Americans and Canadians culture Q&A Thread.

[SirDuff]

My preteen daughter was in LOVE with JB when he came here. I bought the tickets and my sister stepped in to take her. She took one for the team lol

I’m still traumatized from the day I decided to walk through the lobby of the ACC (hockey arena, basketball (whatever), and concert venue) on the night of a JB concert. So many preteens/teens. Most apparently having been told to stick together which they interpreted as holding hands, so you had to fight your way through these chains of girls.

 

[ronandannette]

Yes, they could if they were asked with non political intent and instead with culture in mind.

No politics here, just a good, old-fashioned hands-across-the-boarder gripe-fest about something that sucks for all of us.

Did anybody else have a travel horror-story over the holidays? It was so drastic here that all three of Canada's national airlines are in front of a Commons Committee today trying to answer for themselves and their very poor customer service policies. Obviously it was a continent-wide problem and still is; thinking of yesterday's FAA shutdown of all air traffic. Thoughts?
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/ne...newsntp&cvid=3a3927bfad304323a1a46e28d576144f

 

[Buzz Rules]

No politics here, just a good, old-fashioned hands-across-the-boarder gripe-fest about something that sucks for all of us.

Did anybody else have a travel horror-story over the holidays? It was so drastic here that all three of Canada's national airlines are in front of a Commons Committee today trying to answer for themselves and their very poor customer service policies. Obviously it was a continent-wide problem and still is; thinking of yesterday's FAA shutdown of all air traffic. Thoughts?
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/ne...newsntp&cvid=3a3927bfad304323a1a46e28d576144f

I feel bad for all Americans and Canadians affected yesterday.

 

[Buzz Rules]

They aren’t so we can’t. It’s all good

You could always google your questions. I do have a solution though. I know we can’t discuss politics here. So I’ll post the links to our government’s websites, so you can search your questions there and get accurate neutral answers and facts. I think Canadians might enjoy exploring the websites just for expanding personal knowledge on the USA. I learned a lot from looking at your parliament’s websites, and have a better understanding on our similarities and differences.

https://www.house.gov/

https://www.senate.gov/

https://www.c-span.org/

https://www.loc.gov/

 

[Frozen Canuck]

You could always google your questions. I do have a solution though. I know we can’t discuss politics here. So I’ll post the links to our government’s websites, so you can search your questions there and get accurate neutral answers and facts. I think Canadians might enjoy exploring the websites just for expanding personal knowledge on the USA. I learned a lot from looking at your parliament’s websites, and have a better understanding on our similarities and differences.

https://www.house.gov/

https://www.senate.gov/

https://www.c-span.org/

https://www.loc.gov/

I'm 100% sure that the kinds of questions that @prairie_girl has will NOT be answered at any of these US government websites. (She can correct me if I'm wrong and I will totally retract this.) As for "interests sake" browsing. I hope most people aren't that bored. The US government websites are so incredibly dry to read. (Yes, I have visited a number of them looking up information in the past.)

 

[Buzz Rules]

I'm 100% sure that the kinds of questions that @prairie_girl has will NOT be answered at any of these US government websites. (She can correct me if I'm wrong and I will totally retract this.) As for "interests sake" browsing. I hope most people aren't that bored. The US government websites are so incredibly dry to read. (Yes, I have visited a number of them looking up information in the past.)

I partly meant she could ask a Congressman/Congresswoman/Senator a question via email. I don’t find them dry to read but I like history. I can’t picture many questions that she has that doesn’t already have an answer.

 

[prairie_girl]

You could always google your questions. I do have a solution though. I know we can’t discuss politics here. So I’ll post the links to our government’s websites, so you can search your questions there and get accurate neutral answers and facts. I think Canadians might enjoy exploring the websites just for expanding personal knowledge on the USA. I learned a lot from looking at your parliament’s websites, and have a better understanding on our similarities and differences.

https://www.house.gov/

https://www.senate.gov/

https://www.c-span.org/

https://www.loc.gov/

I partly meant she could ask a Congressman/Congresswoman/Senator a question via email. I don’t find them dry to read but I like history. I can’t picture many questions that she has that doesn’t already have an answer.

Oh Buzz…

I think you’re trying to be helpful. Either that, or you drew the short straw in the contest who can make her stab herself in the eye today, but I really don’t need you to post government website links. US ones at that.

Like @Frozen Canuck said, the answers I’m looking for can’t be found on any website. I 100% guarantee that.And, I’m sure government officials have WAY more pressing concerns than answering a question from a Canadian.

Now, I’m not talking politics any more, even as vaguely as I have, because I’m not going to be the reason this thread is finally brought down.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Oh Buzz…

I think you’re trying to be helpful. Either that, or you drew the short straw in the contest who can make her stab herself in the eye today, but I really don’t need you to post government website links. US ones at that.

Like @Frozen Canuck said, the answers I’m looking for can’t be found on any website. I 100% guarantee that.And, I’m sure government officials have WAY more pressing concerns than answering a question from a Canadian.

Now, I’m not talking politics any more, even as vaguely as I have, because I’m not going to be the reason this thread is finally brought down.

Just trying to help.

 

[bcwife76]

I thought he was American. Good to know.

He went to my high school in BC So did Jason Priestly

 

[Frozen Canuck]

He went to my high school in BC So did Jason Priestly

I happen to know for a fact that Jason Priestly went to school in Beverly Hills!!! I have seen it with my own eyes!

 

[prairie_girl]

I happen to know for a fact that Jason Priestly went to school in Beverly Hills!!! I have seen it with my own eyes!

You are full of zingers today

 

[Frozen Canuck]

You are full of zingers today

Thanks! This is me all of the time. You just aren't around me enough. I'm glad I can brighten your day.

 

[prairie_girl]

Thanks! This is me all of the time. You just aren't around me enough. I'm glad I can brighten your day.

This potential road trip is going to be epic. I fear we are too wild for @ronandannette

 

[ronandannette]

This potential road trip is going to be epic. I fear we are too wild for @ronandannette

Well, somebody has to be the voice of reason. I could have used the term "buzzkill" but I'm afraid it might be taken wrong.

 

[Mousemom234]

Does nobody else have Stan Rogers on the road trip playlist ?

 

[Silver saucer]

Sorry Buzz. Like Bryan Adams, you can't claim Nickelback either. They are from a small town outside of Calgary. We drove past the sign of a small town one time that said, "Home of Nickelback" and my husband wouldn't even slow down so I could take a picture!!!

I spent the weekend in Hanna once visiting some friends. I kept my eye out for Chad but I never did see him. ( Or any of the other guys).

 

[Buzz Rules]

Well, somebody has to be the voice of reason. I could have used the term "buzzkill" but I'm afraid it might be taken wrong.

It doesn’t offend me. I know 99% of you all appreciate and love me.

 

[Buzz Rules]

This potential road trip is going to be epic. I fear we are too wild for @ronandannette

How many people are on the potential list so far?

 

[john7994]

It doesn’t offend me. I know 99% of you all appreciate and love me.

99% - appreciate AND love?

 

[Buzz Rules]

99% - appreciate AND love?

Hey, I’m a confident person.