Are Canadians friendly?
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Well, part of this depends on how you define friendliness but from my perspective, the 3 countries I've spent any time are the Canada, the US and the UK. I would say we're the politest of the three (though not that much more than the Brits) but the Americans are the friendliest. I just have not seen anyone quite as willing to do things like strike up a friendly conversation with a complete stranger like the Americans.
I have to disagree here because I think you are lumping all rednecks together. I would bet that if you were to go into a bar that could be considered "redneck" you would not find a problem at all. People from rural areas tend to be a heck of a lot more polite than the cities.
When I think of a redneck I think of a country boy. In the Marines I met many a good men who could be thought of as rednecks and they were a heck of a lot more polite than some New Yorkers I met.
White trash is white trash. There are always going to be jerks out there regardless of social status. I bet you'd be more welcome and have a heck of a lot more fun in a redneck bar watching NASCAR than at a socialite event in NY City. Unless your a stuck up snob and are into that stuff.
What, and risk losing your job? Suppose the company is in a downsizing mode, nobody's job is safe. Talking back to the boss may just put your job on line.
Your natural reaction when asked to work extra at the last minute on your wedding anniversary would be to tell the boss to f**k off. But that wouldn't be the right thing to do.
The right thing to do is whatever he feels is appropriate to the situation, not necessarily what you think is right. Personally, I would be polite but firm: no, unless it is a matter of the most dire circumstance (i.e. some one is endangered by my not being there).
If my boss thinks that a job is more important than my family, he can go f&^k himself.
I have my priorities.
Based on his/her post #5 TenPenny is not very friendly, even to fellow Canadians. (I know that from personal experience, as well).
I hate to think what non-Canadians might think about Canadians if he/she is the standard. Or SirJosephPorter, for that matter. Or Cliffy. Or Rufus. Or many other pseudo-patriot Canadians who think that to prove their patriotism, they must be rude towards Americans.
I hate to think what non-Canadians might think about Canadians if he/she is the standard. Or SirJosephPorter, for that matter. Or Cliffy. Or Rufus. Or many other pseudo-patriot Canadians who think that to prove their patriotism, they must be rude towards Americans.
sometimes i say alot of stuff i regret like today, it was just a real boring day at school today:-|
I often wonder what it would be like if.......
If I was walking in a city lost my way to my destination would I rather this happen in Canada, the U.S.A. or the U.K.?
I honestly believe all three nations create a culture where someone would help me out immediately. They may ask questions of me or speak in a different way of
gleaning information, and how they would select the best route for me to find my
way to my destination..... but I am very certain I would be helped without hesitation.
I think the Canadian would be more sympathetic and understanding but very specific and generous with instructions; the American would be more reassuring by using humor and "it's gonna be ok" kind of chat, determined I can do it and not to worry about it; and the U.K. member would be the most concerned, check me out to see if I got the right directions, and even offer to escort me.
If I was walking in a city lost my way to my destination would I rather this happen in Canada, the U.S.A. or the U.K.?
I honestly believe all three nations create a culture where someone would help me out immediately. They may ask questions of me or speak in a different way of
gleaning information, and how they would select the best route for me to find my
way to my destination..... but I am very certain I would be helped without hesitation.
I think the Canadian would be more sympathetic and understanding but very specific and generous with instructions; the American would be more reassuring by using humor and "it's gonna be ok" kind of chat, determined I can do it and not to worry about it; and the U.K. member would be the most concerned, check me out to see if I got the right directions, and even offer to escort me.
I see, so you would risk losing your job. What if your boss tells you that they have received an unexpected rush order which needs to be filled that night?
So like Wulife, you would risk losing your job by telling your boss to go to Hell. Remember we are discussion whether you would tell the boss how you really feel.
Well, each to his own, I suppose.
There is one difference. In USA there is greater chance that you may get lost in a high crime neighbourhood, since there are many more of those in USA than there are in Canada or UK (just compare the crime rate).
If you get lost in a high crime neighbourhood, then all bets are off.
If you get lost in a high crime neighbourhood in the U.S. it is not necessarly a kiss of death. :smile: I would bet you would come out ok, odds are still on your side. I have never been a tourist in any country where I felt unsafe.
If you cannot see the obvious humour in that post, there is little hope for you.
"If you get lost in a high crime neighbourhood in the U.S. it is not necessarly a kiss of death. I would bet you would come out ok, odds are still on your side. I have never been a tourist in any country where I felt unsafe."
I have travelled all the 48 contigious U.S. states. I ate, slept, had fun in all of them. Not for a single moment have I ever felt unsafe anywhere in the U.S.
If you believe hatemongers, you will be stuck in Canada for the rest of your life.
I have travelled all the 48 contigious U.S. states. I ate, slept, had fun in all of them. Not for a single moment have I ever felt unsafe anywhere in the U.S.
If you believe hatemongers, you will be stuck in Canada for the rest of your life.
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