- You were threatened by your parents that you’ll end up sweeping the floor or in a sugarcane field if you did not get good grades when you were a kid.
2. If you didn’t go to a private high school, you had to endure a single-sex high school.
3. You flirt in French but swear like a sailor in creole when you are angry.
4. The first time you meet someone, you speak in French. Depending on the response, you will decide if the rest of the conversation is going to be in French or in Creole.
5. You know at least one Mauritian friend who did not know how to speak creole because his parents forbid him to speak in that language. Or you are that Mauritian who was forbidden to speak in creole.
6. It is difficult for you to stick to only one language when talking to someone. Chances are, you will be mixing some french words, creole and English. Just like in this video:
7. You REALLY know how to dance the sega just like in this video:
Or you can manage it just like in this video:
Or you suck at it just like this guy in this video:
8. Either Β category you fall, you always tell yourself that foreigners don’t know how to “casse lerein” (Make their hips swing) when you see them dance.
9. If you don’t know how to make a rougaille, you’re not a true Mauritian.
9. You use “Ayo” to express annoyance and “fouf” to express frustration or annoyance too.
10. Tea is very important. You drink it in the morning and it is important to have a “tea break” around 3 pm or 4 pm.
11. You’ve been told your whole life that Rhum can solve coldness and some health issues…
12. When you meet another Mauritian and he/she asks you your last name and the place you live, you are sure that they will do a background research on you.
13. You didn’t listen to sega when you were in Mauritius but you found yourself indulging in Cassiya when you were feeling homesick abroad. Cassiya’s video:
12. That instant bond you get when you meet another Mauritian abroad when you hear him/her speak creole.
Don’t forget to like and share this blog post if you like it ;). And leave me your thoughts on the comment section below. Cheers :).
Awesome article…..loved it!!!!
Everything is true π π π π
Good luck for future amazing write ups….. βΊβΊβΊ
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Thank you so much π
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I really loved this funny depiction of being a Mauritian… I pressed it with much pleasure π
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Glad to hear that you enjoyed reading this post. Thank you for sharing it on your blog π
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This is brilliant! Good read!
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Thank you Kenny π
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Hilariously accurate! This just made my day π
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Thank you Nikita :). Happy to hear that you enjoyed reading my post π
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Loved it. You guys Rock. Can’t wait for the next one. I’m sharing. Good luck guys.
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Thank you so much for your comment Lucette π
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la veriter pas ene offense… mo ti mank sa…
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I’m not a Mauritian but I can tell you….you’ve described very accurately a lot of Mauritians I know!
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awesome article 100% correct !!
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Keep it up. Really fun and i love it. Proud to be mauritian. We have a very diverse background and culture. This is what makes us so unique. π
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Indeed and I really love our cultural diversity. It is as you said, what makes us unique. And strong! Thank you so much Angie π
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Merci pour le partage de notre video
Danseuses fl ame de z iles
Retrouvez toutes nos videos youtube
Fl’ame dΓ© z’iles
Danse de sega mauricien et reunion
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C’est notΓ© Sandrine Laurent.
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This is true and so funny . I am a Mauritian at heart !!
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Thank you π
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Awesome you are gr8 keep it upπ. Thank you
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Thank you so much Indeera π
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Listening to Cassiya when abroad and feeling homesick got me! Thanks
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You are welcome :). Glad to hear that you could relate to this blog post.
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how true and spot on
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coffee room green carpet xmas 1970
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Many true word said in jest ! Nous meme sa.
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That is so true…It really reminds me growing up back in th days..thanks for the cool video.
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You are welcome :). Happy to hear that you can relate to this text π
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Really great. I see myself in this article.
Proudly Mauritian
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Really great. I see myself in this article.
Proudly Mauritian
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Thank you Ani Mahabirsingh π
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Havent changed in generations and never will..
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Indeed! Long live Mauritius π
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The best definition ever!!! This is so true and so funny to read!! Need to share! Thank you for the amazing work π
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Thank you Anushi :).
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SOOOOOOOOOOOOAPT.REMINDS ME THE AYS I GREW UP BACK IN THOSE DAYS WELL DONE
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I like it and I miss my country
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True ! π
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Very nice and nostalgic…bien contan ta…oui bien Jolie
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