Why do Jamaicans think Americans always need something?

[Manda81]

lol@Lisa! Yes CYA SOON indeed!! my first night in fact ... I may apologize now for whatever state I may be in ... tired.. travelled.. excited.. drunk? (maybe) lol First night in Negril.. First night in JAMAICA! I'll be silly giddy.. playful.. CAN'T WAIT! I feel sorry for Andre already ... he really has no idea what he's signed up for hahaha

[kbisiar]

I have not read all the posts, but most of them seem to focus on how to say no or not interested. I have found that a little joking around works for me.
These vendors I believe are very good humored and hear no mon/not interested all day so I chat briefly with all of them as I walk. I figure as tired as you may be of being approached they respond very well to light humor.
A quick joke and “hey where close buy can I get a cold beer…thanks man”. I have said “no smoke” many times, but I don’t think I have uttered “not interested” even once. This may not be everyone’s personality, but my point is there are many many ways to easily deal with vendors without saying no. Have a little damn fun people...your on vacation