
Yuh know yuh from de Caribbean when……
*You refer to all powdered cleaning agents as “Vim”.
*You refer to all storage spaces built into your home as “cupboard”.
*You know somebody called “Beulah”.
*You distinguish between “coco-tea” “bush-tea” and “green-tea”.
*You call all hard candy “sweety”
*You refer to all salt crackers as “Crix or biscuit”.
*You say “whappenin” even at a funeral.
*You tell the host “Good Night” when you arrive at someone’s home in the evening.
*You wash the “wares” after having dinner.
*When someone pays you a compliment, you say “Doan mamaguy eh.”
*When someone sympathises with you, you comment “Yuh think it easy?”
*You point with your lips.
*You give directions with your hands, even if it’s in another state, “Yuh
jus go up de road and when yuh see……..”
*You nod your head upwards to greet someone and sideways when the joke is stale.
*You’re standing next to plenty luggage and boxes at the airport.