If you want to know how Jamaicans live, you can contact the Jamaica tourist board. They have a very interesting program called "meet the people". Jamaica tourist board's coordinators will find families that share your interests, and introduce them to you. The service is free, but you are expected to bring them a present. You can contact the JTB from home through the net, or contact them once you are in Jamaica. For more information about the program ask your hotel.