I have seen this happen many times while travelling in Europe, a Canadian is asked by a European if he/she is American, and the Canadian bristles, and commences to bash the hell out of Americans.
Or sometimes, Canadians seem to be going out of their way to let people know that they are not American, usually by being the loudest or most ardent anti-American in the room.
As an American who travels often, and has lived Europe, I realize the U.S. is unpopular to say the least, particularly in Europe. But damn, isn't it sufficient to say "No, I'm not Amercian, I'm Canadian". Isn't it kind of chickenshit to try and gain points in that situation, by bashing the hell out of Americans. I am Hispanic and often not recognized as an American, and I have even heard Canadians talk to me like that, not realizing I'm American.
In my travels, I have been fortunate to learn about people, all kinds, but this type of thing seems cowardly and is really annoying.
2006-07-30
06:29:27
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