Well im glad your happy. Its good to be a happy canadian, then a sad canadian. No body likes a sad canadian.CuddlyCombine said:
Where the hell does the "gentle" Canadian stereotype come from?
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Why in the world would anyone wanna go to a place that has dragons? Psh..you must be crazy Glefistus...ThrobbingEgo said:
Throbbing ego is not only a polite canadian, but a wise one at that.
Travel around some and you'll begin to understand that in general, Canadians really are a more polite people.
Ever been to France? The parks smell like piss, the people are rude, and shoving is fair game. England? Talk about snide-passive aggressive. If you do not stand to the right on the escalator not only will they break your knees they'll insult your mothers mother while doing it! Italy? Italian's *love* to yell, they could televise it they're so good at it! Shouting matches are a spectator sport and will be undertaken for almost any perceived fault.
In Canada is you don't say hello on a nice day walking down the street, you're an asshole. Didn't hold the door open for the nice old lady? Walking personification of evil. Didn't say sorry to the person who just bumped into you despite it obviously being their fault? The Antichrist.
Canadian's really are more polite in general. That's not to say there aren't exceptions to the rule. Not everyone in France is a dick, not every Englishman is a rude bugger, and some Italians are nice quiet people. But as far as grand stereotypes go, Canada's is about right!
And besides, why are you complaining about it? As far as these things go Canada has got about the best global image possible.
Ever been to France? The parks smell like piss, the people are rude, and shoving is fair game. England? Talk about snide-passive aggressive. If you do not stand to the right on the escalator not only will they break your knees they'll insult your mothers mother while doing it! Italy? Italian's *love* to yell, they could televise it they're so good at it! Shouting matches are a spectator sport and will be undertaken for almost any perceived fault.
In Canada is you don't say hello on a nice day walking down the street, you're an asshole. Didn't hold the door open for the nice old lady? Walking personification of evil. Didn't say sorry to the person who just bumped into you despite it obviously being their fault? The Antichrist.
Canadian's really are more polite in general. That's not to say there aren't exceptions to the rule. Not everyone in France is a dick, not every Englishman is a rude bugger, and some Italians are nice quiet people. But as far as grand stereotypes go, Canada's is about right!
And besides, why are you complaining about it? As far as these things go Canada has got about the best global image possible.
Maybe it's because their military puts plugs into the ends of their gun barrels, and carry around wooden replicas of knives......
I've never actually met a Canadian person. At least I don't think I have. I'll reserve my judgments for when I do.
because we have oil and because of it we have money as well as mountains without the pot (here's looking at you B.C.)SenorFuzzeh said:
I think you've just become so Canadian that you no longer hate Americans when they think of Canadians negatively, and instead of hating them for thinking we're pussies, you are trying to negotiate a verbal ceasefire. I suspect this has been brought on by Obama, and you thinking you can no longer hate them because they aren't all bad people. Which sounds great, but now, when they attack, you are recoiling and joining forces with them because you think hating is bad. I am repulsed. I agree with that other person, you are a renegade, I'm coming for you, and I'm an Albertan. I suggest you don't go driving for a little while. Speed limits ARE a suggestion, and I politely refuse it! (In actuality, if you drive the speed limit in Alberta, you get passed. Simple as that.)
I absolutely love the irony in this statement.Wouldukindly said:
Anyways, I live near Toronto and I find stereotypes to be silly. But living here for all my life, I can see why that stereotype came into fruition.
In my personal experiences, the people here are seriously nice, but there's always a few exceptions. And again, that's normal, not because we live in Canada.
So the stereotype mostly comes from Canada being multicultural and more 'open' to immigration, as well as the emphasis on peace keeping and being diplomatically sound. Despite being involved in wars and the like, we apparently still uphold this image.
Statistically, Canada is also keeping a low profile on the 'bad' side of things. For example, obesity rates are much lower, with about 30% of adults being obese. And on the good side, Canada's video game industry is growing very fast (I read some articles but can't remember them anymore)
Let's not forget that having a much lower population does allow a nation to keep a lower profile and all. Naturally, less people = less representation MOST of the time.
Lastly, I don't want to get into too in-depth analysis for fear of starting flame wars, but you really can't argue against our health care system (Not saying it is better, what I mean is it helps uphold the 'nicer, less selfish' stereotype). It simply benefits everyone more, while other systems tend to lean towards the higher classes.
funny thing; I must be another renigade Canadian since...............well I can be the biggest @sshole I know.................okay i but an @ instead of an A but that's just manners,......................................really I can be a pompus racist jerk FUCK see? I said it you know what else I HATE ALMOST ALL FRENCH CANADIANS!!!!!! I'm a racist candadian. Also cudos on the OP for mentioning canada's army but on topic I also get anoyed at others thinking I apologize for everything, my friends can be a real sadistic bunch