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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:51 am
 


Zoraja Zoraja:
The difference between Canadians and americans is extremism, americans are much more extreme in many ways than canadians, and although there are numerous other differences (we are not war mungorers either) I would mch rather be confused with an Aussie than an american.



Whatever! Would that be a Canadian who can’t spel?

Or an extremist Yank who can spell?

Pray do tell me about the extremism by subject so as you can enlighten me to the differences you perceive.

By the way, it’s highly unlikely I would ever be mistaken for a Yank with my accent.


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I can spell for the most part I just dont read what I type, too much effort :P


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:21 pm
 


Zoraja Zoraja:
we are not war mungorers either
Neither are Americans.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:23 pm
 


Taht si very much a matter of opinion.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:23 pm
 


That is very much a matter of opinion.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:25 pm
 


Zoraja Zoraja:
That is very much a matter of opinion.
No, thats you over generalising an entire country as "warmongers" Which they are definately not. Just because the government is fucked, doesn't mean the rest of the country is the same way.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:32 pm
 


what i find the most confusing thing is telling the difference between an australian and a new zealander, to me they sound the same (accent) but the kiwis get so offended if i ask if they are aussie (the ones i've met anyhow)


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:33 pm
 


I used to get mistaken for American over here in Britain, but I think it's down to the fact that EVERYONE knows about the United States of America. It's in the limelight, and lets face it people, more people are just familiar with the States than Canada. And that could be a very good thing.

I've always replied 'No, I'm from Canada' and then watch their facial expressions change into pleasant surprise.

But because I've been here so long, now I get asked what part of Ireland I'm from. I've even had someone on the phone ask me if I was from South Africa.

Uhm... lol


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:33 pm
 


Motorcycleboy Motorcycleboy:
I think many Canadians enjoy making a big production over this type of thing as a way to assert their identity. It's kind of immature.

The fact is, very few Americans would care one way or the other if a European or Brit confused them with Canadians. But Canadians seem to relish in taking offence when it's the other way around. A perfect example of little brother syndrome if you ask me.

We speak the same language, have very similar accents and grow up watching the same media, movies, etc. It's hardly a sign of ignorance when someone in another country has difficulty making a distinction that very few Canadians or Americans could make themselves.


Call someone from New Zealand an Aussie (or vice versa), and you'll never hear the end of it. Both sides think the other are sheep shaggers! Or as Xerxes said, ask a Brit if he's Irish.

Why is it wrong for a Canadian to correct someone if they mistakenly assume that you are an American? Would it be wrong for a Korean to correct someone who thinks they're Japanese? Of course not...

I wear a maple leaf pin sometimes when I travel, sometimes I don't, but I look at it as simple patriotism. If Americans can chant U-S-A U-S-A at sporting events and drive around with giant American flag stickers, why can't Canadians be just as proud of our country as them?


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:44 pm
 


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Call someone from New Zealand an Aussie (or vice versa), and you'll never hear the end of it. Both sides think the other are sheep shaggers!

well it's common knowledge here that the scots are the true sheep shaggers! :lol:


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:47 pm
 


Indelible Indelible:
$1:
Call someone from New Zealand an Aussie (or vice versa), and you'll never hear the end of it. Both sides think the other are sheep shaggers!

well it's common knowledge here that the scots are the true sheep shaggers! :lol:



Ain't that the truth :lol:


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:49 pm
 


Indelible Indelible:
$1:
Call someone from New Zealand an Aussie (or vice versa), and you'll never hear the end of it. Both sides think the other are sheep shaggers!

well it's common knowledge here that the scots are the true sheep shaggers! :lol:


It's actually the Welsh.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:52 pm
 


ach laddie, both of them


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:56 pm
 


A shagging sheep we go, a shagging sheep we go, high ho the sheep is shagged, a shagging sheep we goooooooo.

The new Scotland national anthem.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:57 pm
 


hey! Koreans and Japanese look totally different and speak the languages that sound really different.
when i speak chinese on the phone soem people ask me what part of China i am from but i consider it a compliment and sometimes play their game :)


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