....and other authentically Haitian foods (some of which I actually don't like as much as I pretend to like akra, yam, akasan, and boiled eggs + salty fish+ beets for Easter. Sorry grandma..but don't worry, I'll still clean my plate when I come visit. :)).
2. Prioritize what holiday January 1st really represents...
Haitian Independence Day > New Years Day.
3. Kiss people on the cheeks...
....even if they don't seem like the cheek-kissing type, and especially if they've openly identified themselves as Haitian.
4. Say "Sak pase????!!!".....
....sure it's a little blan to do since there are other more common phrases Haitians actually use to greet each other, but nothing quite says Haitian like "sak pase?! n'ap boule!".
5. Use l'huile mascreti (castor oil)...for....everything....
...what doesn't this wonder oil work for?! Good for headaches, hair growth, digestion, toe fungus? (Ew). Yup.
6. Boil tea when I'm sick...
....what else would I do when I'm sick?
7. Use my Haitian 5th sense....
....which is the ability to identify Haitians instantly. If you're Haitian, you definitely have this gift too.
8. Greet everyone I suspect to be Haitian (and try to be their friend)....
....naturally once I've identified you as Haitian, I just have to try and get to know you. Automatic cool points. :)
9. Prepare all food and drinks the Haitian way...
....What's rice pudding without carnation milk and anise? What's tuna fish without hot sauce, salt, pepper and lemon? What's lemonade without vanilla essence? What's ANY savory dish without MAGGI? And why is Haitian bread so darn good?....
