And I said usually, not always.
I guess I should have said 'occasionally' instead of usually, my bad
and I feel like you guys are thinking that I have a hatred toward Canada or something... well just so you know, i dont
Well if you said that without the majority part then it would have made a little more sense.
So can this die know?
Ok, this isn't a discussion on the definition of the word stereotype now
Yes, let's move past. If you're a Canadian and someone from outside of North American generalizes and calls you an "American", politely narrow it down to "Canadian" for them, but do not be offended if they do not "get it". Not everyone will know how you want to be classified (by race, heritage, continent, country, state/providence, or city of origin, etc) so do not be upset when people use the wrong one.
Again, people outside of North America sees all of NA as "Americans" regardless of the exact country. Do not take offense; instead let them know what you prefer.
I know, that;s why we should let this die, as I have strongly stated my point.
If it offended anyone then I am sorry. That's just my opinion.
Now...DIE THREAD!
Ya.. but I think we covered all our points on the topic in hand.
According to every Brit I've had the bad luck to meet on Live (really, you guys seem to have the worst online attitude I've come across), yes, we are American.
Although, every Canadian I know (including myself), balks at the suggestion that we are 'American'. Really, it'd be like me calling a Scot British, just because they're on the same island.
Bah, I can't explain why, but it really grates on me to be called American.
Scots are British. Scotland is essentially a state of the UK
and don't judge our nation by some assholes you came across on live.
but, tbh, I'd class canadians as american.
pretty much in the same way you'd class Zairean people as african
According to every Brit I've had the bad luck to meet on Live (really, you guys seem to have the worst online attitude I've come across), yes, we are American.
Although, every Canadian I know (including myself), balks at the suggestion that we are 'American'. Really, it'd be like me calling a Scot British, just because they're on the same island.
Bah, I can't explain why, but it really grates on me to be called American.
and don't judge our nation by some s you came across on live.
Exactly, now wouldn't THAT be stereotyping?
I've never even heard of Zairean. D:
Yes it is.
Stereotyping is when you give a certain race, religion, etc, characteristic traits based on what you have heard/seen from someone.
how did I just stereotype?
Saying that Canadians are American is solid fact.
You are both in the Americas, so thus you are American.
There is also the fact that USA vs Canada have very similar cultures as opposed to USA vs Brazil.
Whether you like it or not the rest of the world generally views Canada as a colder USA with maple syrup and moose. Just like Mexico is a warmer USA with tequila, sombreros and enchiladas.
that final paragraph was an example of a stereotype
I meant that ihavewiiproblems was stereotyping Brits because he heard some on Xbox live, not you
ah. sorry, it's 12:30 here,
I don't function too well without enough sleep >_<
I'll tell you who isn't American? Australians... man, we're so awesome.
I was waiting and waiting for you to join this thread...
and you come! but once it's dead...
Yo LMX, its about Canada and the US not Australia. Can someone please lock this thread soon?
I'll tell you who isn't American? Australians... man, we're so awesome.
That made me laugh my ass off. It came out of nowhere but as soon as I saw that you posted I almost guessed what you'd say. Really made me laugh hard and brought a happiness back to this thread. I read through all four pages and there were many misunderstandings and I think everyone is cool now. I'll keep it open for the time being but I'll keep my eye on it to make sure it doesn't get too out of hand.
I'll tell you guys an experience I had and it really made me think. Someone once asked what languages I could speak and I said a little Thai, a little Spanish, very little French, very little German and of course American. Their reply was "American? You mean English. American is not a language." At first it seemed as though they were right but then I had to go against it for the following reasons. Yes, we do speak English in America but it's not the same as the English that is spoke in England. We use different spellings (sometimes), different pronunciations (mostly) and different words (sometimes) so it's our language and not the "language of the Queen" as many people from England like to put it. So was the person right or wrong? Both.
