Why are some Canadians so rude and insolent?

Question

Coming from British Columbia, I am used to consideration and politeness. I find most Albertans are the friendliest, most upbeat, helpful people. I do not understand why, as you head towards the East, people become extremely self-centred, obnxious and ostentatious. They seem so class-oriented and snobbish, flashing money around. I make an exception to French Canadians, who are mostly not like this.

Over the years, I have dealt with many nationalities: South African, Chilean, Mexican, Japanese, East Indian, Chinese, German, British, Swiss, French, Italian, American, etc.. and I do not find any of them to be particularly rude. Americans are actually very very polite and mostly sweet-natured; they are simply more direct about what they want and make up their minds faster and more strongly, which is fine.

Answer 1

Some people, no matter what country you are in, can be rude. Newfoundlanders are some of the greatest, friendliest people in the world, yet some of them can be just as rude as those of us in Ontario.

This past week, I have been working at the 2006 World Lacrosse Tournament, and I have met people from all over the world....some of the nicest people in the world!! Austrailians, Finns, English, American, Japanese, Native Indians...all incredible friendly!! Rekindled my faith in people!

Answer 2

Well ur question is rude...I'm from the eastern part of canada- what are u talking about..ur evidence is a couple of bad expierences....big deal..I come across rude and nice ppl...that's just the way the world is

Answer 3

The same reason some others are rude and insolent. If you stick around long enough, you will find rude and insolent people anywhere.

Answer 4

i visited montreal and found the people hospitable, cosmopolitan, and tolerant