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Originally Posted by MattyC
I think the reason there's some animosity towards Americans from Canadians is they are generally quite ignorant of Canada. I was born in the US, but left when I was pretty young and consider myself Canadian, although I am a dual citizen. I do have a lot of American friends though and it astounds me how little they know about a country that is right next to them sometimes. Most of it is the schooling. From what I understand you guys learn very little history outside your own. To be honest we're pretty much the same. It just bothers me when I'm in the States and someone asks where I'm from and I say Calgary and they have no idea what I'm talking about. That's like us having no idea what you're talking about if you say Seattle, or Pittsburgh. Theres like 5 major cities in Canada....freaking learn them!
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I know were places are in Canada but know nothing about canadian history. I do know they were part of the invasion of Normandy though!
When I was younger and working at a hotel we had several Canadian visitors I always had fun talking with them. I have never been to Canada but I want to go in the worst way ( start in montreal and end in vancouver all hockey trip)
I know some of my redneck friends consider all canadians frenchies and basically our little brother up north that like weird sports. My ole man (who I dont speak with) basically considers Canada a communist country because of the socialized healthcare and super high taxes. I really wonder why some Americans hate/Dislike canada so bad.