2007-03-17 00:30:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I'm an Australian so i feel i can answer this without being biased.
I think that Canadians have much more worldly knowledge than Americans. I've visited both Canada and USA on a few occasions and when in the states i've been asked such questions as "What language do you speak in Australia?", "Is there a bridge that connects Australia to New Zealand?" and countless times, this is always one of the favorites, "i have a friend, sister, cousin etc that lives in Australia. Do you know him/her?" How big do they think Australia is? It is the 6th largest country at 2,967,909 sq mi which is only slightly smaller than the states! that gets on my nerves, big time!!
I also hate it how if an Australian, New Zealander or South African is on US TV, they need subtitles - open your bloody ears and listen, i don't think there is any other English speaking country that has so much trouble with accents as the Americans.
So, i'm not necessarily saying Canadians are smarter, but American school systems have a lot to answer for - they need to teach a little bit more about the world, not just about America.
I guess it must be kinda like why Australians are so much better than England at cricket, rugby, league etc!
2007-03-17 00:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by votehowardout 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Based on what? If you are looking for evidence to prove your point, then how about pasting a list of where Canadian universities appear on the world ranking of same...that's if Yahoo permit you that much space to reply, of course.
Irishman here. Happy St. Pat's.
2007-03-17 00:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by Superdog 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
WOW, that's news to me! Elaborate for us!
I know it can't be the health issues, socialized
health has gone to the dogs up there! It takes forever to get an appointment! Taxes are way out of line. What were the taxes again on buying something as small as a baseball?
2007-03-17 00:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by meemadee2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is this just personal opinion or do you have a legitimate claim? If you do have legitimate reasons, would be you so kind as to share them with everyone. I don't think that any nationality is more intelligent than another. Except for Asians. Those guys are smart as hell.
2007-03-17 00:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jamie B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because us Canadians know more about the rest of the world. Too make you feel better, I'm not that smart and I am Canadian. Please note that I am not patriotic.
2007-03-17 00:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by 9987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your nuts Canadians are just as ignorant as Americans and they have bad personal hygiene please bathe you are getting as bad as the french soap is cheap
2007-03-17 00:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by Are we using our brains today 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No cable TV?
2007-03-17 00:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Molly R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋