Rudest City is Toronto ?

[mmouse]

Obviously none of you people have been to Ulan Bator.

 

[diehard]

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/02/22/sidewalk-rage-plagues-new-york-city-streets/

 

[sleazure]

Yesterday, I was standing at the urinal at work, and some stranger came in and stepped up two bowls away. As soon has he got it flowing, he dropped one of the loudest, longest farts I've ever heard. The prick didn't even excuse himself! Only in Toronto.

I've taken a few night classes at one of the community colleges. It's almost impossible to find a dry toilet seat anywhere in the school because so many people piss all over the seats. Toronto people aren't just rude, they're dirty.

 

[Don Draper]

Toronto people aren't just rude, they're dirty.

Damned Right!

That's why eveyone wants to be in the 416!

 

[eldoguy]

Yesterday, I was standing at the urinal at work, and some stranger came in and stepped up two bowls away. As soon has he got it flowing, he dropped one of the loudest, longest farts I've ever heard. The prick didn't even excuse himself! Only in Toronto.

I've taken a few night classes at one of the community colleges. It's almost impossible to find a dry toilet seat anywhere in the school because so many people piss all over the seats. Toronto people aren't just rude, they're dirty.

Or flush, maybe they have johnny-the-spot where they live?

 

[toughb]

Anyone watch Cash Cab?

When they do a street shout out I have yet to see some street person tell them to shove off.

Hey we do have nice people.

 

[toughb]

i am not gonna use capitals ever again just to piss you off. brill had me thinking about changing my ways but that ain't gonna happen now.

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Hummmm.

What's the capital of Mexico?

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[simon482]

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Hummmm.

What's the capital of Mexico?

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los angeles

 

[capncrunch]

Nobody's mentioned Paris yet. Some native Parisiennes will go out of their way to tell an English speaker to fuck off.

Gotta disagree about Montreal though. I've been there plenty of times, including just a few weeks ago, and I had zero problems. Every one, from cab drivers (supposed to be the rudest) to waiters (close to cab drivers) to store and hotel staff were pleasant and accommodating.

 

[HOF]

Damned Right!

That's why eveyone wants to be in the 416!

Is that a self portrait?

 

[latinboy]

What does YMMV mean!!!

 

[red]

Nobody's mentioned Paris yet. Some native Parisiennes will go out of their way to tell an English speaker to fuck off.

Gotta disagree about Montreal though. I've been there plenty of times, including just a few weeks ago, and I had zero problems. Every one, from cab drivers (supposed to be the rudest) to waiters (close to cab drivers) to store and hotel staff were pleasant and accommodating.

i agree. never had an issue in montreal

 

[userz]

No, but it would make a hell of a lot more sense to learn Chinese or Spanish. Plus Spanish speaking people and Chinese don't have a permanent case of PMS when it comes to language. Despite what the Quebec language Nazi's want, thanks in part to the internet, French is dying.

If you believe this you should leave Canada and settle in a country where Chinese or Spanish are important languages.

 

[Queen]

Well, Forbes magazine had recently voted Canada as the most friendliest country in the world (minus Toronto ???):

http://ca.travel.yahoo.com/guides/Other/995/the-worlds-friendliest-countries

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

i kinda find it hard to believe that toronto has become one of most rudest cities in the world and perhaps the rudest in north america. Being born and raise in toronto, i feel that there a lot jealousy from other canadian cities/towns towards toronto. We are the cream of the crop and population is climbing. After all, how rude can we be when we honour the best escorts to our visitors.

Here are my top 5 rudest cities:
1 new york
2 zurich
3 berlin
4 mexico city
5 sao paolo
6 paris

fyp ..............

 

[KylieTO]

Did you even try to learn just a little bit of French (Bonjour or Je regrette, Je ne parle pas Francais) knowing that you were going into a predominantly French environment?
That could have gone a long way and would have been appreciated, I'm sure.

As an anglo who lived in Montreal for a bit, it doesn't help. In fact, when I did try to speak what little french I know, the response was about the same as if I had spit in their face. It was like I was offending them. Kind of a catch 22.

 

[Samurai Joey]

Yesterday, I was standing at the urinal at work, and some stranger came in and stepped up two bowls away. As soon has he got it flowing, he dropped one of the loudest, longest farts I've ever heard. The prick didn't even excuse himself! Only in Toronto.

I've taken a few night classes at one of the community colleges. It's almost impossible to find a dry toilet seat anywhere in the school because so many people piss all over the seats. Toronto people aren't just rude, they're dirty.

That stranger may well have reasoned that since he had farted in the bathroom, there was no reason to excuse himself, as it is considered acceptable behaviour to fart in the bathroom. Now if this individual had broken wind somewhere else out in public, without at least excusing himself, then I would agree that would be rude.

 

[Samurai Joey]

As an anglo who lived in Montreal for a bit, it doesn't help. In fact, when I did try to speak what little french I know, the response was about the same as if I had spit in their face. It was like I was offending them. Kind of a catch 22.

Could this be a Montreal thing as opposed to a general issue with Quebec (perhaps due to a deep-seated tensions between the anglophone and francophone communities dating to historical times)? When I was in Quebec City, I tried to use my (admittedly limited) French and was treated very courteously.

 

[KylieTO]

It could very well be. I find Quebec City to be so kind. They'll even play charades with you to figure out what you need. haha Not so much in Montreal, even though walking down the street the conversations are English or littered with English words. Franglish.

I got pulled over when I first moved to Montreal and the cop refused to speak a word of English to me. I had no clue what he was talking about. No amount of charm or cleavage was getting me out of that ticket! haha

 

[james t kirk]

I always hear this crap.

Did you even try to learn just a little bit of French (Bonjour or Je regrette, Je ne parle pas Francais) knowing that you were going into a predominantly French environment?
That could have gone a long way and would have been appreciated, I'm sure.

Try speaking to someone in French in Toronto...see what happens.
I was in an outdoor terrace at a bar once talking to someone another person and heard the comment "speak english" come from another table.

Agreed.

I work in Quebec half of the year. I always speak French first and often times the person I am speaking to will switch to English with a smile and say that they want to practice their English. It's not a big deal. A very high percentage of Quebecers are bilingual, not so many Ontarians can say the same. I've been in deepest darkest Eastern Quebec and have gone into a restaurant and they give me an English Menu. I defy you to find a restaurant in Toronto that has menus in French for Francophone customers.

I find "people are people" and if you get bullshit, it's probably because you (Simon482) gave bullshit (in your drunken stupor).