Jamaican people

Made by:Kotryna CelencevičiūtėKamilė KesylytėSimas LeonavičiusMiglė Masiulytė, 3B

Meeting and greeting• The most common greeting is the

handshake with direct eye contact, and a warm smile.

• Use the appropriate salutation for the time of day: "good morning“, "good afternoon“, or "good evening".

• Once a friendship has been established, women may hug and kiss on each cheek, starting with the right.

• As your friendship deepens, you may be asked to call the person by their nickname.

Jamaican appearance

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Ingredients:

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Ethnical make-up

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With slavery out of the picture, the English brought in Indians and Chinese to help the mainly African population work the plantations.

Why Jamaica has so many mixed ethnical groups?

Over the years new people arrived from England, France and Scotland, Spain and Portugal, Syria and Nepal - producing a unique and exciting mixture of races.

While most Jamaicans are of African descent, there has been much inter-marriage over the centuries. This is reflected in the diverse appearance of Jamaicans. And in the complex cultural heritage that forms the high-spirited, warm-hearted psyche of the Jamaican people.

• The motto of Jamaica is, "Out of many- one people“.

• This statement refers to the diversity of ethnic divisions within the country.

Jamaicans are often characterized by their dark appearance, distinguishable accent and enjoyment of relaxed living.

Not all Jamaicans will fall into the stereotypes that surround them, but often the characteristics of these people are relatively consistent across the Jamaican population.

Character features

• Jamaicans are friendly, amusing, warm and kind. They like to take it easy, and enjoy a relaxed way of life.

Jamaican people are very patriotic and respectful about their culture and heritage placing a major emphasis on National Holidays such as Independence Day and Heroes' Day.

Clothing

• Clothing in Jamaica has started evolving like never before. Global fashion trends are on a rise, though quite a few people still have old, traditional styles.

• Jamaican clothes are comfortable and colourful, just like the mood of the place. From the land of the sun and sea, of coconut palms, reggae and the Jamaican rum, we get a clothing style that is certainly different.

• The temperature varies from pleasant to unbearable in a matter of minutes.

• The temperature is warm during the day and gets cool by night and in the early morning.

• This variation is due to the sea climate and this variation plays an important role in the clothes and textures that people choose.

Women

• They wear traditional clothes which were and still are, mostly hand-made. They wear a skirt, a blouse and a head scarf that is made out of Calico.

• Calico is a sort of cotton cloth locally made.

• The blouses are usually short-sleeved because of the weather.

• The older women and individuals who frequent tourist attraction destinations dress in very colorful clothes to reflect the culture.

• However, the women today seek the fashion and choose the trend denims, tops and blouses.

Men

• Men wear pants and shirts, just like men in other parts of the world do.

• However, the fabric used for the clothing is different. It is a natural, organic fabric.

• These fabrics are not very colourful, but they are classy in a unique way. 

• They are not fond of bold designs and contrasting color combinations.

• Men's fashion is toned down, with jeans or shorts and light color combinations.

• Rastafarian men are usually spotted with a cap with a colorful ensemble including red, green and gold as solid colors for their clothing.

Footwear

• It is open and more sandal-like. • It is usually flat, but young girls can

be seen with high-heeled block shoes.

• Older women wear moccasin-like footwear.

• Men wear open slippers.

• Just like the fashion trends are changing the world over, so are the fabrics and patterns in Jamaica.

• The younger generation prefers sober colors.

• The older people still wears traditional clothing.

• Tourism and the resultant shift in the way of life of the locals are largely affecting Jamaican fashion.

Jamaican Society & Culture

Building Relationships & Communication

• Networking and relationship building can be crucial to long-term business success. While Jamaicans are outwardly warm and friendly, they often appear standoffish at the initial introduction because they are reserved until they get to know someone.

• They value logic and linear thinking.• It is imperative to show deference and respect to

those in positions of authority. • When dealing with people at the same level,

communication can be more informal. • Jamaicans stand very close when conversing. • A man may touch the arm or shoulder of another

man, or even finger his lapel while speaking.

The Family

• The Jamaican family includes a close-knit web of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.

• Families are close and provide both emotional and economic support to its members.

Trust• Jamaicans have a healthy distrust of those in

authority and prefer to put their faith in those they know well, such as their extended family and close friends who are treated as if they were family.

• This can be seen in the fact that many still prefer to form a "partner" with friends and family rather than go to a bank to secure a loan.

• The basic requirement

of the partner is trust.

Religion• Religion is fundamental to Jamaican

life, which can be seen in the references to Biblical events in everyday speech.

• The island has the highest number of churches per capita in the world and more than 100 different Christian denominations.

Attitude of JamaicansThe Jamaican attitude is the

epitome of the laid-back island lifestyle. Bob Marley and reggae rules, while the Rastafarian religion promotes smoking ganja for spiritual purposes.

A wise Jamaican told me the wistful story of a village fisherman who was visited one day by a stranger...

THREATS TO SAFETY AND SECURITY

•  Violence and shootings occur regularly in certain areas of Kingston and Montego Bay. Embassy employees as well as private U.S. citizens are advised to avoid traveling into high-threat areas including, but not limited to Mountain View, and some other areas.

Threats in everyday life?

• Overcrowding is common and travelers should remain aware of their surroundings at all times.

• Jamaican media reports on fire safety indicate that compliance with fire safety regulations among nightclubs and other places of entertainment is low.

Recipes for Jamaican meals

• Jamaican food is famous for its tasty, spicy flavours. Below are lots of Jamaican recipes to bring a taste of the island to your home. Many of the recipes include videos for well know Jamaican dishes such as jerk chicken or beef patties.

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Pork Patties

Curried Goat

Cornmeal Porridge

Callaloo Stuffed Baked Fish

Brown Stew Fish

Island Cuisine

• Jamaica residents have come from around the globe, bringing with them the cooking techniques, flavors, spices and recipes of their homelands and blending them with the bountiful harvest of this tropical island.

Marriage in Jamaica

Getting married is, of course, a rather significant commitment between two people. In Jamaica, the wedding ceremony is an integral part of the celebration, with elaborate plans and large gatherings of family and friends. While many of the old-time traditions are no longer practiced, some have survived the test of time.

Public Criticism

•According to this wedding tradition, people will line up and down a street near the Church on the day of the wedding. There, they will wait for the bride to make her appearance. •If the bride does not look beautiful, she will be

publicly criticized by the people. •In most cases, the bride will turn around and

make herself look more beautiful before heading to the Church, to hopefully pass public inspection without criticism the second time around.

Walking Down the Aisle

•In most Jamaican weddings, the bride is escorted down the aisle by both of her parents. •You will rarely see a woman escorted by her

mother down the aisle in a traditional Jamaican wedding. Of course, since times are changing, this is much more common in modernized Jamaican weddings.

Food at the Reception

•It is most common for curried goat to be served as the main dish at a Jamaican wedding, with rice on the side. •Rum punch is almost always found a traditional

or modernized Jamaican wedding. This punch is made of a fruit syrup, rum pimento and lime. •Champagne, wine and other forms of alcohol can

also usually be found on the menu of a Jamaican wedding.

The Wedding Cake

•Unlike a lot of other cultures, Jamaican wedding cakes are not white, but usually darker in color and usually consists of various types of fruits. •One of the main ingredients of a traditional

Jamaican wedding cake is rum. •After the wedding is over, the couple or their

family members will mail pieces of the wedding cake to friends and family that were not present at the wedding.

Proper Etiquette•It is a very common Jamaican wedding tradition

for uninvited guests to come without giving prior notice.•Another interesting facts about Jamaican

wedding traditions and proper etiquette is that you are expected to stay at the reception for a very long time. The typical Jamaican wedding reception ends when the sun has risen.

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