Why americans need to know more aboot Canada

[thetreble 19]

I didn't even know where NJ was before I met Jared

[Sprailenes 47]

I didn't even know where NJ was before I met Jared

Oh I thought it was all farms because of the Jersey cows.

Yes I am fully aware Jersey cows are from England, but I figured this was a dairy state or something.

[Emancipation 2]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02062009/news/...s_nj_153831.htm

Gals.. THIS made me laugh.. saw the headline on my walk to work.. oh my dear.. Dirty Jersey indeed!!

[thetreble 19]

See, all the things we are saying are true.

The best part is, there are certain places in the state where the smell changes and you really play guess that smell!

Like, the Pulaski Skyway from Route 1 & 9 by Newark all the way to Manhattan has the "guess that smell" game.

You and your friends basically say.."wow it smells like candy cane, ew now hot mustard...now potpourri...now burning garbage..."

Armpit of America my friends.

[SpiritAlight 1]

It makes me sad to read of how horrid NJ is for you who live there.

Perhaps we will all converge on Hawai'i one day and live out our senior years within the fragrant scent of hibiscus. Mmmm...

Now I would like to add a personal answer as to why USians need to learn more about (or aboot as the OP wrote hahaha) Canada:

because ignorance breeds fear which breeds hatred which breeds intolerance which breeds nationalism etc etc etc....

Then people want to conquer and claim.

This might be sound advice for anyone anywhere and not specific to these two countries....and I mean it both ways actually.

Geography, climate and culture.

Three things to study.

Get after it people!

Hahaha!

I love both countries for different reasons.

I wish I could blend them into one. Hee, hee.

Well, when I am the Empress of the World, I will.

[Krikit 1,165]

I love both countries for different reasons.

I wish I could blend them into one. Hee, hee.

Well, when I am the Empress of the World, I will.

Empress of the World, she is. Be careful of the dark side, yes.

[childress_london 3]

It's human to stereotype a country or ethnicity, but of course, not always accurate. Yes indeed, different regions of the U.S., Canada, and any other country will vary amongst themselves. People in Texas are vastly different from people in New Jersey, for example. Just like I found out people in Ottawa are vastly different from people in Montreal. I have lived in Japan, Spain, and England and have lived all over the United States. So, I can tell you, most of the time stereotypes will not be true, but sometimes they will. The best way to approach a new situation/country etc, is with an open mind and no preconceived ideas. There is positive and negative in every country and every region. Those who blame everything bad on where they are, are just negative people in general anyway, and are probably like that back in their own country too. I find it more fun to focus on the positive things about where I am, wherever that may be. I think it is rude and insulting to complain to someone about their country. Definitely in poor taste.

Edited February 6, 2009 by childress_london

[Krikit 1,165]

I think some stereotypes are true to some extent, however I really do believe you need to be exposed to that culture in its own setting in order to understand where the stereotype is coming from and why. It changes your perspective and adds a degree of tolerance.

[trailmix 77]

I think some stereotypes are true to some extent, however I really do believe you need to be exposed to that culture in its own setting in order to understand where the stereotype is coming from and why. It changes your perspective and adds a degree of tolerance.

Yes! Canadian's are friendly and polite

[Krikit 1,165]

I think some stereotypes are true to some extent, however I really do believe you need to be exposed to that culture in its own setting in order to understand where the stereotype is coming from and why. It changes your perspective and adds a degree of tolerance.

Yes! Canadian's are friendly and polite

[The_Dude 1,142]

I think some stereotypes are true to some extent, however I really do believe you need to be exposed to that culture in its own setting in order to understand where the stereotype is coming from and why. It changes your perspective and adds a degree of tolerance.

Yes! Canadian's are friendly and polite

But not all.... i've met some real a$$holes in Toronto.

I'm not saying that Canadians aren't friendly and polite. My point is that saying ALL Canadians are friendly and polite is as inaccurate as saying all Americans are rude and ignorant.

Edited February 6, 2009 by Rob and Mel

[DeadPoolX 9]

Some of the experiences here remind me of driving in Houston. I've never had someone threaten to shoot me, but there's a lot of road rage otherwise. To be fair, Houston traffic is horrendous. I'm part of a Facebook group called "Houston traffic... when did I die and go to Hell?"

At least the Katy Freeway (I-10) is completed. That's so nice now. They started construction on it shortly after the dinosaurs died out and now, finally, it's finished!

So... American and Canadian stereotypes, huh? That reminds me of a joke: When an American bumps into a piece of furniture, he curses at it. When a Canadian bumps into furniture, he says, "Excuse me!"

Edited February 7, 2009 by DeadPoolX

[Emancipation 2]

So... American and Canadian stereotypes, huh? That reminds me of a joke: When an American bumps into a piece of furniture, he curses at it. When a Canadian bumps into furniture, he says, "Excuse me!"

I actually say "I'm Sorry"

[Galateia 1]

Q: "How do you get a pool full of rowdy drunken Canadians to get out of the pool?"

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A: "You say: 'Exucse me, but could you please get out of the pool?"

[DeadPoolX 9]

So... American and Canadian stereotypes, huh? That reminds me of a joke: When an American bumps into a piece of furniture, he curses at it. When a Canadian bumps into furniture, he says, "Excuse me!"

I actually say "I'm Sorry"

I knew it was something similar. I was too lazy to look it up.