Differences between Canadian and British people
Feb 3rd 2015, 9:27 pm
#528
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
What do the following countries have in common
The UK, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand and the Bahamas?
They are de facto countries where English is the official language.
Don't you think that all of these countries have differences between each other?
So I suggest that anyone living in the UK who is thinking of moving to one of these countries accept the fact that there will be differences some good and some bad. If you expect them all to be like the UK and have no differences
THEN DONT MOVE.
Me thinks the Brits protest too much when things aren't the same or what they are used to when living/working or visiting other countries.
The UK, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand and the Bahamas?
They are de facto countries where English is the official language.
Don't you think that all of these countries have differences between each other?
So I suggest that anyone living in the UK who is thinking of moving to one of these countries accept the fact that there will be differences some good and some bad. If you expect them all to be like the UK and have no differences
THEN DONT MOVE.
Me thinks the Brits protest too much when things aren't the same or what they are used to when living/working or visiting other countries.
Feb 3rd 2015, 9:57 pm
#529
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
Mmm because tarring an entire nation who are largely made up of first/second/third generation immigrants is entirely sensible?
Aren't you the poster who said I'm sooo funny, the Canadians don't have a sense of humour because they don't find me hilarious???
Aren't you the poster who said I'm sooo funny, the Canadians don't have a sense of humour because they don't find me hilarious???
Feb 4th 2015, 12:27 am
#532
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
I took a look at this thread because I have spotted worrying signs of 'going native' ( which doesn't look very pc now I've typed it, apols). At the weekend I said 'good job' to the dog, and this evening I laughed at the Rick Mercer report.
All very worrying
All very worrying
Feb 4th 2015, 1:45 am
#533
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
Feb 4th 2015, 2:07 am
#534
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
I used to find Rick Mercer worth watching 20 years ago as well.
You'll grow out of it.
Feb 4th 2015, 7:44 am
#535
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
The differences between Canadian and British people? Easy! Canadian people visit one small part of the UK and take a regional/circumstantial observation, and conclude it to be a British characteristic. British people visit one small part of Canada and take a regional/circumstantial observation, and conclude it to be a Canadian characteristic!
Feb 4th 2015, 2:07 pm
#536
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
Feb 4th 2015, 2:07 pm
#537
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
The differences between Canadian and British people? Easy! Canadian people visit one small part of the UK and take a regional/circumstantial observation, and conclude it to be a British characteristic. British people visit one small part of Canada and take a regional/circumstantial observation, and conclude it to be a Canadian characteristic!
Feb 4th 2015, 6:08 pm
#539
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
Feb 4th 2015, 6:18 pm
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Re: Differences between Canadian and British people
Isnt it normal for a lawyer to have some form of contract written in legalese for you to sign before you can socialize with them. Ive met some good ones and some very strange ones there again who am I to talk our lot can be funny bastards