Do Canadians like the Americans?

Question

I understand it is the French Canadians from Montreal and Quebec that do not like the Americans.

Answer 1

i guess no one on earth likes americans except the brits.

Answer 2

Canadians don't usually just hate individuals because they are from a certain place but we certainly don't like the American government for trying to drag us into illegal wars and then punishing us for not going. I think most people do get annoyed with the way many Americans are so ignorant about Canada and act so arrogant about a country that really isn't that great on a global perspective. I travel a lot and I can't believe the way some Americans act when they are in other countries. They jsut parade their ignorance and try and tell everyone who will listen what is better in america. If it is so great then don't bother those of us who know better.

French Canadians don't have a particular dislike for Americans in general. but the fact that you know that Quebec and Montreal are French speaking means that you have taken time to learn something about Canada so I like you already.

Answer 3

These generalizations drive me nuts. French Canadians from Montreal and Quebec, and from Manitoba and British Columbia, regard Americans the same as any other Canadians do. They are people. We like some, we don't like others, but it's on an individual basis. Come with an open mind, learn a bit about our country, and see for yourself.

Answer 4

I can not express how sick I am of both Canadians and Americans pretending to be better than the other. Canadians make fun of Americans and their "flag waving" when we are just as "loud" (Remember the Molson Canadian commercials, or perhaps the fact that we are the only country to sneak in an oversized flag to the olympics)

Americans complain about the fact that we are a more socialist country, but at the same time so many can't afford to even see a doctor.

Neither country is better than the other country. Our differences are so few. To say that it's not in a Canadian's nature to hate someone else is an ignorant comment. Canadians are human just like any other people, and they have the propensity to hate just like anyone else.

We are not as noble as we claim to be. So quick we are to speak ill of the US. Because why? Because they are more powerful than us and don't give a rats *** about us most of the time? Is it an inferiority complex that we have?

We share the same culture, we are the same people. The differences between us are negligible.

Answer 5

If you come visit us, you should be fine. Just don't go bossing ppl around or saying that the US is better than Canada etc. Esp. don't go making fun of our various accents or other things you notice that are different. I think that's the main problem some Americans face when they come here. They kinda walk around like they own the place and do all of the above. Over the years it's built up a strong resentment. But overall, we are a very friendly nation and we regard you as our neighbour. We know there are both good and bad Americans (just like Canadians) even if we encounter a lot of bad ones. We're proud of our country and love showing others its beauty, so we'll welcome anyone who wants to be a gracious guest. And no, I dont' think French Canadians dislike Americans any more than the rest of the country..... unless maybe it's b/c there's a lot of "anti-French" sentiment portrayed in American media.

Answer 6

I am Canadian and I think Americans are great people !
I've being to the U.S. 7 times and all the people I encountered
were fantastic and more than willing to help you if they could .
I live on a lake in Ontario so I meet alot of Americans coming
up here to fish year round I have yet to meet one I didn't like. I
have lost track of how many Americans I have sat down and
and had a beer with. As for French Canadians I know a few
who go skiing in Vermont every year and they seem to like
Americans. I hope this helps with your question.

Answer 7

I am a French canadian, born in Montreal, now living in Ontario-I do not hate all americans, I dislike some americans, I also dislike some canadians...Some french canadians are normal people, you know, we watch tv, we go to work, pay the bills...

Answer 8

Actually, it is the view of alot of Canadians that people from Quebec hate the rest of Canada and the rest of Canada hate the people from Quebec. What we may not like about Americans is the American "patriotism" (flag waving, fearing god, fighting with every country you can't control, thinking you're all better than the rest of the world). I know not every American thinks that way, but it is the way American's are perceived. I don't think we "hate" anybody. It's not in our nature really.

Answer 9

i am from the U.S. but on a vacation in canada right now and it seems like they are okay with americans but they are all about being canadian, if you tell them: " canadians are alot like americans" they get upset and like to be their own people, not just another country above the U.S.A. i am not in montreal or quebec now i am in the far west of canada so i wouldnt really know how the french-canadians feel.

Answer 10

I think most Canadians hate American politics, and some American mentality (such as when travelling to different countries and demanding that everyone speak English to you). However, we don't hate Americans on a personal level. I have met many Americans that I didn't like, as well as Canadians that I didn't like. On the other hand, I have met some very intelligent and articulate Americans as well.
As far as the French Canadians hating Americans, I think it is an over-generalisation - just like saying that most people hate americans is an over-generalisation.

Answer 11

I love quintessence19's answer. You are so correct. Canadians seem to have an inferiority complex towards Americans, but why the competition? I never understood it myself. I've met Canadians who were "flag wavers" and I don't associate with those type of Americans at home. I've also met Canadians that were not. Generalizing is very harmful and is not realistic. We are very similar but Canadians TRY to be different, which they're not.

Since I'm American, I can't truly answer this question but I know I'm liked wherever I've travelled.