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I like my neighbors to the north quite a bit, actually. I grew up in New Hampshire, USA, and we used to take vacations in Canada from time to time.
The only bad experience I've ever really had in Canada (or with Canadians in general) involved a group of people from Quebec being extremely rude to my parents in a restaurant for reasons that I don't recall ever being clear. I don't think my parents provoked them in any way, certainly not intentionally (they're extremely nice people; more so than I think I'll ever be capable of). But I'm not one to let the actions of a few condemn the whole. Some people are just jerks, and that's something that transcends nationality.
But yeah... if I had enough financial stability to move somewhere, Canada would be pretty close to the top of the list.
The only bad experience I've ever really had in Canada (or with Canadians in general) involved a group of people from Quebec being extremely rude to my parents in a restaurant for reasons that I don't recall ever being clear. I don't think my parents provoked them in any way, certainly not intentionally (they're extremely nice people; more so than I think I'll ever be capable of). But I'm not one to let the actions of a few condemn the whole. Some people are just jerks, and that's something that transcends nationality.
But yeah... if I had enough financial stability to move somewhere, Canada would be pretty close to the top of the list.
Everyone I know likes Canadians, especially so because they are very regularly compared to Americans.
Pretty much everyone comes up on the better side of that comparison. Although I don't mean to imply that Americans suck, that's just the way that most people I know view Americans.
I actually don't mind them, I got along really well with the only American I ever met who wasn't a tourist. (It's a slight distinction, the difference between people who're here for a couple of days vs people who come here to work. It's noticeable when you work in hospitality.)
Pretty much everyone comes up on the better side of that comparison. Although I don't mean to imply that Americans suck, that's just the way that most people I know view Americans.
I actually don't mind them, I got along really well with the only American I ever met who wasn't a tourist. (It's a slight distinction, the difference between people who're here for a couple of days vs people who come here to work. It's noticeable when you work in hospitality.)
Canada is a wonderful country with wonderful and friendly people; except for the [small minority of] anti monarchist Canadians. From what I hear, they're mainly French-Canadians so it's only to be expected.
Love Canada and Canadians.. but I am one and still live in the country so I guess I can't really offer much unbiased perspective.
As to why we don't really get talked about much, I'd say it's just because we're really fairly steady and don't do much that's overly controversial. Our Economy is doing fairly well, we generally don't tend to go into any sort of global conflict unless there's already a consensus that it needs looking into, we don't push the issue much on territorialism, environmentalism, human rights, etc. We're just kinda the nice guys who like to help out but don't make a big fuss unless everyone else is making a big fuss too.
Personally, I actually wish we would make more noise on certain things. Human Rights would be a good place to start, though we'd have to start with taking a more complete look at our own indigenous peoples and their treatment in a modern Canada. Environmentalism would be another great place for Canada to really step up to the plate.. if only we didn't have that whole pesky Alberta Tar Sands thing going on that we'd need to deal with first. ... But that's getting more into political discussion, which belongs in another section of the forum.
As to why we don't really get talked about much, I'd say it's just because we're really fairly steady and don't do much that's overly controversial. Our Economy is doing fairly well, we generally don't tend to go into any sort of global conflict unless there's already a consensus that it needs looking into, we don't push the issue much on territorialism, environmentalism, human rights, etc. We're just kinda the nice guys who like to help out but don't make a big fuss unless everyone else is making a big fuss too.
Personally, I actually wish we would make more noise on certain things. Human Rights would be a good place to start, though we'd have to start with taking a more complete look at our own indigenous peoples and their treatment in a modern Canada. Environmentalism would be another great place for Canada to really step up to the plate.. if only we didn't have that whole pesky Alberta Tar Sands thing going on that we'd need to deal with first. ... But that's getting more into political discussion, which belongs in another section of the forum.
That sounds quite nice actually. I agree American beer is weak as hell but don't they get imports that are around the 5% mark?themutantlizard said:
I think contraversial topics are around, there's a politics section for them. As for Canada I know nothing about it. All I know is mounties live there and half of you think you're French, other than that I dunno.
ahhh thats just Quebec somtimes there really rude to english peeps. They want to be there own country its really annoying the general concensis is if they hate it so much they can just leave we bend over backwards for them as it is but somtimes they can be spiteful.Tuesday Night Fever said:
I find I actually like Jack Daniels more then I like Crown Royal or R&R. Thats just my personal opinion though!zHellas said:
I'm going there this summer. Vancouver, vancouver island, ice fields parkway, and finally Toronto.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a hunch, that it's gonna kick AASSSSSSSSSSSS!
Ye get me?
I want to live there when I'm older, but according to some I can only Live there if I marry a Canadian. Oh well, that's no bad thing.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a hunch, that it's gonna kick AASSSSSSSSSSSS!
Ye get me?
I want to live there when I'm older, but according to some I can only Live there if I marry a Canadian. Oh well, that's no bad thing.
I love Canadians, we are very cool people. Especially us Vancouverites.
Unless Boston fucks with us.
Unless Boston fucks with us.
I'm Canadian as well and people in other countries including the stats shouldn't just learn about every single detail about their country and look at some others. For example people always make assumptions about other countries when they honestly don't know jacksh*t about em.
I had a conversation with a friend who lived in the Us for a bit, and he admitted that some people don't actually know anything at all about their own country and didn't care about any global news because it didn't involve themselves so why should they care?
So it's pretty damn idiotic that people believe other countries are so different form theirs.
Truth be told that Canada is almost like US. Same continent, mostly the same weather around western parts, most places speak english, and we all have democracy. The only thing thats different is that we have a bit of french side and there is a border separating us.
Also on a funny side, we noticed that the prices for gas and fuel in Canada is pretty high (I live in Edmonton/Alberta where the oil sands are a big source of fuel) and in America where we ship out a lot of our resources, people actually complain about the prices there which are a lot cheaper. Some people aren't grateful for most of the stuff they have in life i guess.
I had a conversation with a friend who lived in the Us for a bit, and he admitted that some people don't actually know anything at all about their own country and didn't care about any global news because it didn't involve themselves so why should they care?
So it's pretty damn idiotic that people believe other countries are so different form theirs.
Truth be told that Canada is almost like US. Same continent, mostly the same weather around western parts, most places speak english, and we all have democracy. The only thing thats different is that we have a bit of french side and there is a border separating us.
Also on a funny side, we noticed that the prices for gas and fuel in Canada is pretty high (I live in Edmonton/Alberta where the oil sands are a big source of fuel) and in America where we ship out a lot of our resources, people actually complain about the prices there which are a lot cheaper. Some people aren't grateful for most of the stuff they have in life i guess.
Not at all. It'd be just the same as marrying a person in US except with the paperwork you'll need done.Goldeneye103X2 said:
Not true I'm on the internet right now with fast speed and a good data limit. It's probably just him.Nimcha said:
You live in Winnipeg too?Donnyp said:
Not sure if I've heard anywhere else described as the murder capital..I'm a bit biased because I'm from here, but I would love to move to BC someday, the weather there is awesome (I don't mind rain at all).
My cuz live there actually I have family all over Canada from manataba all the way over to Nova Scotiathedeathscythe said:You live in Winnipeg too?Donnyp said:
I'm a bit biased because I'm from here, but I would love to move to BC someday, the weather there is awesome (I don't mind rain at all).