Dare to make yourself more human

“Hey mon, you alright?” “You have a blessed day.” “How is your morning walk pretty ladies?” “Yeah mon, no worries. Everything alright.” These “stock phrases” are just a few of the things I heard each and every day while staying in Negril, Jamaica. I travelled to the island to take a short vacation and also attend a destination wedding this past month. While on the island, I was pleasantly greeted by the local Jamaicans anytime I left the bed and breakfast I stayed at. I was surprised at first at how friendly the locals were — I had heard from friends to be cautious of the crime in Jamaica. Nevertheless, I always responded to the locals, asking them how they were. A few days into my trip I was with a Jamaican driver, headed to another part of the island. I chatted with the driver, Patcha, for quite a while. I asked him about their culture — views on marriage, money, economy, etc. He was open and never held anything back. I mentioned to him that the Jamaicans were all so friendly. He kind of chuckled and asked if that was out of the ordinary for me. I told him that America was different. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Conditions Primary care Source Type: blogs