question(s)::::>>> have you asked this/these question(s) of your Ja-boyfriend AND his family...???...Originally Posted by butterfly
what they say..??
what did they tell you..??
if i wanted to know why the chicken crossed the road,
i'd ask the chicken
be hapPpy
Yes, I have asked and they stated that because you are from America and because they have migrated to America on their visits back to their country they are considered rich.
In my opinion I feel those Jamaicans that think it is easy to give out money if you're American/tourist is because they have never traveled outside of Jamaica. Which is unfortunate that visas aren't given out so easily. Just like the quote about Jamaica "Once you go, you know". Once they live in the USA, You have to work hard because money is not freely given away.
Butterfly,
Many of "those Jamaicans" you are mentioning will never ever be allowed to enter the USA unlike the privilege that Jamaica offers the USA! You are aware that Americans are allowed to enter Jamaica rather easily where as America prevents Jamaicans from entering the borders rather passionately, and that is by the USA government! You are aware that minimum wage Americans earns substantially more than the minimum wage Jamaican does per hour for the exact same labor? If so, please help me understand the point you are trying to make.
Are you saying because Americans are better off that they should hold it over the rest of the world? Not sure what point you are trying to make....
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I think you missed the whole point and way too sensitive about the subject. I never stated anything about americans being better off or holding anything over the rest of the world's head. ??? You sound very bitter, read the post again. You're taking things out of context. I said it is unfortunate that jamaicans cannot get visas so easily. I am not the american government and do not make the minimum wage law so stop being so uptight. You are making me out to be a jamaican hater or something, my man is jamaican and has his visa. I just started a thread that seems to be getting too controversial. Next time i'll keep my comments to myself.
I know plenty of people that have never left the island yet they dont beg. The reasons people beg in Jamaican are no diff than those that beg in Times Square - laziness, drugs, etc.
I feel it is because so many Jamaicans from the touristy areas are successful at getting money from tourists. While you may not be comfortable giving, you have to realize that there are many people that are more generous and/or more naive and give LOTS of money away. For every 5 people that a lazy beach bum calls, at least 1 is gonna fall for the sad story and send money (unofficial statistic).
I am with Seveen, I dont give out my number.
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