i am gonna agree with dash....i encountered some of these same kids last year on the pub crawl, near the lighthouse and sir d's....the exact same kids, cuz they now know my wife...and as many of you know, she gives gifts to the kids...now this year, they are on the beach....and some different groups of kids as well...i saw this one boy, working alone, about 8-10...he approached me in town and i stopped to talk to him, he wasnt selling anything, just begging for money.. had some candy in my bag...gave him soemthing, and he immediately started rummageing in my bag...asked him about school, and he said he didnt need school...after i said no thanks on his 3rd or 10th request for money, he bumb*****ted me and went on his way...well i stopped for a minute and this same kid was encountering an older lady...i heard her say, "I said no, i said no yesterday, and i will say no tomorrow, u have been very rude to me after i gave u something everyday last week..." the likkle boy yelled and screamed at her as she walked into the store...
fast forward a couple days...same kid on the beach, my wife with me...i tell wife the story and we are not contributing...she watches him being rude and aggfresive....the kids have also learned the "tie the bracelet to your arm and now it is yours", trick.....the candy is just part of the game...it is not for school, as they are not in school...had a lady say she wasnt givng money, but if you are hungry, lets go eat...they didnt want food, they wanted $$$....

i am not trying to put all these kids in the same group, but the ones dash is talking about are not your typical childen...they are still children, we still gave a little candy out and talk to them, but most get greedy and try to grab more, and then they get rude again...learning bad habits...

Just drop the bracelet to the ground and walk on.

I was really going to stay out of this one, but now I think I feel I can add in. I know the couple groups of small kids that were on the beach that day that Dash was talking about. They went after us aggressively ,even after we politely said we weren't interested. They started following close behind, and literally taunting our group. I felt like this was the first time I felt uneasy with the young boys, Its strange to say that because you get to know how to handle it with grown ups, but this was extreme different behavior than I was use to. Walking back by myself to go the other way, one young boy, and I can say no older than 10, yelled at me, ' hey ladie, do you want me to poke you.' Very unsettling coming out of someone so young,
like some one said, bad habits being learned.

I have never been bothered at Tony's Hut or Yellowbird. two of my favorite stops.

Rondel village you would get no hassle..the security guards will shoo them away..i have stayed there many times,matter of fact i like the hustlers if there is something i like i would buy it ,if you not interested i just say ..no thanks

Love White Sands bar. Never a hassle. Tony's Hut is great. Dennis won't let anyone mash up your visit to Sun Beach. Margaritaville has tight tight security.
Lots of other places too. Maybe it's because of the old factor; but we haven't been pressured for years.