Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
You are so right, people here do seem to be very interested in hearing about Canada. I am often asked about the weather and our health care. Plus people love to point out the "accent." I have been warned that the mantra here is "We don't care how you do it up north," so I try my best to keep my comparisons to myself.
you can talk about "how you did it up north". everyone needs to, it is totally normal when you move somewhere else.
just be aware that southerners feel bombarded by criticism from other Americans who do not understand that our societal problems run deep, much deeper than we can fix with simple policy changes.
in your case, i'd recommend that you not go around telling people how great the canadian healthcare system is, for example.
South Carolinians call Canadians "Tourists". If you move here, then you are one of us.
Our awesome sportscaster in Greenville on WYFF (NBC-TV), Geoff Hart, is Canadian born and recently got dual citizenship. He's a terrific sportscaster. We are lucky to have him.
South Carolinians call Canadians "Tourists". If you move here, then you are one of us.
Our awesome sportscaster in Greenville on WYFF (NBC-TV), Geoff Hart, is Canadian born and recently got dual citizenship. He's a terrific sportscaster. We are lucky to have him.
I'm originally from NY....can't get more Yankee than that! We have never had a problem here except with another former NY couple in our neighborhood. They have that move in, take over, change things NOW attitude associated with NY’ers/Yankee's. We have taken to referring to them as “those dang Yankee’s.” As long as you like it here, which you seem to by your other post, you’ll enjoy the way things are here and fit in just fine as we have.
It's hard not to compare the differences, because in Canada things are very different. But I'll make sure not to come across condescending or judgmental. The reason I love the south so much is because of the differences, if I didn't, I'd just stay at home.
–noun Informal .
(in the southern U.S.) a person native to the northern states of the U.S., esp. one who is disliked or regarded with suspicion.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
.
