I agree with you and try to do that when ever we can while in Negril or anywhere else in Jamaica. That's one reason we will never stay at an all inclusive. Plus you will never get to know the culture if you don't get out to the small places like the mom & pop resturants ect. We have found that most Jamaicans give lots of respect to you for trying to learn their culture. I still remember our first stay back in 87, was going through a bit of culture shock but the locals soon made us feel at home and was one of the best experiences of my life and changed us both for the better.