thats why there are certain threads for that.
when talking in the midst of others, thats very rude.
but like i said, i dont care, thats why i never brought it up.

I've heard about this a few times.

Then again, Yoruba's aren't the only ones who do it.

The amaka,u always claim to "ignore" these kinda threads,so why the hell are u always in the middle of the fray?

i do ignore these threads. this thread is not a TRIBALISTIC thread.
but YOU just like to turn everything into that.
anytime one tribe is mentioned does not make it a tribalistic thread.
and im always in a "fray" with YOU because YOURE always looking for me and bugging out.
and usually when im in a "fray" its not over TRIBE, its over other things.

yes, Yoruba people (most of them) even here in Nigeria are fond of that attitude, they start speaking this their ngatti ngatti and once they know you don't understand their language, then you are in for a ride, they will now increase their volume, make life miserable for you. infact if you tell them you are not Yoruba, you are automatically tagged as an omo ibo, even while you try to let them know you are not an igbo guy, they still won't accept, you hear some say, Igbo no ni (it's still igbo), sometimes, i just look at them, shake my head and just pretend as if i don't understand the language.


FYI: I speak Yoruba more than alot of yorubas but i rather peshi first, access the environment before letting them know i can speak it.

honeric01:

Igbo no ni (it's still igbo),

Buuuuuhahhahahahahahhahahahahhaha

I had a similar thread last year on this same issue

Shame to those men who insult women in this thread.

@the amaka, u argued wit them then lata got indoctrinated ,right?

no, i just decided to ignore them.
its no use.
the more attention you give them the more theyll post.
so i dont even care anymore.

Shame x2 to those shameless men that goes about insulting women on Nairaland as if they do not have mothers. It is a shame as it is shameful.

ibkaye:

I've heard about this a few times.

Then again, Yoruba's aren't the only ones who do it.

True but they do it more followed by igbos.

They can gossip about you in that very moment and you won't know.

I agree with Michelin. This is one aspect I don't like about Yoruba girls. Well, I know when they start gossiping about me or the non yoruba person beside them. I just walk the eff out. bldy disgusting!

you can always tell when someone is gossiping about someone cause they usually change their town and have a certain expression on their faces.
ive seen enough of that in my lifetime to know this.
hm!

Its not that hard to not talk to yoruba girls simple. LMFAO REALLY

It's not peculiar to Yoruba folks alone. My Spanish friends do it all the time when I'm among them. I don't really care if it's just a few sentences(that's the only time I'd be caught doing that), y'know some things are said better in one's language.  
But umm, if they're holding a whole CONVERSATION in their language while I'm just sitting there watching then yeah, I would consider it rude.

I remember they did it once last week while we were eating and some Spanish guy came to our table and one of my girls was going on and on with him lol it was fun watching but I did sarcastically make it known that they were being rude. But she did apologize and explained that there aren't many Hispanics on campus so it is exciting to find one of your people of the opposite sex on campus. And I understand how she feels, my school is diverse but still at least 70% white. Imagine, I haven't seen any Nigerian dudes on campus.  

It is very depressing that a supposed thread in correcting basic social interaction etiquette has descended into ethnic bashing. First off, I 'd say MICHELIN was wrong in making this an issue with the YORUBA. Evidently, she gets to be in the circle of the YORUBA that often, hence her attempt at generalization. I was invited for dinner at an IGBO friend's residence some months back. The conversation at the dinner table, suddenly became IGBO. I kept quiet, finished my meal and politely told my hosts it's anti-social to be speaking a language an invited guest does not understand. They accepted their wrong and we moved on from their.

Speaking of native language in a foreign land (or in the midst of non-speakers) is not peculiar to the YORUBA. Like many here have pointed out, it cuts across ethnic groups and boundaries. Victims should learn to be understanding, and also take the time to correct the speakers. Some do it without thinking. Perhaps some things are better expressed in their native language.

And MICHELIN, please don't indulge in ethnic battles. It does you no good and only breeds ethnic tension and mutual distrust. You are a MOD and should be a role model to the several teens on this forum! If someone tries to tempt you into coming out with your fangs, keep your cool and let it pass. Don't make sweeping generalizations about a people and their beliefs.

TexMex:

It is very depressing that a supposed thread in correcting basic social interaction etiquette has descended into ethnic bashing. First off, I 'd say MICHELIN was wrong in making this an issue with the YORUBA. Evidently, she gets to be in the circle of the YORUBA that often, hence her attempt at generalization. I was invited for dinner at an IGBO friend's residence some months back. The conversation at the dinner table, suddenly became IGBO. I kept quiet, finished my meal and politely told my hosts it's anti-social to be speaking a language an invited guest does not understand. They accepted their wrong and we moved on from their.

Speaking of native language in a foreign land (or in the midst of non-speakers) is not peculiar to the YORUBA. Like many here have pointed out, it cuts across ethnic groups and boundaries. Victims should learn to be understanding, and also take the time to correct the speakers. Some do it without thinking. Perhaps some things are better expressed in their native language.

And MICHELIN, please don't indulge in ethnic battles. It does you no good and only breeds ethnic tension and mutual distrust. You are a MOD and should be a role model to the several teens on this forum! If someone tries to tempt you into coming out with your fangs, keep your cool and let it pass. Don't make sweeping generalizations about a people and their beliefs.

Thank you and I apologize for all the noise and stuff.

I swear if something happens to me, it'd be because of you guys. I'm dying.

And my vacation begins today!! Loving it already.

I would say due to the masssive interruption of regular english threads , i have learned quite a few yoruba insults

platinumnk:

I would say due to the masssive interruption of regular english threads , i have learned quite a few yoruba insults

Nor mind them. This thread was meant to bring their attention to an issue and they only ended up confirming all the allegations.

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Re: What Is It With The Yorubas And Their Language?
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Quote from: honeric01 on Today at 01:57:50
Igbo no ni (it's still igbo),
Buuuuuhahhahahahahahhahahahahhaha Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin


Abi no be so dem dey talk am? dem nbatti nbatti

@the issue of Yorubas, have any of you tried to tell any of them how you feel when they do this, or correct them etc?

ibkaye:

@the issue of Yorubas, have any of you tried to tell any of them how you feel when they do this, or correct them etc?

I did and as someone has already said here, they think it is your fault you don't understand yoruba. Make them dey Yoruba Yoruba. Me sef go dey rock Esan with my fellow in their midst.

All Yoruba haters will kick bucket very soon, dont touch it!!!!

So people should now be apologetic speakers of their language?

^^^^i do not think you understand the context.

i was gonna stay out of this but i just have to make a comment.
@brooknam
werent you the same person that said i was a tribalist because i only got on you and ignored the "tribalisitic" comments that were being made by igbo tribalists? huh??
but ALLLLLLLLL those comments tpia. made against Edo/Bini people you said nothing but to egg it on.
tpia. is a tribalist, i thought you despised them?  or is it cause she's yoruba that you let it slide? HMM NOW IM REALLY STARTING TO QUESTION YOUR IDENTITY.
[size=30pt]HYPOCRISY AT ITS HIGHEST ORDER!![/size]
dont you dare tell me that im a tribalist because i choose to ignore tribal statements and deal with clowns like you that dont know your right from your left.
hmm hmm mmmmmmmm.
you see?
ALLLLLLL those comments tpia. made, you didnt do anything but to sit down and watch.
and i know you have been following this thread and you saw every single word she wrote. where were your second grade insults then? huh??
you despise tribalists right? so why are you letting her get away with it?

[size=30pt]THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF THIS THREAD WAS NOT TRIBALISTIC, BUT YOU KNOW THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THOSE PEOPLE THAT WILL TURN IT INTO THAT. IF WHAT MICHELIN SAID WAS NOT TRUE, THEN GO AHEAD AND PROVE HER OTHERWISE. STOP MAKING YOURSELVES LOOK GUILTY BY MAKING AN ARSE OUT OF YOURSELVES.[/size]

every single one of your posts is about tribe. the more you scream from now until the next 5 years, you still arent making any sense here.
Aloy as far as im concerned has never been a tribalist. he just points out RIGHT FROM WRONG. if a yoruba is doing something wrong, he will say it!! why should he have the fear of being called a tribalist to the point where he cant speak the truth? the guy is always 100% real about his shizz. and no its not about tribe, he just calls it like he sees it.
there have been plenty of times where he has called an igbo out on their stuff. does that then make him a tribalist against igbos? huh?
so dont get Aloy messed up.

Before anyone comes out and say our Culture Mod is a tribalist, let me clarify that yes I'd rather not mix with ignorant yorubas, especially the ones that grew up in Nigeria.

this sounds pretty tribalistic to me.
why ignorant yorubas? anybody can be ignorant no matter what ethnicity.

oyinda.:

this sounds pretty tribalistic to me.
why ignorant yorubas? anybody can be ignorant no matter what ethnicity.

because im pretty sure she knew the yorubas would get all sensitive to a topic like this (it being about yorubas after all).
she was right.

Aloy is an under-cover "tribalist".

Gosh, I'm even tired of using the word, tribalist on this nairaland. It doesn't even make sense.

THE.AMAKA:

because im pretty sure she knew the yorubas would get all sensitive to a topic like this (it being about yorubas after all).
she was right.

sorry miss but u aint making no sense
michelin ws just doin wat she does on some fridays - create silly thread
She knew d reaction she will get once she creates this thread and im sure shes lovin the attention