Originally Posted by NessieOggy (Post 5415484)

I'm Canadian and will admit to having a hair disaster in the past, but in mentioning my displeasure, I personally wouldn't go as far as making a blanket statement and say only that my experience happened in Canada, rather than that particular city/town. I have read people's accounts here and have only recently made some tongue in cheek comments in response.

I can respect that venting is sometimes needed and I try to keep an open mind.... but must admit that sometimes the blanket comments I read here make me feel looked down on because I'm Canadian. My husband is from the UK and I have learned a lot about the country he grew up in through conversations on this forum.

In my location of BC, orchards abound and I purchase fruit locally. If I had a problem with the quality of the products I find here in my city, I would say "I can't find the level of quality products I prefer here in Kelowna".... rather than not "in BC or Canada".

When I was in Rugby, Warwickshire (for example) and couldn't find the products or the quality that I wanted for a meal I was making.... I didn't say I couldn't find any good products in England... (Britain, or UK for that matter).

Some friends recently had a conversation about Heinz beans.... UK version as opposed to the N. American version. It was finally decided that neither were horrible, but it did depend what you grew up with and were accustomed to. Different strokes, for different folks! ;)

I hope your hiccups in getting settled in the area of Canada you live will subside and that you can find a happy medium.

All the best....


Oggy
(prepares to get skewered by the masses!!)

Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5415578)

<<Screams quietly after reading what she sees as patronising posts from pedants.>>

Originally Posted by startwin (Post 5417482)

What a shame that this is how you see it.

Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5418122)

still patronising

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 5418322)

When in Rome do as the Romans do.

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 5418322)

When in Rome do as the Romans do.

Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5418681)

dont be daft - in a country built on immigration ! :rofl:

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 5418816)

Are you one of those people who when on holiday in Europe visit 'English style' pubs, eat Bangers & Mash, watch British TV and pay 3 Euros for a copy of yesterdays British newpaper?

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 5418816)

Are you one of those people who when on holiday in Europe visit 'English style' pubs, eat Bangers & Mash, watch British TV and pay 3 Euros for a copy of yesterdays British newpaper?

Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5418897)

No far from it, thats my idea of a nightmare holiday. We arent talking about Europe though, but Canada where multiculturalism is encouraged and cherished.

Originally Posted by startwin (Post 5419060)

Exactly. Another reason my Korean hairdresser is way, way better than any I've gone to in the UK. :rofl: But I don't judge the whole of the UK by the bad hairdo's I've had there.:)

Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5419107)

Good for you. Again.

i've decided you arent a pedant because you arent accurate enough. Nowhere in this thread have I judged all canadian hairdressers. I have said that I have had only bad haircuts "here" and said you have to go to Toronto for a decent cut. Isnt Toronto in Canada?

Originally Posted by startwin (Post 5419415)

Go back and read your original post - you just said "here" several times, no mention of Toronto, and asked if you have to go back to England to get a decent haircut.

Why don't you concentrate on something positive about Canada for a change, and you'd likely feel better. When I first came here, the most gut-wrenching thing was the fact that I knew I would never see a familiar face when walking down the street. I didn't give a rat's-arse about haircuts, food, or whatever - all that part was an adventure in finding new stuff. And my Mum sent a care package of English chocolates every few months, so that kept me sweet!

I had to look up "pedant" to be sure of what you meant in this context. (I'm an ignoramus!): "Pedant, or pædant, is a person who is overly concerned with formalism and precision, or who makes a show of learning. The corresponding (obsolete) female noun is pedantess.". Guess I'm a pedantess, then. I've done with learning!

Come on - laugh. Life's too short.