*****PLEASE NOTE: Okay, I know that I have some Americans reading this blog. So I just want to point out that there are some fundamental differences between Canadians and Americans, especially our culture. It is nothing that I am trying to make fun of or put down, I just thought it would be a good way to talk about my trip. I love the States and always enjoy going there. So, this is all in fun!! Okay, I think that about does it!!
When we got to the States, my sister and I started a list of things that are different about our country and the USA. So, without furthur ado...
You Know You're in the States When...
1) Everything can be added on, made bigger, or comes in regular or large. Which is fine. You can get things bigger up here too! The difference is that everywhere we went people asked you if you wanted more, you wanted it bigger, you wanted to add something on. From food to souvenirs. IHop to gift stores. We don't do that up here. Perhaps we figure that if people wanted it bigger or more of something, that we will just ask. It was very interesting.
2) It is a redeeming quality to join the Army, Navy or Air Force. Now I am not saying that we Canadians do not uphold and support our troops. I am just saying that everyone becomes a hero in the USA if they are part of the Armed Reserves. And it seems like everyone has a family member or knows a friend that is a part of the Reserves.
3) Loud Patriotism. People were already decorating for July 4th which is over two weeks away. Not only that, but they were decorating! This is something that we should adopt up here. I really think we should. I am going to do a little hunting for some Canadian things and put them out. I mean, we should be more loud about our patriotism.
4) Alcohol is everywhere. Even at the San Diego Zoo you could buy a beer and carry it around. Oh, and at the pharmacy you could buy a case of beer and some wine. That is just not done around here. I mean, we have liquor stores, but you are not supposed to drink on the street. You can in the USA, though. It's like the Stampede grounds, without the gates.
5) Everyone has an accent. They think we do, but everyone had an accent to us. And most of them were different.
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Okay I will blog more about that later. Need to go get up the kids!!
2 comments:
Just so you know - I went to Dollarama today (to get away from the chaos) and bought two Canadian flags for Canada Day or whatever we call it now,
We were threatened with a strike at the Ontario liquor stores and there was a run on beer and wine yesterday and probably today. Hope they don't run out. There may be a revolution even or especially in this heat! :-)
I liked your little list of things Canada vs USA. I do recognize some of it. And from the traveling to both countries I noticed differences as well. Although I guess there are quite some people who would think both countries are allike ;-)...I guess they are both such big countries there are already *many* differences within the countries!
We don't have loud patriotism here nor the 'support our troops' actions. I do think we could learn from this more though...
Interesting topic!
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