Too many Brits?
Apr 3rd 2011, 3:25 pm
#31
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Re: Too many Brits?
You don't realize that for many people there is no realistic way back because of their circumstances even though nobody forces them to stay.
Apr 3rd 2011, 7:07 pm
#32
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Re: Too many Brits?
Carry on...
Apr 3rd 2011, 10:25 pm
#33
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Re: Too many Brits?
Apr 4th 2011, 4:01 am
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Re: Too many Brits?
An alternative is to make friends with people you like, regardless of country of origin.
Apr 4th 2011, 7:42 am
#36
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Re: Too many Brits?
In several months I'll go to Canada via BUNAC to work for a year. I'm planning a little scouting trip to get a feel before hand.
The aim of going is really just to experience living in another culture. I keep hearing of these ex-pat communities of Brits and Aussies that apparently do nothing but bitch about Canada... which seems strange to me considering no one is forcing them to stay there.
Perhaps people expect too much perfection and forget that every country has the good, the bad and the ugly.
I'm a bit worried about being surrounded by too many Brits, as I don't want to move to a mini-Britain, I want to go to Canada. I like the idea of Americanization I hear Canadians chirping on about. Originally Toronto was on the cards, but having read more about Canada, I think Vancouver, Montreal, and other places are definitely on the table (the purposes of a scouting visit).
What are your experiences?
The aim of going is really just to experience living in another culture. I keep hearing of these ex-pat communities of Brits and Aussies that apparently do nothing but bitch about Canada... which seems strange to me considering no one is forcing them to stay there.
Perhaps people expect too much perfection and forget that every country has the good, the bad and the ugly.
I'm a bit worried about being surrounded by too many Brits, as I don't want to move to a mini-Britain, I want to go to Canada. I like the idea of Americanization I hear Canadians chirping on about. Originally Toronto was on the cards, but having read more about Canada, I think Vancouver, Montreal, and other places are definitely on the table (the purposes of a scouting visit).
What are your experiences?
Apr 4th 2011, 12:14 pm
#37
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Re: Too many Brits?
My favo(u)rite answer.I live in Little Britain, apparently.
I hear British accents often - but we only really know two British families here well. They were the ones we liked
Apr 4th 2011, 12:59 pm
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Apr 4th 2011, 3:12 pm
#39
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Re: Too many Brits?
When my family and myself relocated here to Ontario 10 years ago, part of the excitement and adventure for me was to meet new (Canadian) friends, I tried really hard to integrate with locals in my new country, we plonked ourselves right in the middle of a sub division with lots of other family's near a school, we got to know lots of neighbours around us but there wasn't much of a connection, as nice as Canadians are and as welcoming they made us feel, something was just a miss, wot I have learnt is Canadians just don't get Brits (or maybe its just me) but i have discussed this with other Brits, they all say the same, when I am around Cdn's I don't seem to laugh or relate to them like I can with a Brit, so consequently all my friends are Brits.
Apr 4th 2011, 3:53 pm
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Re: Too many Brits?
When my family and myself relocated here to Ontario 10 years ago, part of the excitement and adventure for me was to meet new (Canadian) friends, I tried really hard to integrate with locals in my new country, we plonked ourselves right in the middle of a sub division with lots of other family's near a school, we got to know lots of neighbours around us but there wasn't much of a connection, as nice as Canadians are and as welcoming they made us feel, something was just a miss, wot I have learnt is Canadians just don't get Brits (or maybe its just me) but i have discussed this with other Brits, they all say the same, when I am around Cdn's I don't seem to laugh or relate to them like I can with a Brit, so consequently all my friends are Brits.
Apr 5th 2011, 1:01 am
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Re: Too many Brits?
Maybe its maybeline
Yeah I guess I should go to Canada with an open mind of meeting all people. I think the best thing to do is learn to understand Canadian humour, that's bound to make it easier for you to get Canadians and vice versa. That said I've never had any problems with Europe or the Middle East. Been nearly thumped by a Saudi friend for a joke or two about "almighty" allah
http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Jokes.html LOL
Yeah I guess I should go to Canada with an open mind of meeting all people. I think the best thing to do is learn to understand Canadian humour, that's bound to make it easier for you to get Canadians and vice versa. That said I've never had any problems with Europe or the Middle East. Been nearly thumped by a Saudi friend for a joke or two about "almighty" allah
http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Jokes.html LOL
Last edited by Paulious; Apr 5th 2011 at 1:18 am.
Apr 5th 2011, 1:11 am
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Re: Too many Brits?
Not sure how to put this, but you do know Canada really isn't that different? Of course there are differences, but if I wanted an adventure and to live in another culture I think I would look for somewhere a bit more exciting.
Apr 5th 2011, 1:39 am
#44
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Re: Too many Brits?
Highstreet's or Downtown areas in the western world are starting to look eerily the same............
Depending on where you go in Canada you can experience a different life style (possibly) but you're not going to experience much, if any, new culture.
Apr 5th 2011, 1:39 am
#45
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Re: Too many Brits?
By the way when are we next going to grab a jar or two?
