Why do jamaicans find it so easy to beg.

[Sweet_Dawta]

I haven't read any of the comments on this thread because I know they range from, I haven't been able to answer my phone since I left Jamaica to Jamaicans are too proud to beg or they are trying to get by.

To OP- Why do Jamaicans find it so easy to beg. This might be the only easy question about Jamaica, many like myself were taught in one shape of fashion to ask/beg. Consider that half the Jamaican population lives abraod and work and send FREE money back to someone on the island. It is customary to want something and look to someone (mostly) in the States for it. Kids, parents, and sibling often ask for things from those abroad. So it starts in the family and branches out. When was the last time you wanted something and even think to call someone a farrin and ask for it?

Matthew 7 vs 7 - Ask and it shall be given. Some might have more reservation about this passage than others. It is translated to some as if you don't ask, you don't get. Yes, I find myself and many Jamaicans more confident in our abilty to seek what we want from others. We create oppertunities for others to give

It's apart of the CULTURE, which is simply difefrent from yours. So beg yuh a few buck$ nuh, simply creating oppertunity for others to share their wealth. As they say know before you go...lol!

[Sweet_Dawta]

Most Jamaicans will never beg you for anything.....

I respectfully beg to differ with this statement. I have yet to come across a group of people more incline to say beg yuh sum a dat nuh, MYSELF included. Some out of need, others out of greed, and as my hubby now claims his lovely Jamaican wife out of habit

[suzengrace]

Thank you Sweet Dawta..Putting it into a more "realistic perspective."...

[suzengrace]

ANd thank you for taking all the Blah, Blah,Blah out of it..It is what it is.You bring it to its true, simplistic light...As someone "actually" from the culture and not all this outsiders views(and yes, I know lots of you live there and have stayed/lived there for many years)

[Bnewb]

ANd thank you for taking all the Blah, Blah,Blah out of it..It is what it is.You bring it to its true, simplistic light...As someone "actually" from the culture and not all this outsiders views(and yes, I know lots of you live there and have stayed/lived there for many years)

I think everyone's viewpoint is important....each perspective sheds light for a greater understanding!

[Sweet_Dawta]

ANd thank you for taking all the Blah, Blah,Blah out of it..It is what it is.You bring it to its true, simplistic light...As someone "actually" from the culture and not all this outsiders views(and yes, I know lots of you live there and have stayed/lived there for many years)

Simply put, as a Jamaican when I have question about Americans I ask an American. When I have question about why white people sit in the sun and invite skin cancer I ask my hubby. Go to the source for better understanding knowing the answer could be different but just as real. Everyone talks about Ja'can friends, mine start by saying gurl you I love you BUT, how comes dis is like dat a yawd. Over 30 yrs in the US and I still ask question about America but to Americans. YES, compared to MANY other places there are more casual askers and players (male and female) in Jamaica.

I have lived in Jamaica and the US but travel a lot throughout the country, to Mexico and Europe. Jamaica stands out for the sheer beauty and natural begging.

[Sweet_Dawta]

IF you don't understand that Jamaicans beg then you don't really understand the culture. Believe me that is easy because most are very secretive and won't give you a straight answer to save your life.

Hubby - Sweet D what are you doing

Sweet D - what do you mean what I am doing

Hubby - what are you doing on the computer

Sweet D - what computer

Hubby - the one your *&*& fingers are on

Sweet D - so why are you getting mad at me. Ya'll white people just like to get mad don't you

Hubby - what does that have to do with anything

Sweet D - you think because I grew up in Jamaica I should not have a computer

Hubby -(turning red) Woman at what point did I say that

Notice, I still haven't answered his question of what I am doing. This is after 20+ years. You should hear how it would have gone when I really don't want to tell him anything.

[northcoast]

LMAO....sounds very familiar!!

[Bnewb]

LOL Sweet Dawta...I do that and I'm Canadian...might just be a woman thing!!!

[butterfly]

Sweet dawta, lol My man is jamaican, and you are definetely right. I can't get a straight out answer from him to save my life. I find it hilarious, gotta love him though. I have learned to never beat around the bush with jamaicans ask directly. what do you mean? Anything is determined when you don't get ask for an explanation.