No offense taken. I've been to various countries and cities around the world, though limited so far to Europe and all over North America including the Dominican. What you described is what's visible from a distance, which is the only perception of those that are uneducated about a place or a group of people. We know there are serious cultural differences even within out own countries, but they aren't relevant enough because when put in contrast to the people of countries on the other side of the world, the differences because very minor. North Americans as whole live very, very similar lives on all ends of the class-spectrum.

By no means am I saying the world hates the US, but it's very true that Canadians are stereotyped in a very positive light, resulting in better treatment in countless foreign countries. I don't think it makes sense, because there are scummy people everywhere, and there are good people everywhere. It's just a stereotype that I think has worked in the favor of Canadians overseas and in countries other than the US.



The point of the thread wasn't to say which country is better, though I figured it would go there in some ways, it was to ask what products, laws, lifestyle differences, etc there are that people can think of because we all live such seemingly similar lives.

 

we dont have Tim Hortons




you can have it!

 

I actually believed you for a minute Calgary stampede in starting next week. I think I'll start a thread and use it as a sort of journal of the event and include pictures I take, as well as ones from my friends. It's a crazy 10 day event that I think most people are unaware of, but it's a party like no other I've seen myself. I spent well over $6k on partying last year and I don't touch drugs. That's a lot of drinking, event admissions, and food! I'll post up when it gets a little closer.

 

Thank god because I love it. it's a Canadian staple.

Canadians who move away from the country pick up a cup first thing off the plane when they get back here, and many leave with large amounts of it in their luggage to take away with them!

They set up mobile Tim Horton's coffee shops around the world when Canadians are on peace-keeping missions. Crazy. You can even donate money to buy a soldier a cup of Timmy's coffee. Pretty funny I think.


Side Note: You actually do have Tim Hortons, just not around you

 

I never saw it up in the NW either! Must be East Coast?

My sister lived in Langley, BC for a few years, college. Went up and visited quite a few times, snowboarding and such.

Just wasn't that impressed with TH!

I did lean, when in Subway, do not ask for American Cheese! Gave it no thought when I asked for it, but sure did get a dirty look!!!

 

 

Canadians have better beer

 

Canada = cold. No thanks. Cold weather absolutely blows. The only time I want it to be cold is when I go skiing.

 

They have them up and around in Rochester, NY. They were pretty good except for the fact that they always ran out of bread for the sandwiches way too early.

 

canada sells milk in plastic bags, not gallon plastic bottles. PITA to pour yourself a glass.