Ghanaian nurse in UK fined £1,425 for calling work colleague 'auntie'

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coop-city 8 hours ago

It serves him right. next time he will learn sense. The person told him to stop calling her Auntie and he continued calling her.

It serves him right. next time he will learn sense. The person told him to stop calling her Auntie and he continued calling her.
FRANKIE 8 hours ago

Culture shock? Two and a half decades ago I called my supervisor Mr. Gordon at Asda in London. He said "hey, mate what did you call me"? I repeated my African 'respect' qualification for his name. He politely said "just call ...
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Culture shock? Two and a half decades ago I called my supervisor Mr. Gordon at Asda in London. He said "hey, mate what did you call me"? I repeated my African 'respect' qualification for his name. He politely said "just call me Gordon".i learnt my lesson instantly.
Karikakchar 8 hours ago

That's interesting? Well, we will maintain our culture!

That's interesting? Well, we will maintain our culture!
Dr Mumbi Seraki 8 hours ago

Hello youth of Ghana.......You can take your own life with medicine......for instance 15 paracetamol at once. Or combine medicine and akpeteshie ...or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana.......You can take your own life with medicine......for instance 15 paracetamol at once. Or combine medicine and akpeteshie ...or weedicide.
AGBESI KWASI 7 hours ago

Cultural relativism. He will learn.

Cultural relativism. He will learn.
P Djamgbe 5 hours ago

This is not cultural relativism or cultural sock biaa, this is a deliberate mockery. If you address someone in a certain way and they tell you they don't like it, you need to stop

This is not cultural relativism or cultural sock biaa, this is a deliberate mockery. If you address someone in a certain way and they tell you they don't like it, you need to stop
Frank Agyena-Karikari. 1 hour ago

We in Ghana address people who are not related to us as Brother, Sister, Uncle,, etc and that is normal with us. But if you go to Rome, you do what the Romans do. If calling people in Britain are not acceptable if they are no ...
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We in Ghana address people who are not related to us as Brother, Sister, Uncle,, etc and that is normal with us. But if you go to Rome, you do what the Romans do. If calling people in Britain are not acceptable if they are not related to you, just don’t do it.
Also it is disrespectful to continue to call the Woman an Auntie when she has told you to stop. Just stop calling her by that.
I have been a Teacher at Uncle Sam’s country for more than three decades. My students call me Professor Frank Karikari. Other Members of the Teaching Staff simply call me Frank and the Non Teaching Staff members call me Professor.
There was an occasion when a student called me Frank in the presence of the Principal and some Teaching Staff members. I was not offended but the Principal was. He immediately reprimanded the student and corrected him to call me Professor. The student immediately apologized and corrected himself. But in my neighborhood, even most students at the Primary School Level easily call me Frank, though a few call me Mr Frank and I have no problem with that. That is what is done here.
When we go to a Ghanaian Community function, my Children address elderly Ghanaians as Uncle, Auntie, Grandmother etc but call other Americans with their first names and they don’t get offended.
The Gentleman was wrong in continuing to call the lady as an Auntie even after she had told him to refrain from calling her Auntie. The situation is unfortunate because the young man from Ghana might have been used to using such titles to address people, especially when such people are older than you. The Gentleman has surely learned his lesson. The fine was expensive. The Judge was applying the rules but I think he knows the Ghanaian situation and could have just reprimanded him. The Gentleman will not do that again.
Sam George is an Asshole 7 hours ago

THIS SHOULD BE A LESSONS FOR MOST IGNORANT GHANAIANS GOING AROUND USING CERTAIN UNFIT ENGLISH GRAMMATICAL TERMS OPPOSITE..EXAMPLE CALLING SOMEONE CHARLIE'S OR CHARLEY IS NORMAL IN GHANA SOCIAL TERMS, BUT TO THE WHITE ENGL ...
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THIS SHOULD BE A LESSONS FOR MOST IGNORANT GHANAIANS GOING AROUND USING CERTAIN UNFIT ENGLISH GRAMMATICAL TERMS OPPOSITE..EXAMPLE CALLING SOMEONE CHARLIE'S OR CHARLEY IS NORMAL IN GHANA SOCIAL TERMS, BUT TO THE WHITE ENGLISH MAN THAT WORD IS MEANT A ( STUPID FELLOW ) . I WANNA ADVICE MY FELLOW AFRICANS ESPECIALLY WE GHANAIANS TO BE VERY WISE IN OUR DEALINGS OVERSEAS..BE REALISTIC IN YOUR DOINGS AND INTERACTIONS . I'VE NOTICE IF ONE SKIN IS BLACK HE OR SHE IS NOT WELCOME AT ALL BE IT EVEN IN AFRICA..
COOLBLUE 6 hours ago

@Karikakchar, which culture? I guess you mean the culture of bowing down to everyone by saying "mepawtsaw" even when greeting; a word termed as respect in Ghana!

It's nauseating, very annoying, especially uncomfortable whe ...
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@Karikakchar, which culture? I guess you mean the culture of bowing down to everyone by saying "mepawtsaw" even when greeting; a word termed as respect in Ghana!

It's nauseating, very annoying, especially uncomfortable when you're expected to use the word "Mepawtsaw" to everyone in every corner of Ghana without which you're seen as a disrespectful person.

Most Ghanaians have come to cherish and accepted to be addressed "mepawtsaw" in their daily interaction with others as if everyone live in their homes and get fed.

The "mepawtsaw" attitude is unfortunately what the guy took along to London to end up calling her female colleague auntie when he should have called her by her name. Let's leave that useless funful respect to black Africans who wantnto be worshipped by all means, whites don't need that to live the live they're created to live.
Ghanaman 6 hours ago

I remember when I was a teenager, I once used my left hand to collect some medicine at a school hospital pharmacy here. The nurse rebuked me sharply and I quickly learned to use my right hand. Some Ghanaians also think Ghana ...
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I remember when I was a teenager, I once used my left hand to collect some medicine at a school hospital pharmacy here. The nurse rebuked me sharply and I quickly learned to use my right hand. Some Ghanaians also think Ghana culture must be acceptable everywhere. It's not! If they tell you abroad, "don't call me Auntie, Papa, Daddy etc, you better take it seriously, just as that nurse here would not tolerate using left hand on her here.

SAEED OSMAN 8 hours ago

I see Opong attitude to be deplorable and doesn't deserve any sympathy. You call someone with a title she says she doesn't like why continue. This amounts to harassment. Even in Ghana here when someone say stop you have to s ...
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I see Opong attitude to be deplorable and doesn't deserve any sympathy. You call someone with a title she says she doesn't like why continue. This amounts to harassment. Even in Ghana here when someone say stop you have to stop.
Sir Curtis 5 hours ago

NB:
We don't put Mr. in front of a person's first name

NB:
We don't put Mr. in front of a person's first name
Frank Agyena-Karikari. 1 hour ago

Grammatically you are right not to prefix a man’s first name with a Mr. In Uncle Sam’s country, that is commonly done and it is acceptable.

Grammatically you are right not to prefix a man’s first name with a Mr. In Uncle Sam’s country, that is commonly done and it is acceptable.
Hahahaha 8 hours ago

Don't mind that fool. Stay at Ridge Hospital and work you say strike. Go and strike in London . Over there they don't tolerate your Ghana ekorase life okay. Gyimie

Don't mind that fool. Stay at Ridge Hospital and work you say strike. Go and strike in London . Over there they don't tolerate your Ghana ekorase life okay. Gyimie
Cho cho cho 5 hours ago

Do nurses not strike in the UK? right now, some are on one week strike

Do nurses not strike in the UK? right now, some are on one week strike
NPP-We have Titanic Men. Perception vs Real Intelligence 8 hours ago

Akyem chimpanzee! Not well bred by Liliput & Ken Ofori-Attah, finds himself in a zoo trouble. Having rhymed for long "Wofa Nana" to obtain visa, he thought an "Auntie" call, would earn him promotion. But no! Npp LOBs, trul ...
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Akyem chimpanzee! Not well bred by Liliput & Ken Ofori-Attah, finds himself in a zoo trouble. Having rhymed for long "Wofa Nana" to obtain visa, he thought an "Auntie" call, would earn him promotion. But no! Npp LOBs, truly Lost Out of Battle!
Kwaku Tee 8 hours ago

You can't export your foolishness to societies which are civilised than us.We are fond of giving titles and honours to ppl that we may not even respect. Nana, Boss,Nii ,Togbe, Auntie,Yaa Naa etc yet by our conduct and behavio ...
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You can't export your foolishness to societies which are civilised than us.We are fond of giving titles and honours to ppl that we may not even respect. Nana, Boss,Nii ,Togbe, Auntie,Yaa Naa etc yet by our conduct and behaviour we don't regard them.
Cuntiki 8 hours ago

Stupid

Stupid
WE EVEN CALL MACKEREL SALMON! 6 hours ago

Simple mistakes in early years that should be corrected stay with us for the rest of our lives. I propose it should be made an offence to call people who aren't biologically related daddy mummy auntie etc. It inadvertently br ...
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Simple mistakes in early years that should be corrected stay with us for the rest of our lives. I propose it should be made an offence to call people who aren't biologically related daddy mummy auntie etc. It inadvertently breeds corruption and favouritism.
FRANKIE 8 hours ago

Culture shock? Two apa half decades ago I called my supervisor Mr. Gordon at Asda in London. He said "hey, mate what did you call me"? I repeated my African 'respect'. He politely said "just call me Gordon".

Culture shock? Two apa half decades ago I called my supervisor Mr. Gordon at Asda in London. He said "hey, mate what did you call me"? I repeated my African 'respect'. He politely said "just call me Gordon".

Yaw Baafi 7 hours ago

Did you continue to call him Mr Gordon? That's the case here. He kept calling her "Auntie" even after several warnings to cease and desist.

Did you continue to call him Mr Gordon? That's the case here. He kept calling her "Auntie" even after several warnings to cease and desist.
Stop listening to motivational or inspirational speakers 8 hours ago

Irs only in ghana that someone much older than you or of the same age or a little younger than you will call you "Daddy", Poppy, Uncle and "Father" and even sometimes mama,mommy etc. Meanwhile you are of the same age or even ...
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Irs only in ghana that someone much older than you or of the same age or a little younger than you will call you "Daddy", Poppy, Uncle and "Father" and even sometimes mama,mommy etc. Meanwhile you are of the same age or even older than you are.
Abana 3 hours ago

Some pastors will not be happy with you

Some pastors will not be happy with you
Serwaa 8 hours ago

They should have DEPORTED him. Foolish Idiot. How can u be Misbehaving in a Foreign Country?

They should have DEPORTED him. Foolish Idiot. How can u be Misbehaving in a Foreign Country?
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Kotokun Emmanuel 8 hours ago

Ghanaians like calling people aunties and uncles too much.. Sometimes the person calling you uncle maybe be equal your age..ls dumb respect or what .. nonsense...

Ghanaians like calling people aunties and uncles too much.. Sometimes the person calling you uncle maybe be equal your age..ls dumb respect or what .. nonsense...
Kweku A 8 hours ago

I agree with the judge 100%.You were told to stop the Auntie thing and you continued, she had no option than to go to Court. You think you can bring your Ghana things to the UK and get away with it. Learn sense after paying t ...
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I agree with the judge 100%.You were told to stop the Auntie thing and you continued, she had no option than to go to Court. You think you can bring your Ghana things to the UK and get away with it. Learn sense after paying the fine.
Alhajj Kanawu. 8 hours ago

The Court Fined Is Too Small. That Is How They Behaves In Their Own Villages In Ghana. Bushman's Life. The Bush People Don't Know The Diffrent Between Grand Father, Father, Uncle, Aunt, And Sisters. Let Him Go Back To School ...
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The Court Fined Is Too Small. That Is How They Behaves In Their Own Villages In Ghana. Bushman's Life. The Bush People Don't Know The Diffrent Between Grand Father, Father, Uncle, Aunt, And Sisters. Let Him Go Back To School And Learn Again Basics To Know The Differences.
Spanner 7 hours ago

You are really stupid.Alhaji dumb ass.Your brain is as error prone as your grammar

You are really stupid.Alhaji dumb ass.Your brain is as error prone as your grammar

Akrugu Frafra 7 hours ago

stupid pepenii

stupid pepenii
Yaa 7 hours ago

They have taken their stupidity over there. Their false humility.

They have taken their stupidity over there. Their false humility.
Cho cho cho 5 hours ago

Exactly, very deceptive low life characteristics

Exactly, very deceptive low life characteristics
Prudhomme - Ghanaians are unintelligent 7 hours ago

The judge should have fined this bushman more money.

Does he think he is still in his bushiatic Ghana? Next time don't call any woman AUNTIE!

The judge should have fined this bushman more money.

Does he think he is still in his bushiatic Ghana? Next time don't call any woman AUNTIE!
Donald Trump - President of Comment Readers Assoc. 7 hours ago

The insult this guy is getting down the comment is massive o. People vex am rough. Why by force 'auntie'? LMAO

The insult this guy is getting down the comment is massive o. People vex am rough. Why by force 'auntie'? LMAO
Prayer 7 hours ago

Indeed the fine is too small.He meant to mock the woman.Where does "auntie" come in,in professions like health? I thought they are addressed as doctors, nurses,assistants etc.He goes clowning at work.Bext time he should be de ...
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Indeed the fine is too small.He meant to mock the woman.Where does "auntie" come in,in professions like health? I thought they are addressed as doctors, nurses,assistants etc.He goes clowning at work.Bext time he should be deported.If the lady had called you blackmailing and later claim in her defence that where're comes from,blacks are addressed by the color of their skin,you would have said she is a racist.fool!
Holy Sinner 7 hours ago

HE WAS FINED FOE THE NEGATIVE REFERENCE S to the nurse but not the Antie, that is what we term MOCKREY. Making reference to her being a match to an order member of staff and commenting on her use of LIPSTICKS.
He deserves t ...
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HE WAS FINED FOE THE NEGATIVE REFERENCE S to the nurse but not the Antie, that is what we term MOCKREY. Making reference to her being a match to an order member of staff and commenting on her use of LIPSTICKS.
He deserves the fine he got.Next time when he goes to Rome he must learn to do what the Romans do and not what Ghanaians do. Village 4UCKER.
Name 6 hours ago

He was fined for NOT respecting the lady's REQUEST to stop calling her 'auntie' but by her first name (the standard in UK) plus the continuous use of the negative remarks.

He was fined for NOT respecting the lady's REQUEST to stop calling her 'auntie' but by her first name (the standard in UK) plus the continuous use of the negative remarks.
Cho cho cho 5 hours ago

Is the lady his aunt? the guy is suffering from aggravated stupidity

Is the lady his aunt? the guy is suffering from aggravated stupidity
Name 7 hours ago

In Rome, do hat the Romans do !!

How can you bring your Ghanaian culture to your UK workplace?

In Rome, do hat the Romans do !!

How can you bring your Ghanaian culture to your UK workplace?
IT SEEMS HE BROUGHT THIS TROUBLE ON HIMSELF. 6 hours ago

If the story is right then he brought this trouble on himself.

If the story is right then he brought this trouble on himself.
Rasta 6 hours ago

They should have slapped him with £3000. How can you use your cultural words as a defence in another jurisdiction? Moreso the person warned you several times to stop calling her that, he refused. At least refer to her as Ma ...
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They should have slapped him with £3000. How can you use your cultural words as a defence in another jurisdiction? Moreso the person warned you several times to stop calling her that, he refused. At least refer to her as Madam which is more professional than auntie.
Stupid-fool!!!
Name 6 hours ago

Not even Madam. Either Ilda or Ms Esteves. Simple as that.

Not even Madam. Either Ilda or Ms Esteves. Simple as that.
Ha! 6 hours ago

I don't quite understand the guy. Once the lady said she didn't like the title, he should have stopped! It's as simple as that. He's lucky the good lady didn't sue for millions.

I don't quite understand the guy. Once the lady said she didn't like the title, he should have stopped! It's as simple as that. He's lucky the good lady didn't sue for millions.
Kofi..Wow 5 hours ago

Gyemie nu mo de ko baabia !

Gyemie nu mo de ko baabia !
Cho cho cho 5 hours ago

Hahahaha lol, this one is too much, that guy must be crying now

Hahahaha lol, this one is too much, that guy must be crying now
Kwame Angel 5 hours ago

Stop means stop! At least she attempted to stop her. And Ghanaweb, your headline was stupid; Oppong was NOT fined for calling the lady "auntie", he was fined for his repeated action and also trying to match her with an older ...
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Stop means stop! At least she attempted to stop her. And Ghanaweb, your headline was stupid; Oppong was NOT fined for calling the lady "auntie", he was fined for his repeated action and also trying to match her with an older person. Read your own quotes. JSS journalists.
Cho cho cho 5 hours ago

Auntie is an affectionate style of calling the sister of one's parents, why on earth would this guy go calling someone not related to him in anyway Auntie? it is plain stupid

Auntie is an affectionate style of calling the sister of one's parents, why on earth would this guy go calling someone not related to him in anyway Auntie? it is plain stupid
Osei Bonsu 5 hours ago

Some local bush boys will not leave their primitive culture in Konongo and settle into their new environment. It serves him right. Now his employers will mark him down for now leadeeship roles again.

Some local bush boys will not leave their primitive culture in Konongo and settle into their new environment. It serves him right. Now his employers will mark him down for now leadeeship roles again.
Asembenia 5 hours ago

Ashanti Oppong , ha, ha, ha !

Ashanti Oppong , ha, ha, ha !
Nii Akwei 5 hours ago

Stop means stop. Full Stop

Stop means stop. Full Stop
MELO 4 hours ago

They should have fined him €100, 000 pounds . Using that stupid humor he used in Ghana , village man

They should have fined him €100, 000 pounds . Using that stupid humor he used in Ghana , village man
Yaw 4 hours ago

Sometimes you have to think outside the box especially when you are outside your home country. Like the ‘misuse’ of the word ‘please’ and ‘I am sorry’ by some Ghanaians. Please how are you, please thank you, pleas ...
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Sometimes you have to think outside the box especially when you are outside your home country. Like the ‘misuse’ of the word ‘please’ and ‘I am sorry’ by some Ghanaians. Please how are you, please thank you, please how is ma, please I am this, please I am that.
Evans 4 hours ago

I think these are issues we have to deal with as.a country. "Please Sir good morning...Sir please, am sorry....please Sir when can I call....very disgraceful.

I think these are issues we have to deal with as.a country. "Please Sir good morning...Sir please, am sorry....please Sir when can I call....very disgraceful.
New order 4 hours ago

UK laws are like USA , keep the blacks poor

UK laws are like USA , keep the blacks poor
Poppycock!!! 3 hours ago

Ghanaians and gyimii.....gyimii nkoaaa!!

Ghanaians and gyimii.....gyimii nkoaaa!!
Freedom 2 hours ago

He is lucky he wasn't fired from work. This is clearly harrassment. Is it you who will let the person knows whether she needs a man or not. This should serve as a lesson to everyone

He is lucky he wasn't fired from work. This is clearly harrassment. Is it you who will let the person knows whether she needs a man or not. This should serve as a lesson to everyone
Kath 2 hours ago

In as much as I respect the woman's space, it appears to me that that "auntie" address is common among the African community. My numerous visits to UK earns me "uncle" even among the kids of my friends. However, when someone ...
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In as much as I respect the woman's space, it appears to me that that "auntie" address is common among the African community. My numerous visits to UK earns me "uncle" even among the kids of my friends. However, when someone asks his or her space to be respected, it should be acknowledged as such. I may be wrong but good luck next time.
Koti 59 minutes ago

Exporting your culture abroad is not a good idea. In Ghana, every nurse is 'auntie nurse' but over there people are called by their first names. Again, you can export our everyday lies abroad, you'll be punished for that. The ...
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Exporting your culture abroad is not a good idea. In Ghana, every nurse is 'auntie nurse' but over there people are called by their first names. Again, you can export our everyday lies abroad, you'll be punished for that. There are lies that take for granted in Ghana which can easily be detected abroad.They are not fond of titles as is the case in Ghana. Everyone is called by their first names including doctors. No 'Mr Moses' or 'Mr John'. In Ghana we can hear 'sister sister' or 'auntie Nana'. This is something our embassy in UK can explain to the host country.

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