Jamaica: Prosperous Entertaining

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	On this beautiful island, time can feel as though it is standing still; nothing is hurried. "Jamaica, no problem" best describes the approach in this regard.		On this beautiful island, time can feel as though it is standing still; nothing is hurried. "Jamaica, no problem" best describes the approach in this regard.

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Prosperous Entertaining

On this beautiful island, time can feel as though it is standing still; nothing is hurried. "Jamaica, no problem" best describes the approach in this regard. Jamaica is known for its strong musical culture, and that legacy is found everywhere on the island. You can find excellent live performances most nights of the week at one of the island’s many bars and nightclubs.

If you’re looking for nightlife, head over to Montego Bay. There you’ll find the vibrant Hip Strip with lots of great bars and shops. Negril has a more relaxed holiday vibe, with golden beaches spread out along a gorgeous 7-mile stretch of coastline; Rick’s Cafe is the place to be when the sun goes down. Ocho Rios, one of Jamaica’s busiest destinations, has world-class duty-free shopping and the city is well situated for visiting the entire island’s most popular holiday attractions.

Kingston has a rich history of local theatre and there are several theatres speckled across the landscape boasting a range of cultural and social performances, both in drama and dance. If you are interested in the cinema, local cinemas have robust arrangements in place which ensure that you see the latest movies at almost the same time that they are released in North America. There is a very vibrant night life in the capital, and Knutsford Boulevard in the heart of the financial district "does not sleep."

Dining Etiquette

While Jamaican table manners are relatively informal, always watch what other people are doing and emulate their behaviors. The more formal the occasion, the stricter the protocol. Do not sit down at the dinner table until someone indicates where you should to sit, and do not begin eating until the host does. Use continental table manners in Jamaica, which means to hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand.

Meals are often served buffet-style. When not eating, it is acceptable to keep your hands in your lap. Try everything since it demonstrates graciousness. Always use utensils to eat. Eating everything on your plate is a sign of politeness.

It is bad etiquette to bring up professional matters at the lunch or dinner table. It's best to wait until the Jamaican host has started a conversation that has to do with the business deal at hand, and this may not occur at a meal. Jamaican professionals are completely focused on work-related matters when in the office, but meal times are usually spent engaging in small talk - although there may be periods of silence when everyone at the table is eating.

Expressing satisfaction with the food, however, will also help to improve business relations.