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Overall yes. However travelling as a Canadian in Europe I have seen people change their attitude towards me once they find out I'm not from the U.S. Canadians get a unique perspective on attitudes towards Americans.
I'm actually embarrassed by it, since it's a form of prejudice. I had a woman in The Netherlands who was sitting next to me on a train totally opened up and became quite chatty once she knew I was not from the U.S. She actually said " I thought you were American, I don't like American's".
Also subtle changes in attitude I've experienced over the years travelling to Europe when they learn I'm Canadian.
It's wrong. It's pathetic and goes to show there are some really prejudiced people in this world. I've mentioned this before in other posts, but I have spent time defending and explaining to some of these folks that they really have no idea what they are talking about.
I've actually heard other people say this before too.
I generally get along well with Americans. They tend to be down to earth, more open and more approachable than the people in the south of England where I live. I prefer them to the natives here to be frank.
It's actually quite funny. I don't introduce myself as from America but from New York, particularly NYC, and I get a lot more positivity than when my friends say they're from CT, NJ, America, etc. Probably has a lot to do with my travel patterns, but it's always an interesting experience when it happens.
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