How safe is Negril to stay in a NON AI??

[Rob]

I did not state that a Jamaican would not understand what "no thanks" meant, whether it be in a tourist area, or far into the hills.

We have been programmed to say "no, thanks" out of politeness in our culture, but that is often misunderstood & confusing to Jamaicans (especially those wanting to make a sale)

Northcoast/Jajewel - I guess I misunderstood... lol

Very good advice Craig & so true....when you ask a Jamaican if he wants something & he says "thanks". it means yes....if he doesn't want it, he will just say "no", point blank. We have been programmed to say "no, thanks" out of politeness in our culture, but that is often misunderstood & confusing to Jamaicans (especially those wanting to make a sale)

Here is the full text of your first post, no where did you state anything about a persistent vendor. While you may feel that I know what you meant, to say what you did to a first time visitor without using the qualifier of "persistent vendor" is not helpful and sends the wrong message. How would they know you meant "persistent vendor" when you didnt say that?

This may be why my Jamaican friends take offense to such comments. Without qualifiers it lumps all Jamaicans into the same light, which is very unfair...