I have been go to JA since the 80s and I believe it is how you look that
has a great factor in how you are approached. My wife and I used to get hit
on all the time in the early days now we are asked if we live there. I tell
her never to wear jewelry and expensive sneakers and so on. Don't look like
an easy mark is only common sence.
Proctor
"buggs" wrote in message
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> WOW...in 5 trips over the last 4yrs...NEVER had any of those
> experiences. found that the jamaican people are very friendly and if you
> treat them with respect they respond. a no thanks or just "respect man"
> has always been enough.
>
> Redlocks wrote:
> > Here are three tips for first time visitors to Jamaica:
> >
> > 1. Don't tell people it's your 1st visit to Jamiaca. When hustlers find
out
> > it's your 1st visit, you become an easy mark.
> >
> > 2. Don't tell strangers where you are staying. Locals with a lot of time
> > on their hands will wait outside your hotel so that they can try to
> > sell you something when you leave your hotel/resort.
> >
> > 3. Don't tell people when you are leaving. If you do you may find locals
> > waiting for you to check out at which time they will beg for your
> > clothing, sunglasses, etc.
> >
> > 4. Beware of locals who will try to convince you that they work at
> > your hotel or a restaurant as a means to convince you of their
> > credibility.
> >
> > Have a great trip!
> >
> > Redlocks
> >
> >
>
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