I can't stand when I'm asked this question....

[Sweetness]

No disrespect meant.....just a conversation starter is my guess.....doubt people really care where you are staying just trying to make you feel welcome but again just my take on it.....no need to give details unless comfortable. Many do ask if you are enjoying yourself. "They" are our hosts and hostesses in this beautiful country. (embassadors of chill lol) Also trying to build relationships is part of the tourist business but just respectfully moving on is not considered rude so its all good......

Fred I can relate to not wanting to think about leaving until the ride to the airport :-)

[Brian@Chicago]

1. A few days ago.
2. Not quite sure.
3. Down the beach/cliffs a ways.
4. Respect.

[captaind]

Did you know that in Westmoreland it is said "where youa stay" and in St. Elizabeth it's "where you de stay"

I'm learning to write in Patois grammar finally ......

The point is it's not the question...it's who's asking it

It's hard for a visitor to tell the difference.. Don't paint with too broad a brush

[Weathermon & Mi Lady]

1. A few days ago.
2. Not quite sure.
3. Down the beach/cliffs a ways.
4. Respect.

You got it! Be vague. I always say that I have been a long time; am staying down the beach; and am leaving soon come.

[kaycee]

I always say I'm here for a few days, never tell where I stay at. I say down the road or along the beach.

[DConkle]

Perhaps a hello, and keep walking! Lol BTW guilty as charged..

[ackee]

there ARE hustlers but NOT everyone you meet is trying to hustle you..

[Thatswhatshesaid]

My wife was asked where she was staying and she naively answered.....later that evening a knock on the door....guess who. I try to be as vague as possible and still be polite, but its no ones business where you are staying.

[Flipadelphia26]

my wife was asked where she was staying and she naively answered.....later that evening a knock on the door....guess who.

lol...

[JitterBug]

My wife was asked where she was staying and she naively answered.....later that evening a knock on the door....guess who. I try to be as vague as possible and still be polite, but its no ones business where you are staying.

i believe sweetness chastised me for referring to the jamaican population as "they" . . .

"they" are ambassadors and our hosts to that beautiful country . . . my guess is they are coming to the door to greet you??????