Offending Canadians!
Apr 9th 2008, 5:12 pm
#1
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Offending Canadians!
I'm a tactless bastard.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
Apr 9th 2008, 5:15 pm
#2
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Re: Offending Canadians!
I'm a tactless bastard.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
Apr 9th 2008, 5:21 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
I'm a tactless bastard.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
love it rolly that's one of the problems with the north american folk they take things so seriously. i so enjoy taking the micky and having light hearted banter ...lighten up folks, life's too short!
btw i'd vote for #2
Apr 9th 2008, 5:25 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
I'm a tactless bastard.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
Apr 9th 2008, 5:28 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
beer machine!?!?!?!
On a slightly different note, our Vice Mayor used to work in the copper mines and said that the americans and canadians were always getting into fights if someone insulted the royal family.
On a slightly different note, our Vice Mayor used to work in the copper mines and said that the americans and canadians were always getting into fights if someone insulted the royal family.
Apr 9th 2008, 5:30 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
Apr 9th 2008, 5:38 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
I am sure you didn't insult her.. she wouldn't have responded that way if you did. Canadian's are a funny lot believe or not.
p.s. I love my Canadian husband and his family. I swear our daughter gets more quick witted every time she comes home from her Nova Scotia summer visit.
p.s. I love my Canadian husband and his family. I swear our daughter gets more quick witted every time she comes home from her Nova Scotia summer visit.
Apr 9th 2008, 5:58 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
I think the Canadian lady showed a great sense of humour! You could always send her one of these-----> 
Apr 9th 2008, 6:19 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
be nice, or you'll probably get a box of turd in the mail, it's not like she doesn't know where you live 
Apr 9th 2008, 6:29 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
Don't forget to ask if she's "one of them Christian fundamentalists" as well Roly! 
Apr 9th 2008, 6:35 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
I'm a tactless bastard.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
About three weeks ago, I ordered some Canadian Red Lager for my beer machine. It hadn't arrived, so I sent an email and asked what the situation was.
A lady replied: 'The Canadian Red is back ordered. Would you like to substitute it for something else?'
So I replied: 'Darn Canadians are holding out on us! I will have to switch to Domestic ale instead.'
And she replied: 'Actually, I'm writing from our Canadian office, but this 'darn Canadian' will do her best to fulfill your order.'
Oooooops.
What should I reply? I'm considering:
1: I'm British, and therefore have no cultural sensitivity whatsoever for our former colonies.
2: Thanks very much, can you toss some Maple syrup in with that order?
3: Hope I didn't cause offense with that 'darn Canadian' comment!
I'm a tit sometimes.
Im a canadian and I might have replied in the same manner, intending it only to tease you back for your original statement.
Seriously I wouldnt worry, canadians do have a sense of humour!
Apr 9th 2008, 6:37 pm
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Apr 10th 2008, 1:17 pm
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Re: Offending Canadians!
Just ignore her. The rest of the world does. What are they going to do? Go on strike and ask for more money?
http://www.beermachine.com/. Most reports have put me off buying one. If I could be bothered I would just just buy a kegorator.
http://www.beermachine.com/. Most reports have put me off buying one. If I could be bothered I would just just buy a kegorator.