the term ugly american was used to describe u.s. foreign policy as
arrogant. came a long time ago..was picked up in a hollywood
movie...seldom used by real people.
mlsbas wrote:
> There may be a misunderstanding about the term "Ugly American," as we
> are anything but "uptight." We're as interested in having a good time
> as anyone; however, resonable and fun-loving people don't need to be chemically-
> altered to do so. Committing criminal activity (drugs) or drinking to
> excess reflects a character flaw, and goes far beyond "partying;"
> rather, it declares the person to be an embarassment to themselves and
> their country of origin.
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> I appreciate all of the thoughtful input, reflective of your knowledge
> of the country. We have traveled Western Europe, the Pacific Rim, and
> Southeast Asia, and will certainly have a good time in Jamaica - hence,
> the request for assistance to ensure that we do have a good time.
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> Thanks, and with regards.
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> Originally posted by Mark Alvut
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>>Here's the scoop about Jamaica from a couple who's been going
>>there for 30
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>>years and just got back from another trip last week. It's a
>>FABULOUS country
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>>primarily due to 3 reasons. The friendly people, the spectacular
>>scenery,
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>>and the wonderful climate.
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>>You mention your interest in "performing arts, dining, shopping
>>and overall
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>>sight-seeing." Plenty of great sight seeing. (Port Antonio,
>>Dunn's River
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>>Falls, Green Grotto Caves, Cliffs at Negril, YS Falls, Blue
>>Mountains, Green
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>>River Rafting and more)
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>>If you're gonna go shopping you're gonna get hussled. I have
>>found wearing
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>>a hat and sunglasses with a set of headphones and a strong "NO
>>THANK YOU"
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>>can help or just point to your head phones, bop your head and say
>>"respect
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>>mahn" and keep walking . . . But, you're gonna still get
>>hassled. The
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>>hassling goes down the further away you get from the tourist
>>spots and you
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>>can get to know the true Jamaica. It bothers some people but
>>we're kind of
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>>immune to it.
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>>Dining can be fabulous but you've really got to do you're
>>homework to find
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>>the best spots. Just ask lots of questions when you get there.
>>Some of the
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>>best Jerk Chicken and Pork we've had we got right at a road
>>side stand.
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>>Performing Arts? . . . Lots of great shows at the all inclusives
>>and live
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>>reggae elsewhere. But, any live reggae means lots of partying.
>>Partying is
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>>big in Jamaica . . . it's just part of the culture and it's a
>>fun place.
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>>That may turn you off but, again, if you ask enough questions you
>>can find
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>>some very serene places. And, you can always go to the live
>>reggae shows
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>>and not party. But, you will get hassled and some of us "ugly
>>americans"
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>>will be partying.
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>>Plenty of horse back riding spots around.
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>>You're uptight attitude gives us some concern that you may not like
>>Jamaica.
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>>It's a pretty laid back party kind of place. If you're seasoned
>>travelers
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>>you may be OK, but you should continue to do you're homework
>>and look at
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>>another country. Jamaica's not for everybody. An all inclusive
>>is a good
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>>way to start but do try to get out a wee bit to see what the
>>country is
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>>really like.
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>>Annnnd . . . as far as "ugly American's go" not all of us are so ugly
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>>because we like to let our hair down. Sometimes if you really
>>get to know
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>>us and give us a kiss on the cheek we turn into a handsome prince.
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>>Mr. Big and Sintia
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>>"mlsbas" wrote in message
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>>news:1115977.1071357767@britishexpats.com"]news:1115977.1071357-
>>767@britishexpats.com[/url]...
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>>>Middle-aged couple traveling to Jamaica for first time.
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>> Would
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>>>appreciate any input/advice from Jamaica-experienced travelers
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>>>particularly those of "chronological experience."
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>>>We're very interested in performing arts, dining, shopping and
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>> overall
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>>>sight-seeing. Also have interest in horseback riding.
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>>>Absolutely not interested in partying, booze, drugs or otherwise
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>> acting
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>>>like an Ugly American.
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>>>Your help will be appreciated..........thx.
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>>>--
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>>>saftgek
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