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.
“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…
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:
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.
Dad: When you get inside, go say good morning to everybody.
Everybody:
Even if they’re speaking English. Sometimes, even the best of us get confused.
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