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Guyanese people are naturally serene and well-balanced. Even the region's traditional "Creole disposition" has a gentler edge. No matter how difficult they are for themselves, many guests comment on their greater sense of humor and a certain lightness to any manifestations of the universe. By the way, this positivity is not ostentatious and can be seen in almost every element of Guyanese life. Even in serious or, alternatively, terrible situations, Guyanese never pass up the chance to "tease" or amuse someone. However, it is also obvious that local humor is not offensive and is not meant to make fun of anyone; rather, it serves to mask or diffuse more intense feelings from view.

The people there are incredibly artistic and mobile in their everyday conversation. Guyanese temperament is characterized by the propensity to elaborate on everything uttered with several gestures, proverbs, sayings, and allegories. Additionally, they serve as representations of the diverse cultural traditions of the nation and are frequently so metaphorical that they perplex many foreign tourists. This also explains some of the quirks of local speech, such as the fact that the grammar is identical for both a question and a statement; the only differences are in the way the words are pronounced and presented.