Ways To Tell
if you're of Ha�tian origin5>
You know that you're Ha�tian when
You point at things and people
with your lips.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You nod your head upwards to greet someone when you're too busy too talk.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You hear "pssssssssst" and know that someone is trying to get your attention.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
Gryot ak Banan Peze
is your favorite meal.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You dip bread in your coffee,
hot chocolate, and even certain kinds of liquor (Kremas).

You know that you're Ha�tian when
2001
is more significant than the year 2000.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You have either Jean or Marie placed somewhere in your name and you know someone named Marie Rose.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You twuip� when you're fed up.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
When you really get mad at someone
you want to take off your shoe and slap them with it.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
The most feeble old woman can strike fear into your heart with just one look.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
The US is made up of only three cities:
Miami, New York , Boston.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You know where the nearest Hatrexco and Bobby Express are.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You go to work
as though you were dressed for Church, you go to Church dressed for a wedding, and you go to a wedding
dressed to meet Queen Elizabeth.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You ate rice within the past 3 days. Or you haven't eaten rice in the last three days and have an undefined craving.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
Your living room couches
are covered with plastic.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You buy your cereal at Farmer's Market and you buy your fruits at Basket Market.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You keep a "bokit" (kapt�n anba kaban) under your bed just in case.
Prekosyon pa kapon.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
Once the temperature gets below a certain level, you lose all concept of color coordination when it comes to things like snow boots, winter coats, scarves, and hats, often doing things like wearing two different color hats at the same time.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You have a bottle of Ombre Rose sitting on your dresser for those special occasions but you just don't feel fresh until you've drenched yourself
in "Bien Etre".

You know that you're Ha�tian when
Your furniture
is too big for your house.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You're house is so packed with meubles and biblos that you can't even take two steps, and there are entire rooms in your house that no one is allowed to go in because they are reserved for company.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You have three sets a china:
1) Odd, even, and mix-matched plates, bowls, glasses and cups
for your own household.
2) A set decorated with flowers that is only reserved for company that you haven't seen in years
or extremely special occasions.
3) A set in the display cabinet that will only come out for careful cleaning and then go right back in.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You feel no obligation to bring gifts to anyone's celebration because if they are celebrating, then they are obviously doing better than you, so they couldn't possibly need anything.
As a matter of fact, they should be giving you a gift for taking time out to come, and if they don't volunteer a gift, then you'll help yourself to one, such as plates full of food or any decorations that were on display for the celebration.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You know what lok m�dsin is.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You prefer pepper
in your peanut butter sandwich
rather than jelly.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
Yawning indicates hunger not fatigue.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
All soda is called cola.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
Maggi, Matouk's, Tabasco, & Tomato Paste are cooking essentials.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
You're ready to die for some te.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
When you visit someone,
it has to be just long enough so that they can't say that you didn't come by
and not too long so that they can't say
that you have nothing better to do
than to be sittin' up
in someone else's home.

You know that you're Ha�tian when
If someone says that the party
starts at 6 PM, then you know not to show up until 10 PM because it's impolite.

If any ten descriptions above fits you to a T, welcome compatriot,
we love you dearly as you are.
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