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‘That’s aggravating, what’s going on?’ gypsy shares 4 things other people do that baffle her & why women must NEVER pay
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A GYPSY girl has revealed four things that people outside of her culture do that totally baffle her.
Zoey Pon, who left school at the age of 13, explained that growing up in the traveller community meant that her parents paid for everything for her when she lived at home.
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Not only this, but she explained that when in a relationship, the man would always foot the bill, and the woman would never pay for anything.
Posting on social media, the Irish traveller shared the “things non-travellers do that travellers find strange.”
She said: “So first of all - you let your kids pay for everything, basically, they have to work if they want something.”
Zoey claimed that in her culture, if you are a child living at home, your parents will “pay for everything”.
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The brunette beauty, who recently revealed the strict rules she dealt with growing up, shared that even now that she is married, if she went home and wanted to buy something, her parents would get it for her.
Not only this, but Zoey also added: “Second - you let your children go the whole way through school and college before they get married.
“You don't get married till about 30 or 40 years of age - in our culture that would never, ever happen.”
In addition to this, Zoey revealed the thing that she finds “so aggravating”, as she continued: “If you're in a shop with your husband or your boyfriend, basically you pay for separate things. Why?! That's so aggravating.
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“Please tell me what's going on people, what's going on? If you're with a boy, they're meant to pay for literally everything, that's what they do in our culture, they pay for everything.”
And not only this, but Zoey couldn’t understand why some non-travellers would “kick their daughter or son out of the house” when they reach a certain age.
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She explained: “In our culture, you stay at home with your mum and dad until you're married.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @zoey_pon, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 23,100 views.
Facts on gypsy and traveller communities
Typically, gypsies is a term used to describe Romani people who migrated to Europe from India while traveller refers to a person with either Irish, Scottish or English heritage.
Around 300,000 Gypsy, Roma and Irish travellers are thought to live in the UK.
All three groups come from nomadic ways of life, however, as it is increasingly difficult to find land to live on, many are moving into permanent housing.
They place high value on family life and often live close together even after reaching adult years and getting married.
Often the men are the breadwinners of the family while the women stay home.
While many English gypsy girls are allowed to drink alcohol and go on holiday with their friends before they get married, their Irish counterparts are not.
But social media users were left totally divided by Zoey’s claims.
Whilst many found her video ‘interesting’, others were keen to clap back.
Traditions in the gypsy/traveller communities
Nomadic lifestyle: Traditionally, many travellers maintain a nomadic lifestyle, living in caravans and moving frequently. This mobility is a core aspect of their identity, reflecting a deep connection to freedom and independence.
Strong family bonds: Family is central to traveller culture. Extended families often live and travel together, providing a strong support network. Marriages and social events are significant community affairs, reinforcing familial ties.
Distinct Language: Many travellers speak Shelta, also known as Cant or Gammon, a distinct language that mixes elements of Irish, English, and other languages. This language serves as a cultural marker and a means of private communication within the community.
Religious practices: The traveller community often follows Roman Catholicism, with religious festivals and milestones like baptisms, communions, and weddings being particularly significant. However, individual beliefs and practices can vary widely.
Unique celebrations: Events such as horse fairs and traditional weddings are major social gatherings for travellers. These occasions are marked by elaborate preparations, vibrant attire, and communal participation.
One person said: “These are great videos. Very interesting culture.”
Another added: “I have learnt so much watching your videos.”
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However, at the same time, someone else penned: “We teach our children independence, we teach them to never rely on a man, but also teach the boys to never disrespect a woman.”
Whilst one woman wrote: “In our culture being married and having children shouldn't be our children's goals...education, career and self reliance should be number one.”