Why do jamaicans find it so easy to beg.

[MissBlue]

because my comment was anecdotal, not a blanket statement -- i was not speaking about "all" people - the same circumstances are not true for "every" person.

both statements can exist at the same time when we are speaking of MANY people -- some get here and love it, immerse into the lifestyle, and are hugely successful and happy. And some get here and discover it does not meet with the perception/expectations, and they realize they had a better quality of life BEFORE they came here. Those are the ones who prefer to return home when they discover America is not what they thought it would be. exactly the same dynamic that you describe in your 2nd paragraph - but in reverse. and that can be said for emigrants to ALL countries of the world -- some ppl blend and love it, some don't, and realize they were happier back home, the grass ISN'T always greener. and those are the ones who don't stay.

all i'm saying - and anecdotally relating some examples i personally know of - is that it's only after people experience it for themselves, can they really "get it" that the USA isn't the 'brass ring' they had been told all their lives that it was; that this dynamic exists, and that it plays a part in the subject matter of this topic. i never said i think it's this way for 'all' people, 'all' the time, in 'all' circumstances.

[captaind]

Rob is right on mark with this re: BB's post

I have refrained from posting to this thread because my Jamaican experience is so different from most on the board. Remember I first came to the island to take a job and not as a tourist. I lived in an upscale section of Kingston (Beverly Hills) and socialized with the upper middle to upper class folks.

I only wish some of you could understand that much of Jamaican society is not like that which you see in Negril and other tourist areas.

I posted a picture of an event I attended last month where the men, including me, were dressed in tuxedos and the women in gowns. This was met with a certain amount of surprise as most of you have never experienced proper Jamaican society.

While it is true that remittances are an important part of the Jamaican economy it is not the only thing that supports the country.

I fear that many of you are judging this book by the cover you see on the beach in Negril.

Just my experience.

[Bnewb]

I only wish some of you could understand that much of Jamaican society is not like that which you see in Negril and other tourist areas.

While I agree somewhat....I want to clarify that there are aspects of Negril and other tourist areas that a tourist will probably never be exposed. As a tourist, most will only see the surface of these areas.
There are business and political organizations at the highest level of Jamaican society in every area of the island. But, on a vacation...you're not likely to encounter any of this.