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- Thread starter Leggy Linda
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mtl_guy...
No. I cannot now anymore name any capitals or who the leaders of some counties are. But... having said... when I was in school I sure could. In Jr. High and High School we studied more American, Euro, & Asian history and geography then Canadian by far. And yes I could name all the countries (and in the US the states etc) on the map and capitals and tell you all about their weather patterns etc. Could they do the same about Canada? I doubt it. Do I care? Yes and no. I don't know why... just somehow it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that we are studying all these different places and none of them seem to give two hoots about us. What like Canada never contribute anything to the world? I for one think we should have one of the top positions foremost and front and centre for making a difference in the world. On the other hand if Americans think there is snow here in July or whatever... who cares?
No. I cannot now anymore name any capitals or who the leaders of some counties are. But... having said... when I was in school I sure could. In Jr. High and High School we studied more American, Euro, & Asian history and geography then Canadian by far. And yes I could name all the countries (and in the US the states etc) on the map and capitals and tell you all about their weather patterns etc. Could they do the same about Canada? I doubt it. Do I care? Yes and no. I don't know why... just somehow it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that we are studying all these different places and none of them seem to give two hoots about us. What like Canada never contribute anything to the world? I for one think we should have one of the top positions foremost and front and centre for making a difference in the world. On the other hand if Americans think there is snow here in July or whatever... who cares?
How much do you think "average" Canadians know about America? And Im not talking pop-culture here?
If I took a map of the US that wasnt labeled and picked 10 states at random and asked some questions, do you think Canadians would do well? Do you think they could name all the states? Name the capital and largest city of each? How about the biggest economic driver for each state?
And do you think Canadians know that much about their own country?
If you want to talk government, do you think many people could identify the deputy prime minister? How about cabinet ministers and their respective posts?
Do you think people could name 5 of the top 10 exports from Canada to the US?
How about Canadas top 10 biggest cities with approximate populations?
If I took a map of the US that wasnt labeled and picked 10 states at random and asked some questions, do you think Canadians would do well? Do you think they could name all the states? Name the capital and largest city of each? How about the biggest economic driver for each state?
And do you think Canadians know that much about their own country?
If you want to talk government, do you think many people could identify the deputy prime minister? How about cabinet ministers and their respective posts?
Do you think people could name 5 of the top 10 exports from Canada to the US?
How about Canadas top 10 biggest cities with approximate populations?
Goober Mcfly said:We are America's biggest trading partner. Don't you think it might be important for people to know just a teensy-weensy bit about their biggest customer/supplier?
lenharper said:So. Langewele, is this a highjacking or just a non sequitor?
Looking deperately for the relevance of your posting...
and your point is?????
Some people on this thread used that rather interesting question as a means to point ou how stupid Americans are.
My point was, that ignorance and stupidity are not found just in the USA.
A lot of people in Canada have a few missconceptions on their own...
Certain holier than thou N. European lass "Why do all Canadians have to kill those seals?" Grrrrrrrrr.Leggy Linda said:stupidest thing you have ever been asked about Canada?
...
Having lived in Europe, Middle East and Africa I've had following exchange ALOT! And it really gets my goat because there's no point in responding:
them: Ah, you are American.
me: No, I'm Canadian.
them: It's the same thing.
double grrrrrrrr!
mtl_guy said:How much do you think "average" Canadians know about America? And Im not talking pop-culture here?
If I took a map of the US that wasnt labeled and picked 10 states at random and asked some questions, do you think Canadians would do well? Do you think they could name all the states? Name the capital and largest city of each? How about the biggest economic driver for each state?
And do you think Canadians know that much about their own country?
If you want to talk government, do you think many people could identify the deputy prime minister? How about cabinet ministers and their respective posts?
Do you think people could name 5 of the top 10 exports from Canada to the US?
How about Canadas top 10 biggest cities with approximate populations?
I didn't mean that every Canadian and American should know every bit of inane triva about the other's country, but certain simple things like whether we have electricity or not, or if it's cold and snowy year round should be easy for them to remember...
Or am I wrong?
I think that most yanks do know a fair bit about us.Goober Mcfly said:I didn't mean that every Canadian and American should know every bit of inane triva about the other's country, but certain simple things like whether we have electricity or not, or if it's cold and snowy year round should be easy for them to remember...
Or am I wrong?
I dont understand why you guys get worked up over this
And I also think that some of those stories (like bringing ski's in July) are urban legends
Maine
conneticut
masachusetts sprinfield
new hampshire
vermont
rhode island - providence
new york - albany
pennsylvania
delaware -dover(i think)
n carolina
s carolina (columbia?, could be north)
virginia
w. virginia
geogria
florida- tallahassee
louisianna - baton rouge
texas- san antonio?
new mexico - santa fe?
california - sacramento
oregon
wasington
montanna
colorado- denver
michigan- lansing
ohio- columbus
illinois-
arazona
utah- salt lake city?
nevada- carson city
idaho- boise?
kansas - topeka
oklahoma
indiana- indianapolis?
nebraska - omaha?
iowa
missori
kentucky
tennase - nashville?
alabama
mississippi
n dakota
s dakota
arkansas - little rock
minnesota
wisconsin
new jersey
hawaii- honolulu
alaska- juneau
I thought i would give it a try I'm bored, after checking I missed two (wyoming and maryland), and I actually know a lot more of the capitals but not sure which state to match them with. I'm pretty sure i would fark up the provinces/capitals. Well there ya go..I know more about American geography than Canadian. I know more about u.s politics as well. *sighs and puts head down in shame*
conneticut
masachusetts sprinfield
new hampshire
vermont
rhode island - providence
new york - albany
pennsylvania
delaware -dover(i think)
n carolina
s carolina (columbia?, could be north)
virginia
w. virginia
geogria
florida- tallahassee
louisianna - baton rouge
texas- san antonio?
new mexico - santa fe?
california - sacramento
oregon
wasington
montanna
colorado- denver
michigan- lansing
ohio- columbus
illinois-
arazona
utah- salt lake city?
nevada- carson city
idaho- boise?
kansas - topeka
oklahoma
indiana- indianapolis?
nebraska - omaha?
iowa
missori
kentucky
tennase - nashville?
alabama
mississippi
n dakota
s dakota
arkansas - little rock
minnesota
wisconsin
new jersey
hawaii- honolulu
alaska- juneau
I thought i would give it a try I'm bored, after checking I missed two (wyoming and maryland), and I actually know a lot more of the capitals but not sure which state to match them with. I'm pretty sure i would fark up the provinces/capitals. Well there ya go..I know more about American geography than Canadian. I know more about u.s politics as well. *sighs and puts head down in shame*
Escohort said:Shit, that IS impressive Baci
Hey, at least I know the capitol of Canada is Toronto.
So there!!
HUH..Toronto? I thought it was Halifax...
I was in New York talking to a local, mentioned that I was from Canada and he said
"Hey, I have a friend that lives in Canada. Do you know him?"
Here are some more questions that we should know answers to.
Who is on the $5 bill? $10 bill? $50 bill?
How do you spell name of the new section of land up north?
Is it a province or a territory?
What is the difference between a province and a territory?
What are the two animals on the sides of the Coat of Arms for Ontario?
"Hey, I have a friend that lives in Canada. Do you know him?"
Here are some more questions that we should know answers to.
Who is on the $5 bill? $10 bill? $50 bill?
How do you spell name of the new section of land up north?
Is it a province or a territory?
What is the difference between a province and a territory?
What are the two animals on the sides of the Coat of Arms for Ontario?
I'd just like to point out that although I agree with yychobbyist's post, it would have far more credibility if he didn't admit to "full arm farking a cow" earlier today.
Question from a yank:
I was recently watching a debatte in parliament.
In front of the person that sits on the tall chair upfront ( I guess the US equivalent would be the speaker of the house), there are usually 4 or 5 people sitting in a half circle, on a step.
Ever so often one or two, or sometimes all stand up and sit back down after a while.
Could somebody explain to me what the purpose is of those people? I have asked some people at work here and they have no idea.
Thank you for your help.
I was recently watching a debatte in parliament.
In front of the person that sits on the tall chair upfront ( I guess the US equivalent would be the speaker of the house), there are usually 4 or 5 people sitting in a half circle, on a step.
Ever so often one or two, or sometimes all stand up and sit back down after a while.
Could somebody explain to me what the purpose is of those people? I have asked some people at work here and they have no idea.
Thank you for your help.
pages, gofers, runners: they're teen-agers. MP's are encouraged not to leave Chamber during session, mostly for quorum. Precedent this year was first blind page. Some exception was required to allow seeing eye dog in Chamber. Stand when the Speaker of the house stands, akin to "all rise" when judge enters the court.
antaeus said:pages, gofers, runners: they're teen-agers. MP's are encouraged not to leave Chamber during session, mostly for quorum. Precedent this year was first blind page. Some exception was required to allow seeing eye dog in Chamber. Stand when the Speaker of the house stands, akin to "all rise" when judge enters the court.
Thank you for your help.
Ask of me at Bloor West Village from an American tourist couple: "Which station do we get out for the West Edmonton Mall?" Seriously.
yychobbyist said:Who gives a fark about that? I hate to point this out but Canada is far more than Ontario.
Ontario is where you live. I think it's important to have a bit of pride in Ontario and know the simple things about your home province.
Canada IS far more than Ontario, but if I asked about Manitoba or Quebec, I think people would know even less. My point is that Canadians don't know enough about their own country.
BTW. I like the fact that yychobbyist 'full arm fucked a cow' that's some cool shit! Go yychobbyist!!
Re: Re: what is the.......
you should thank god, "them" were not terrorists!
antaeus said:
them: Ah, you are American.
me: No, I'm Canadian.
them: It's the same thing.
double grrrrrrrr!
you should thank god, "them" were not terrorists!
