Just remember ..Nuthin is free in Jamaica.... and if your a lady-having a a male Jam.friend with you will keep a lot of that nonsense away-esp. on the beach.
But yeah, speaking spanish has thrown them off too!!
Just remember ..Nuthin is free in Jamaica.... and if your a lady-having a a male Jam.friend with you will keep a lot of that nonsense away-esp. on the beach.
But yeah, speaking spanish has thrown them off too!!
" Ones destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things." (Henry Miller)
That's a trick too. If they ask where you're staying and you don't offer up that info right away they realize that you might not be "new" per se and lay off a bit.
OMG! I love the Hummingbird!!!!!!!!! Great staff!
LOL
I wouldn't over-think the thing too much. Common sense, open mindedness, and a strong sense of purpose and self go a long ways.
1) Travel with a group.
2) Travel in front of a group and point to them.
3) Travel behind a group and say you must catch up.
i don't make up anything as far as the 'where you staying' question - i'm just direct about it - my response is "That's my business -- mind your manners!!"
and actually that goes for pretty much any personal question - i can't be bothered to work up some kinda 'story' or play some game , i just say what's true - which is -- "Not your business!"
no more questions after that....
Last edited by MissBlue; 05-25-2011 at 12:05 PM.
I like making up stuff. So, when I say I'm staying at The Hummingbird, I watch for the reaction. Some guys nod and say, "Oh yah mon", like they know it, others get a far-away look. I walk the beach every day and the security guards at the AIs always ask me if I'm staying at their place, I reply, "No, I'm up at The Hummingbird." It's kind of a fun thing to do, it makes these encounters something to look forward to. You know, like I'm having this private likkle joke. Yeah, I know, pretty pathetic existence if that's the kind of thing that I look forward to, but I'm easily amused.
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I think it's hilarious.
If everyone borrows the idea, the Hummingbird could become so well known that eventually someone would have to open one just to cash in on the name.
It could catch on...hey, I hear that the hummingbird has a good band...it could go viral..
lol.
I am with Kahuna3.....I have a vivid imagination might as well use it, and if it entertains me and gives me a laugh thats just a bonus. I am too stressed and serious at home, on vacation, I want to have fun....whatever or however that means!
But I am serious, the Hummingbird is a great place, I am going to see if they have any specials during our next reach....maybe even a webcast! LOL
good stuff!
Just have fun, whatever your method....don't sweat it...just smile, you're in Jamaica!
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