Why do jamaicans find it so easy to beg.

[Beach Bum]

My opinion might upset some people, but it is based on personal experiences. In my experience, Jamaicans feel much more entitled to money than any other culture I've experienced. They have no problem begging and asking for money and tend to do things like ask a person to buy them drinks, a meal, shirt, etc. They even get upset when you won't give them anything. This has VERY rarely ever happened to me in my travels besides Jamaica. Also, in terms of other cultures I've experienced, Jamaicans are lazy, and expect alot of help from tourists. I blame many of the travelers before us who've encouraged this. I am not saying there aren't hard working Jamaicans because there are, I am TRUE friends with a few. Of course I've experience begging in the US and Canada but there is certain pride and gratitude that I've experienced in other cultures that Jamaica simply doesn't have. I still love Jamaica considering all this, but I tend to stay away from the touristy areas and have no problem saying NO to anyone. I am a realistic, well traveled person and don't censor myself. I didn't read the entire thread so I'm not sure if this has been touched on yet. I've spent about 8 months in Jamaica over the last 6 years and have covered much of the Island. I have also traveled much of Central and South America as well as several other Caribbean Islands. I'm a backpacker and tend to hang with locals where ever I go. I know many other travelers who get this same vibe from Jamaica. Especially anyone who's ever experienced the hospitality of Asia or India. Again this just MHO and everyone is entitled to theirs.