I just found this site so... Hi!

I Live in Burlington Ontario and am a police officer for the region.... Struggle to get on with Canadians as I seem to offend everyone I come accross... When I really am not intending to do so. Are there any Brit club type sites where people actually get together for a sneaky pint or 2 that someone can point me in the direction of?

Cheers

Jon

I have a lot of days like that too ... offending half the people I meet seems to be a skill I've developed since moving here ... fortunately I've made some good friends in the other half

Been to Burlington - it's a nice place, but sorry, no idea about other expats

Why is that do you think ? Please tell us if you have noticed any trigger points that "seem to offend everyone I come across". Is it "this is how it's done in Britain" or something similar ? Halitosis, B.O. ? The old "I'm a cop" syndrome. There must be a reason.

Cops - it's cos they's always fittin people up init.

There are a few of us on here that live in the Burlington/Oakville area. We like a drink! Ignore Alan2005

Tut tut........

Not the "this is how its done in Britain" I avoid that unless my peers ask me. They seem to get very offended by profanity.... which is a staple in my dialect I am afraid. Also the word sarcasm does not seem to be in the Canadian dictionary.

How long have you been in Canada?

3 years and 2 months today.

Actually, this post reminded me of a question I'd been asking myself. Have posted it up. In fact, maybe ExMetCop can answer it, it's in the Maple Leaf.

(and yes, feel free to ignore me. I am full of shit as many will attest)

...yep, ticking all the right boxes there.

I have to say that gratuitous profanity and sarcasm would rapidly turn me off too and I think that I can cuss with the best of them. I would mention it to you the first couple of times and after that I'd stay away. Why do you need to do it ? Are profanity and sarcasm so ingrained that you can't hold a conversation or interact without it. Lots of people on here are malevolently sarcastic thinking that it's humorous. It usually isn't. What might be OK in your locker room might not be acceptable to others. Think about it.

....this is a very "Canadian" reply.

That's for sure ... no profanity allowed in our locker room at the local Y either

Oh really, you think so? You stupid twat.

Edit: to mods: that was an ironic use of sarcasm, profanity and abuse