In my opinion learning the local dialect is a requirement for a total immersion experience (as opposed to run of the mill tourism). It is also a requirement to earn a "Route Taxi How To" Cerfitickit! Seen? communication is key; how else am I going to know when dem a chat mi?
Amen mi sista!! I agree...it isn't trying to be cute, it is showing respect for the culture, at least to me. If one chooses to travel to Jamaica on a regular basis, it only makes sense to attempt to try and understand SOME patois. Having sponsored a Jamaican family so their son could have surgery in the states...I asked them to speak mostly patois while they stayed with us for nearly a month. I don't know who was the most frustrated...me or them. LOL I kept having to have the children repeat everything about 3 times...telling them to slow down in a futile attempt to understand. Even after many visits, I still stumble along but try to learn a likkle more every trip. Thanks for sharing your opinion goldilocks!Originally Posted by goldilocks
Sorry about getting off track from the route taxi thread.So, I'll add this, yes I am very guilty of using route taxis. It took several years before an attempt was made...but with time, I have found it to be quite an effective way to travel and cost effective. Walking is still my favorite mode of transportation in Negril but sometimes these old legs get tired!
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