Americans and Canadians culture Q&A Thread.

[Buzz Rules]

Besides the occasional Jets game I never watch sports so I’m not one to ask about upcoming soccer!

It was just a question about how much hype there was in general in your country about the games. In the USA, USA vs Mexico in WCQ always gets media coverage so I was curious how different it is in your country.

 

[CdnCarrie]

It was just a question about how much hype there was in general in your country about the games. In the USA, USA vs Mexico in WCQ always gets media coverage so I was curious how different it is in your country.

I guess if you don’t read online sports news or a sports network it’s easy to miss any media about such things.
I honestly haven’t heard anything but what you mentioned until last Saturday when I was flipping through the newspaper and did see a headline and thought of you.
there may be hype but it’s just not where I’m looking at all.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I guess if you don’t read online sports news or a sports network it’s easy to miss any media about such things.
I honestly haven’t heard anything but what you mentioned until last Saturday when I was flipping through the newspaper and did see a headline and thought of you.
there may be hype but it’s just not where I’m looking at all.

I totally understand. Thanks for the response.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

I truly was one of those very obnoxious Canadians who would skip over the prairies, in my head, on a cross Canada road trip. I remember being twelve and questioning border times. The same disrespect I would give to some US states, playing favourites.

Until I sat in the dome car of The Canadian (@mommasita your favourite train) and absolutely fell in love. Of course the Rockies are the show for most. But I sat there in that dome and truly felt I was in a dreamscape. I still picture it at times.

Do you have a timeline for return? Or simply letting life flow?

I have literally had a tear in my eye, both when we are driving back for a visit and we enter the Saskatchewan prairies, and also when we have left, knowing that it would be a long time until I was back. There is a book called, If You're Not From the Prairie by David Bouchard that friends of ours gave us the day we left Saskatchewan for California. It puts into words, all that is feelings inside of me.

As for a time for return, that, I'm not sure of. Not likely until my husband decides to retire, whenever that may be. Either that, or as he winds down his career, he may potentially be able to find an alternate job or position somewhere in Canada, but it wouldn't likely be in the highly specialized area he is in right now. He has talked about possibly going back to teach and any number of other things, but he is one of those people that doesn't really do things on a whim, so I would expect it will be awhile before he starts pursuing something different.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I just want to thank Canada for always being great allies and friends in the USA’s times of need. We’re stronger together and best friends forever.

 

[mommasita]

I truly was one of those very obnoxious Canadians who would skip over the prairies, in my head, on a cross Canada road trip. I remember being twelve and questioning border times. The same disrespect I would give to some US states, playing favourites.

Until I sat in the dome car of The Canadian (@mommasita your favourite train) and absolutely fell in love. Of course the Rockies are the show for most. But I sat there in that dome and truly felt I was in a dreamscape. I still picture it at times.

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ack, the train .




The EARLY made me smile. It read "umm no thanks".

Why, oh why is curling so early. And pray tell, how do you drink beer at 6am? I mean, unless you are STILL drinking from the night prior.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Is dating culture in Canada different than in the USA? I ask because I’m looking at potential jobs in Canada and was wondering if there were any obvious differences.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Is dating culture in Canada different than in the USA? I ask because I’m looking at potential jobs in Canada and was wondering if there were any obvious differences.

Well, it can get really cold in Canada, so if you don't already have a partner to keep you warm by autumn, you can participate in one of the events that matches people up so you have a buddy to cuddle with and get you through the long winter nights. There is no obligation to stay together once the weather starts to warm up in the spring, unless you both want to, of course. Cuffing season typically starts in late September. The best time for maintaining a relationship is between October and May. Don't be disappointed if the person doesn't stick around through summer.

Otherwise, take up hockey and find yourself a puck bunny.

Also, when looking for a special someone, it is important to look beyond appearance and focus on what really matters. Do they know someone with a 4 wheel drive half-ton? Does their family own a lake-front cottage? Do they know the words to "New Orleans is Sinking" and "5 Days in May"? Can you survive the ribbing you will undoubtedly suffer if you dare cheer for the "wrong" team?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Well, it can get really cold in Canada, so if you don't already have a partner to keep you warm by autumn, you can participate in one of the events that matches people up so you have a buddy to cuddle with and get you through the long winter nights. There is no obligation to stay together once the weather starts to warm up in the spring, unless you both want to, of course. Cuffing season typically starts in late September. The best time for maintaining a relationship are between October and May. Don't be disappointed if the person doesn't stick around through summer.

Otherwise, take up hockey and find yourself a puck bunny.

Also, when looking for a special someone, it is important to look beyond appearance and focus on what really matters. Do they know someone with a 4 wheel drive half-ton? Does their family own a lake-front cottage? Do they know the words to "New Orleans is Sinking" and "5 Days in May"? Can you survive the ribbing you will undoubtedly suffer if you dare cheer for the "wrong" team?

Does me being a NY Rangers fan put me at a disadvantage already?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Do any Canadians plan on watching the Macy’s Day Parade this year?

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Do any Canadians plan on watching the Macy’s Day Parade this year?

Never ever miss it! I’ve been known in the past to book a few vacation days off work to celebrate US Thanksgiving.. Macy’s Parade over breakfast/brunch. The Westminister Kennel Club Dog show in the afternoon and a bunch of Christmas specials to round it all out. lol!

 

[White Cat]

I just want to thank Canada for always being great allies and friends in the USA’s times of need. We’re stronger together and best friends forever.

It would have been nice to have had some help in Vietnam.

 

[Buzz Rules]

It would have been nice to have had some help in Vietnam.

I like to focus on the positives of today than the negatives of the past.

 

[declansdad]

It would have been nice to have had some help in Vietnam.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...the-canadians-who-fought-in-vietnam-1.3304440

 

[Buzz Rules]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...the-canadians-who-fought-in-vietnam-1.3304440

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Never ever miss it! I’ve been known in the past to book a few vacation days off work to celebrate US Thanksgiving.. Macy’s Parade over breakfast/brunch. The Westminister Kennel Club Dog show in the afternoon and a bunch of Christmas specials to round it all out. lol!

That sounds kind of like my Thanksgiving, except we watch football or basketball (depending on the teams) instead of the dog show.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I don't remember ever watching the Macy's Parade all the way through. I know I've seen some bits and pieces but it was never a really big thing. Plus when it's on is when we're getting ready and eventually going over to my mom's or my aunt's (at least towards the end of the parade). On Thanksgiving my family watches football on Christmas NBA (and that's because several relatives like it but the rest don't really follow NBA). I feel like over at my husband's mom's house it varies what gets watched (sometimes football sometimes a movie sometimes an old tv show) but never NBA.

We don't really eat breakfast on Thanksgiving because there's too much food later on. For Christmas we do but we're usually eating at like 7am but honestly it's still too much food later on when there's two places to go to but for Christmas there's more time in between eating breakfast and when other meals are eaten that day.

I think I DVR'd Macy's parade one year but rarely got to see any of the floats, the hosts and camera angles and commercial breaks made it feel like I barely got any of that. I'm not sure I would want to be there in person though only because of how much crowds that would normally be and the temperature.

 

[E&Cmom]

Do any Canadians plan on watching the Macy’s Day Parade this year?

If I am off, I usually watch it as I love the Broadway performances.

 

[ronandannette]

Well, it can get really cold in Canada, so if you don't already have a partner to keep you warm by autumn, you can participate in one of the events that matches people up so you have a buddy to cuddle with and get you through the long winter nights. There is no obligation to stay together once the weather starts to warm up in the spring, unless you both want to, of course. Cuffing season typically starts in late September. The best time for maintaining a relationship is between October and May. Don't be disappointed if the person doesn't stick around through summer.

Otherwise, take up hockey and find yourself a puck bunny.

Also, when looking for a special someone, it is important to look beyond appearance and focus on what really matters. Do they know someone with a 4 wheel drive half-ton? Does their family own a lake-front cottage? Do they know the words to "New Orleans is Sinking" and "5 Days in May"? Can you survive the ribbing you will undoubtedly suffer if you dare cheer for the "wrong" team?

Is that you Rick? Most Canadian couples make at least one pilgrimage to the National Igloo during their courtship.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/articl...huckabee-was-tricked-into-thinking-canada-had

 

[prairie_girl]

Is that you Rick? Most Canadian couples make at least one pilgrimage to the National Igloo during their courtship.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/articl...huckabee-was-tricked-into-thinking-canada-had

What a maroon