Canadianisms

[Krikit 1,163]

Half of my university degree is in linguistics. The raising of the voice at the end of the sentence is actually a derivative from the French language. It's actually a very annoying pattern of speech which makes you think you are asking a question when in fact you are making a statement.

OMG, I know who does that ALL THE TIME.... Kylie Kwong.... the Australian-born Chinese chef. I had to stop watching her cooking shows because I nearly went mad from listening to her. Come to think of it, a lot of Australians talk that way.

[thetreble 19]

Yes they do. It is also prominent there.

[trailmix 77]

Half of my university degree is in linguistics. The raising of the voice at the end of the sentence is actually a derivative from the French language. It's actually a very annoying pattern of speech which makes you think you are asking a question when in fact you are making a statement.

OMG, I know who does that ALL THE TIME.... Kylie Kwong.... the Australian-born Chinese chef. I had to stop watching her cooking shows because I nearly went mad from listening to her. Come to think of it, a lot of Australians talk that way.

Yes they do, Aussies and kiwis - but it doesn't bother me too much. (and although my Husband is Australian, he doesn't do it)

[Reba 2]

What bugs me is when people just can't seem to use the word "me". I see them on the news all the time, after some disaster or something. "Like, there you are, sitting on your couch and then you're flying through the air into your neighbour's kitchen" when they really want to say "I was sitting on my couch when the tornado hit and it picked me up and flung me next door into my neighbour's kitchen"

####### is that? What's wrong with the word me!? sheesh! I wasn't there! I was sitting safely 10 states and 1000 miles away!

[warlord 72]

Actually the one step about finishing off a senctance with "the eh?", I have always noticed a lot of Canadians always end their sentances raising their voice like it is a question and not a statement even without the eh? thing. That always was curious when I hear it and even when I lived there it would always stand out.

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Half of my university degree is in linguistics. The raising of the voice at the end of the sentence is actually a derivative from the French language. It's actually a very annoying pattern of speech which makes you think you are asking a question when in fact you are making a statement.

Really so that's where it comes from. When I lived in Canada I just never really noticed it that much, but now I hear it all the time. So either I just tuned it out when I was growing up or it's just gotten really pronounced over the past few years. It's just kind of confusing as I'm not quite sure how to respond to them since their statement sounds like a question and they just told me the answer...

[thetreble 19]

Yeah it seems to be a bit of a phenomenon that has happened over time.

Reba- I never got that either!!! How weird is that.

[warlord 72]

Yeah it seems to be a bit of a phenomenon that has happened over time.

Reba- I never got that either!!! How weird is that.

Come to think of it, I don't recall it occuring growing up in Australia either. Guess if you're around something long enough you don't hear it, but when you're away from it for a long time, then it really comes out strong...

[thetreble 19]

That actually may be the case. I didn't realize how strong my accent was until I was away for a year and then went back to Canada at christmas time last year and ended up talking to my local postman. I literally was like, THAT is what I sound like???!! It was nuts!

[Texanadian 10]

When oh when will Tim Hortons make it down to Texas?

[Reba 2]

For the past 3 years or so, their website has stated that they have no intent to move into states they are not already in. Which means, they don't intend to encroach on KK territory.

[Texanadian 10]

For the past 3 years or so, their website has stated that they have no intent to move into states they are not already in. Which means, they don't intend to encroach on KK territory.

Krispy Kreme? Do they even exist anymore? I haven't seen any of those in about 2 years.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Think there are a few KK around. i was never a fan.

[Carlawarla 1]

Actually the one step about finishing off a senctance with "the eh?", I have always noticed a lot of Canadians always end their sentances raising their voice like it is a question and not a statement even without the eh? thing. That always was curious when I hear it and even when I lived there it would always stand out.

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Half of my university degree is in linguistics. The raising of the voice at the end of the sentence is actually a derivative from the French language. It's actually a very annoying pattern of speech which makes you think you are asking a question when in fact you are making a statement.

It's annoying to who? You? I say "eh", and I have a lilt in my voice at the end of the sentence. People point it out to me, that's what I do...that's the way I speak. Oh well. *shrug*

[Reba 2]

Krispy Kreme? Do they even exist anymore? I haven't seen any of those in about 2 years.

Yes, they're still around I assure you. They closed a few stores, mostly in Canada I think, because they bit off more than they could chew and fudged their books at bit, but yes, they're still around. Especially in North Carolina where they originated.

[BermyCat 1]

Tim Hortons wasn't actually started by Tim Horton. It was the Joyce family out of Nova Scotia. I remember Mr. Joyce being absolutely horrified when Wendy's decided to stop having the donuts made fresh at each store. They're now flash frozen and shipped out to the franchises.

*sigh* I miss Tim Horton's coffe. I visited Toronto this weekend and insisted on buying one before I even left the airport.

Oh, and if you're wondering why this silly Bermudian is posting in the Canadian forum, I'm Canadian/Bermudian. I only moved back here two years ago to help with some family issues.

~ Catherine