2007-04-17 06:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by Eau 6 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Canada and the U.S.A. are quite different, even though on the surface they appear similar.
Both are democratic societies, but while the U.S. has two main political parties, Canada has four. The system of elections is also different, and the justice system is more formal like that of the U.K.
Both have many immigrants from all over the world, but in the U.S. the immigrants are more assimilated, while in Canada they retain their old world culture and dress. i.e. while U.S. is a melting pot, Canada is more of a stew.
Hand guns are mostly prohibited in Canada and very strictly regulated for collectors and others who are allowed to have them.
People in the U.S., sadly, tend not to think about Canada (or any other country); while Canadians like to tout superiority over americans and make fun of them for ignorance. (Which in fact, is from lack of exposure of canadian things, while canada and other countries are greatly exposed to all things American).
Canada is metric while the U.S. uses a modified Imperial system of measurements.
Canada has socialized health care, which means everyone can get health care. While U.S. health care tends to be of better quality, what good is it if you can't afford to see a doctor or go to a hospital?
Lots of other subtle but important differences between the two countries.
2007-04-17 07:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
1- Straight forwardness, up to being rude. Dutch immediately come to the point of business. No hours of small talk. We Dutch like it that way, others may find it rude. 2- Would you like some coffee? Dutch always offer coffee (or tea, less often). Doesn't matter what time of the day it is. If you arrive somewhere 6 AM or 23 PM, they almost always will ask if you would like some. Accept if you feel like it, decline if you don't want any. If you, out of politeness, decline, you won't get any. We can't read your mind. Say what you want. Coffee is usually served with a small biscuit or cookie. It is quite rude to pick more than one. 3- Make sure to leave correctly. Dutch are friendly people, but it is very rude to stay longer than is planned. If you are invited for coffee in the morning, that means you leave before lunch. Or in the afternoon, you leave before dinner. Or you are invited for drinks after dinner. But not, unless specifically invited, show up for coffee in the morning, hang around until they are forced to offer you lunch. Nothing impolite here towards you, it's just the way people behave. 4- Regular meals Most Dutch have breakfast around 7 AM, lunch at noon and dinner at 6 PM. Those are pretty solid times, though many will deny it. Just keep that in mind when visiting someone or making appointments.
2016-05-17 09:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is Canada is passive and the USA is agressive.
There is a total difference between our 2 nations.
The USA is Canada's brother, who at the same time is also the bully of the school.
2007-04-17 08:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
1/10 the population, larger in size than the U.S., taxes are higher, so is gasoline,metric system instead of the imperial system,a better and cheaper health system,no guns aloud,the minimum wage is higher,more oil and gas that the U.S.,a member of the British Commonwealth,a French speaking province,largest holder of fresh water in the world,The U.S. 's number 1 trading partner,territories are mostly cold and frozen,10 provinces instead of 50 states,the governmental system,less crime per capita,colder in winter than U.S.,a slightly different capitalistic system wherein no Anti-trust laws exist,a smaller military,not a melting pot society but based on multi-culturalism,less competition in businesses,exporters of oil and natural gas.
2007-04-20 00:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ted 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two different countries.
2007-04-17 06:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by redblade20xx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have a maple leaf on their dollar. They have French Speaking Quebec and we have Spanish Speaking California
2007-04-17 06:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
canada is to America like a loft apartment over a really great party.
2007-04-17 06:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sherry 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
THE difference?
One is spelled with all capital letters?
Perhaps a deeper question would warrant a deeper answer.
2007-04-17 06:51:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
canada is the little annoying brother of the world that no one likes...they are always begging for attention...they are extremely jealous of AMERICA and copy everything we do..it has become so bad that canada doesn't have an identity anymore...
2007-04-17 08:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by biffnasty 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋
The U.S is cool and Canada is a bunch of dorks..
God bless the good ol USA...
Steal Canada's health care plan...that would be cool...
2007-04-17 06:51:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 9⤋