[scotian]

^^^
Man the people of BC really don't like Albertans and I must say that I tend to agree with them although its not fair to paint them all with the same brush, its amazing how different the people are on either side of the Rockies.

[HankRearden]

(08-24-2014 03:43 PM)BadWolf Wrote:  

One thing we usually do more than Americans is support and look out for each other. I think that can be traced back to the healthcare system, its natural for people to come running if you need help HERE. We also make fun of Americans a lot more and bully them quite a bit when we are together despite our backgrounds. From the Americans I've met, they seem to owe no allegiance to each other and often times, don't even get along. While most Canadians share a similar standard of living and have the opportunity of every other Canadian to do something significant with their lives. I had alot of differences with my boss but the fact of the matter was that we were both Canadians and when the sh1t hit the fan with my health, he was one of the guys I called out to for help... and despite all the anger, he showed up.

I find a lot of Americans are very class conscious but Canadians tend not to care. As for me I prefer Value Village and the 'fake markets' where my American friends will only wear the most expensive sh1t they can afford. Using another example, our national brand Tim Hortons is still far more popular (In Canada) than Starbucks. When we get together in other countries, someone always says "God I wish I had a XYZ-flavor timbit right now" or "Man what I wouldn't do for a Coffee from timmies". It's just a thing we all share that you can find in EVERY SINGLE PROVINCE. Nearly everyone BORN in Canada comes from Blue Collar roots of some kind, so we generally don't have the 'attitude' that Americans have. Also When I talk to Americans, most of these guys know EVERYTHING, you can't tell them a damn thing without them saying something to the tune of "I call bullshit on that". Canadians, I find, will sit back, listen and ask questions... Americans will talk AT you.

People from the colonies and similar healthcare systems seem to just get along better. I know while in China, the expats who were the friendliest and most welcoming people were always the Brits, Italians, Ozzies, Irish, Scottish, German and other Canadians. While the people I had the most problems with were always AMERICAN.

Everyone who was born in Canada can tell you the legend of the Avro Arrow:



If you don't feel guilty walking in to a Starbucks, then you aren't really Canadian.

I literally have no idea what you are talking about.

[BadWolf]

Were you born in Canada?

[Que enspastic]

Canada doesn't seem to hold much sex appeal - good neighbourliness, fairness and safety.

NYC is hard, gritty, flashy, authentic, dynamic.

[faznine15]

The Canadians I've met over the years while traveling don't elicit the same, "why are you guys so cocky" or , "why are you guys so arrogant" that us Americans seem get from girls. So you don't get the free bad boy advertising.

I think the culture in general is more polite and just a tad more collectivist than the overly self centered my shit don't stink USA.

I'm sure others may have noticed this "eh"?