Family Life

10 Signs You Have Caribbean Parents

New York City is known for many things: New York style bagels, vibrant nightlife, and our infamous traffic! To top it all off, The Big Apple is home to millions of immigrants, especially those from the Caribbean. If you’re first- or second generation-American, here are 10 signs you have Caribbean parents.

1) You’re too paranoid to have too many friends.

“Friends will lead you astray and won’t bring you back,” or “All skinned teeth ain’t a laugh” are two of many sayings your parents preach, and if you bring new friends around they’re guaranteed to get this look…

2) They get completely offended when they cook and you don’t eat their food.

Mom: I just finished cooking the curry potato, go and take some.

Me: I ate at John’s house, I’m not that hungry.

Mom:

3) All the home remedies—including the Vick’s Vapor Rub.

You have a cough?  Drink some tea.

You have a stuffy nose? Rub some Vapor on your chest.

You have hiccups? Plug your ears and hop on one leg.

See Also

4) Hearing a long life story to explain the simplest idea or answer to a question.

5) Going around to each relative in the room to give them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. If there are 100 people, you better get moving!

Dad: When you get inside, go say good morning to everybody.

Everybody:

6) They speak in almost a completely different language.

Even if they’re speaking English. Sometimes, even the best of us get confused.

7) They know all the neighbors’ business…

8) …And they share it.

9) They play all their favorite calypso, soca, and/or reggae when it’s time to clean the house.

10) They’re proud of their country and you need to know it!

Nothing is louder than a Caribbean person on Labor Day.

No matter where you live, you know it’s true. These are sure signs you have Caribbean parents!
Featured image source: themoveny.com
symonehenry

Recent Posts

The 10 Best Spots Around Emerson College To Cry When You’ve Had Enough

We all have those days where you have way too many assignments due in one week,  your roommate's mess is…

5 hours ago

5 Time Management Tips For Students

For all students, college is the time to explore new academic interests or expand the ones you have, participate in…

11 hours ago

10 Ways To Handle Stress In College At Virginia Tech University

With all of the academic deadlines, social commitments, and extra curricular, it's nearly impossible to catch a break during the…

15 hours ago

Hooking Up: The Signs He’s Not Interested In Dating

You know when you first hook up with a boy your really interested in and you can already picture your…

20 hours ago

The Must-Have Engineer Hats To Wear This Spring

Yes, engineer hats have finally made their way back into the fashion realm. This beloved hat was adored by early…

23 hours ago

What To Do Around Central Michigan University When You’re Broke AF

Most college students at some point can relate to the "broke college student" label. Finding things to do that are…

1 day ago