Social Graces

[Lola]

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When I see a male start to move like he is going to touch me, I say "Don't touch me" in a low, firm voice directed his way. They always pull back, but if they kept coming or maybe didn't catch it I would say it again. We can talk, he can give me the information I need, but I am not for him to touch.

As far as the hand-shaking, 'Its winter, lots of people traveling from the North, I am afraid of germs so I don't shake hands on the street'. Jamaicans don't like germs, and will commiserate on wanting to avoid cold or flu.

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[captaind]

Not sure if it's still commonly used but "good evening" = "good afternoon"

In Jamaican society it is considered impolite not to to greet someone without saying "Good mornin', good evening or good night"

Cap

[Bnewb]

Not sure if it's still commonly used but "good evening" = "good afternoon"

In Jamaican society it is considered impolite not to to greet someone without saying "Good mornin', good evening or good night"

Cap

Capt...when I was taking a course here...a group of Jamaicans were arguing when you're supposed to say good afternoon, good evening and good night. This impassioned group decided that the polite and correct way to greet someone was from noon to 4pm with good afternoon, from 4-7pm you were to be greeted with good evening and after 7pm was good night. And, if any other Jamaican did not do it this way they were being improper... ...tough group...but they were all fabulous!