Canadian pre/misconceptions about Americans/America
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Misconceptions eh? Well, I'm at a loss. I was thinking about some stereotypes about Americans but true as some may be, they've also been discounted by having met americans while in the states.
Some misconceptions may be...
Americans are loud and obnoxious.
This one has been debunked by having met many americans and the ratio would be about 1:20
Americans don't know Geography.
Ok, I have met a few that actually thought my Northwest territories license plate was the state next to theirs and had a long chat about that particular state. However most usually comment on the strange shape and ask about where it was.
Americans don't know History besides their own.
I found that our school system pays more attention to american history also. With my parents it was said to be even more prevalent. I never knew of Canadian history courses until I went to college.
Americans are enthnocentric.
Those that say that their system is the best in the world and we should all copy them because we are wrong...Well I've met a few of them, they go under the same stats of the loud and obnoxious quote (which is thankfully low). Anyone who disagrees with them is a goddamn hippie or communist.
Americans are loud and obnoxious.
This one has been debunked by having met many americans and the ratio would be about 1:20
Americans don't know Geography.
Ok, I have met a few that actually thought my Northwest territories license plate was the state next to theirs and had a long chat about that particular state. However most usually comment on the strange shape and ask about where it was.
Americans don't know History besides their own.
I found that our school system pays more attention to american history also. With my parents it was said to be even more prevalent. I never knew of Canadian history courses until I went to college.
Americans are enthnocentric.
Those that say that their system is the best in the world and we should all copy them because we are wrong...Well I've met a few of them, they go under the same stats of the loud and obnoxious quote (which is thankfully low). Anyone who disagrees with them is a goddamn hippie or communist.
Re: RE: Canadian pre/misconce
She does......the under the cover kind of talent :wink:
Twila said:
She does......the under the cover kind of talent :wink:
RE: Canadian pre/misconce
I was trying to figure out a way to nix the bed reference and couldn't...not having watched the tape and not having slept with her myself I had no idea whether she had any talent what's so ever. I see now that she does....have a talent....other then posing.
I was trying to figure out a way to nix the bed reference and couldn't...not having watched the tape and not having slept with her myself I had no idea whether she had any talent what's so ever. I see now that she does....have a talent....other then posing.
peapod said:
Well maybe this is why
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/flash/britneysubliminal.html
...at least for the young boys.
Re: RE: Canadian pre/misconce
Posing is an important life skill for a poseur. :wink:
Hey! Don't knock posing,Twila said:
Posing is an important life skill for a poseur. :wink:
Twila said:
If you're born to American parents living outside the US, you are an American citizen whether or not you live there. Same as Canada.
Re: RE: Canadian pre/misconceptions about Americans/America
You mean none of this is true? 8O
Azalie said:
You mean none of this is true? 8O
RE: Canadian pre/misconce
They all speak in a rural, southern twang.
Or should I say: Y'all taaawk real funnay!!!
They all speak in a rural, southern twang.
Or should I say: Y'all taaawk real funnay!!!
"All Americans are FAT"
(hey, we are discussing misconceptions, aint we. Nothing personal) :wink:
(hey, we are discussing misconceptions, aint we. Nothing personal) :wink:
Ocean Breeze said:
Well that's not exactly a misconception though breezy...
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph-T/mor_obe_cap
According to this, US has the 5th highest rate of obesity related deaths per capita, compared to Canada's ranking of 15th...
So from a Canadian perspective, they are fat...
...but we shouldn't say that, because it's just rude...
no offense intended. Aware of the obesity problem.....but the generalization is still a bit of a misconception. Particularly when many in N.America are fitness oriented now. And then there is the "Image" factor.....which is based on Hollywood "stars" etc.
(IMO)
Well if any of you have watched Bowling for Columbine.. it really changes your perspective on Americans and gun control. The stereotype about americans all owning guns... there is actually a city where its law..you must own a gun.
Americans think we live in Igloos and are burried under snow year round!!
Sad to think that there are those who REALLY believe that!
Americans think we live in Igloos and are burried under snow year round!!
Sad to think that there are those who REALLY believe that!