canada vs. us
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Granted it was almost 10 years ago, but as far as I remember there was no real "Canadian Geography". We studied Africa, South America, Europe, etc. I just don't remember Canada. Never really thought about it.
I don't remember who posted it, but not everyone thinks Canadians live in Igloos or ride sleds to work. IMO that's just stupid. Yes, there are some morons in the U.S. but I'm pretty sure there are some in Canada as well. You might not know any personally, but their out there. They always are.
I could see someone asking if you ride a sled and you live in Alaska, because there are some natives there that still do. But Canada, that's stupid.
It's been said before and it'll be said again. Each country has it's pluses and minuses. You can't judge another country by what a few ignorant people say. You have to see more of the country, more people, places, government issues, etc. What we are doing here, simply going back and forth about what WE think is good or bad, doesn't mean anything. It takes more than a few people on a forum to get an accurate, not so personal view of a country (or countries).
I don't remember who posted it, but not everyone thinks Canadians live in Igloos or ride sleds to work. IMO that's just stupid. Yes, there are some morons in the U.S. but I'm pretty sure there are some in Canada as well. You might not know any personally, but their out there. They always are.
I could see someone asking if you ride a sled and you live in Alaska, because there are some natives there that still do. But Canada, that's stupid.
It's been said before and it'll be said again. Each country has it's pluses and minuses. You can't judge another country by what a few ignorant people say. You have to see more of the country, more people, places, government issues, etc. What we are doing here, simply going back and forth about what WE think is good or bad, doesn't mean anything. It takes more than a few people on a forum to get an accurate, not so personal view of a country (or countries).
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I think, though, that fallacies about Canada ARE more common in the USA because you don't study us in school, or see our television news, or read our papers. How can one know that Canadians don't live in igloos or ride sleds if you don't know anything about Canada?
I've met many American who are quite informed about Canada, and who have been here. But I've also met some who really, really don't know, and honestly who don't seem to care to know. There is a tendency, I think, among some Americans (and I am clearly not saying all, but some) to be rather country-centric and not care much about what is happening in countries other than the USA. And honestly, I think that is to their detriment.
I've met many American who are quite informed about Canada, and who have been here. But I've also met some who really, really don't know, and honestly who don't seem to care to know. There is a tendency, I think, among some Americans (and I am clearly not saying all, but some) to be rather country-centric and not care much about what is happening in countries other than the USA. And honestly, I think that is to their detriment.
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Well no offense to anyone, but knowing a lot about a city is not the most important thing in life. I will admit, people who mix up such simple things do make themselves look like idiots...to those of us who have lived there for a while and know a lot about the place. But it's not a big deal. Americans are not complete idiots, and Canadians are not better than Americans.
Actually, being a legal immigrant in the US I also know that they also have the same rule. Even if I break the law while I'm a legal resident, regardless of the act, and found guilty and it goes on my permanent record I have a good chance of being deported out of the country.
I love both countries, well in the areas I've lived, and can understand why Canadians can get touchy about certain remarks that some US citizens have against their country. Canada is a distinct and unique beautiful country with proud citizens with diverse cultures, and for the longest time they've felt like most Americans, not all but lots, would consider Canada as though it was their 51s state. At the same time I've also seen how Americans are treated like "big mouth know it all" by some Canadians, I realized it even more so now that I live in the states. I don't have too look far to see it, my Canadian relatives are the worst.
I love both countries, well in the areas I've lived, and can understand why Canadians can get touchy about certain remarks that some US citizens have against their country. Canada is a distinct and unique beautiful country with proud citizens with diverse cultures, and for the longest time they've felt like most Americans, not all but lots, would consider Canada as though it was their 51s state. At the same time I've also seen how Americans are treated like "big mouth know it all" by some Canadians, I realized it even more so now that I live in the states. I don't have too look far to see it, my Canadian relatives are the worst.
Chile was interesting. I think it's a lot like Canada in that it a fairly young country living to a big and (formerly) powerful neighbour (Argentina). They have a hard time identifying what it means to be "Chilean" or what Chilean food is lol. At the moment it's got the best economy in S. America. so things aren't as cheap as Peru, Bolivia... but at the same time you get all the ammenities. They get quite annoyed when American's go there and treat them like they are a third world, under-educated country. It's not like North America but why should it be? People there go to university and work hard. There are a lot of engineers. Or maybe that's just because I worked at an institute where they train mostly engineers and math people lol here: http://www.ipvg.cl/
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What's really sad is when you live in a state your whole life and you don't even know the capital! That, IMO, is worse than not knowing about Canada.
I'm sorry, I just don't see how anyone could think that Canadians ride in sleds or live in Igloos. Even only visiting 2 provinces and knowing about the border and NOT studying Canada in school...I've never thought that. Geez, some Americans are REALLY giving us a bad name.
I wonder if the Amish know how Canada is? I mean, they are surprised by how we live and what we do. Do they study Canada? Would they know you don't live in Igloos? Amish are Americans to, but they haven't been sucked into the society like the rest of us have been.
LOL, now I'm curious.
That, IMO, is worse than not knowing about Canada.I'm sorry, I just don't see how anyone could think that Canadians ride in sleds or live in Igloos. Even only visiting 2 provinces and knowing about the border and NOT studying Canada in school...I've never thought that. Geez, some Americans are REALLY giving us a bad name.
I wonder if the Amish know how Canada is? I mean, they are surprised by how we live and what we do. Do they study Canada? Would they know you don't live in Igloos? Amish are Americans to, but they haven't been sucked into the society like the rest of us have been.
LOL, now I'm curious.
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What's really sad is when you live in a state your whole life and you don't even know the capital! That, IMO, is worse than not knowing about Canada.
I'm sorry, I just don't see how anyone could think that Canadians ride in sleds or live in Igloos. Even only visiting 2 provinces and knowing about the border and NOT studying Canada in school...I've never thought that. Geez, some Americans are REALLY giving us a bad name.
I wonder if the Amish know how Canada is? I mean, they are surprised by how we live and what we do. Do they study Canada? Would they know you don't live in Igloos? Amish are Americans to, but they haven't been sucked into the society like the rest of us have been.
LOL, now I'm curious.
That, IMO, is worse than not knowing about Canada.I'm sorry, I just don't see how anyone could think that Canadians ride in sleds or live in Igloos. Even only visiting 2 provinces and knowing about the border and NOT studying Canada in school...I've never thought that. Geez, some Americans are REALLY giving us a bad name.
I wonder if the Amish know how Canada is? I mean, they are surprised by how we live and what we do. Do they study Canada? Would they know you don't live in Igloos? Amish are Americans to, but they haven't been sucked into the society like the rest of us have been.
LOL, now I'm curious.
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Good question, about the Amish. I'm sure if they don't know much about the USA they probably know (and care) less about Canada, LOL. We actually have a comparison to the Amish here (in Western Canada), a group known as the Hutterites. They've embraced technology a little more than the Amish (they drive, for instance) but are still a rural, agriculture-based religious sect.
As for the Americans giving others Americans a bad name - well, really, they just don't know. Maybe they should, and maybe they should be trying to learn, but they honestly don't know.
Funny story, some friends were driving from Canada to Texas, and since it was winter in Canada they still had the electrical cord from their block heater hanging out their hood. They were stopped by a state trooper/officer who asked them if their car was one of those electric ones, LOL!
As for the Americans giving others Americans a bad name - well, really, they just don't know. Maybe they should, and maybe they should be trying to learn, but they honestly don't know.
Funny story, some friends were driving from Canada to Texas, and since it was winter in Canada they still had the electrical cord from their block heater hanging out their hood. They were stopped by a state trooper/officer who asked them if their car was one of those electric ones, LOL!