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David K
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The term 'muy codo' is one I hear applied to our brothers from the Great White North... ???
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motoged
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True....but still better than "gran culo" 
[Edited on 10-26-2020 by motoged]
Don't believe everything you think....
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Tioloco
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Rude and Cheap... Both attributed to Canadians by Mexicans and Americans.
Certainly there are exceptions to this. Apparently those exceptions dont travel much. 
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David K
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I have never met a rude Canadian (well until Baja Nomad, anyway)! They are considered as some of the most courteous people, typically... and if you
don't agree then you are a HOSER... TAKE OFF!
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Tioloco
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Quote: Originally posted by motoged  |
To our crazy uncle.....(no, not the one in the WH):
I have heard from Mexicans throughout the Mexican mainland as well as Baja, that they often make a distinction between Canadians and USA
citizens....and they much prefer the civility and general demeanour of Canadians. They often do not consider Canadians "gringos", but sometimes lump
us together.
Even some Nomads have stated that they will describe themselves as Canadians rather than "Americans" when travelling abroad so as to try to dodge the
"ugly american" brand.
As Mr. Bill pointed out....we Canadians have earned and deserve such acceptance.....
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Ged- Classic case of AES (American Envy Syndrome) Dont worry Ged, you can still become an American if you get in line and go through the appropriate
process. We would welcome you with open arms. You may even smile more as a result. That's a win for us all!
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motoged
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I like parts of the USA for the geography...and have several good friends in the USA....but sure wouldn't stand in line to be a citizen.
Why would you think I am envious of your country? That is simply delusional.
Don't believe everything you think....
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TMW
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In all the places I've been to in the world I've never hidden the fact I'm an American. Why would I? If you're friendly toward people and don't make
an a$$ of yourself there is no need to. In the Philippines I did tell a rude Filipino his daddy was probably a Jap, boy did he get mad.
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Tioloco
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Yeah, the world over can name lots of things Canadians have to be proud of. Hahahaha!
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motoged
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Do you enjoy watching basketball? Or had you ever enjoyed playing it?
A few other things you probably didn't know:
https://greatcanadiantravel.com/2017/06/30/50-great-things-canada-contributed-to-the-world/
[Edited on 10-27-2020 by motoged]
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | In all the places I've been to in the world I've never hidden the fact I'm an American. Why would I? If you're friendly toward people and don't make
an a$$ of yourself there is no need to. In the Philippines I did tell a rude Filipino his daddy was probably a Jap, boy did he get mad.
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Being an American will get you laid anywhere in the world, always has and always will. When I first started traveling internationally at around 22-23
that was my go to move in Europe.
Many Canadian girls over the years. Probably some Motoged knew in BC, especially around Kelowna. Sorry Motoged, hope they weren't directly related.
[Edited on 10-27-2020 by JZ]
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mtgoat666
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Great hoser inventions and foods:
Coffee Crisp candy bar
Tim Hortons
Caesar c-cktail
Brunton compass
Snowmobile
Sausage rolls
Beaver tails
Poutine
Artists:
Neil young
BTO
Rush
(Not nickelback!)
Actors:
William shatner
Keanu reeves
Mike Myers
Seth rogen
Dan akroyd
Martin short
Tv shows:
Sorry, none make a ‘greatest” list
CBC deserves special mention, it was amusing Radio news/Entertainment when Working in the boonies of Canada prior to the internet...
[Edited on 10-27-2020 by mtgoat666]
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | In all the places I've been to in the world I've never hidden the fact I'm an American. Why would I? If you're friendly toward people and don't make
an a$$ of yourself there is no need to. In the Philippines I did tell a rude Filipino his daddy was probably a Jap, boy did he get mad.
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Being an American will get you laid anywhere in the world, always has and always will. When I first started traveling internationally at around 22-23
that was my go to move in Europe.
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I guess when you are only 5’1” you got to rely on your pathetic best to get laid
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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LancairDriver
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Many Mexicans have told me they think Canadians are “cheap baas&#@“
When all the Hong Kong billionaires moved to Vancouver, BC after the Chinese takeover, I thought they were crazy until I found out Canadians are only
taxed on money they make in Canada. The US and many other country’s tax all your money regardless of where you make it. Is this Canadian policy
still the case?
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surabi
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Never met a fellow Canadian in my life who wished they were American. Met plenty of Americans who wished they were Canadian, though.
It's hilarious how so many Americans are under the delusion that everyone would move to the US if they could. They have zero idea of how the rest of
the world views the US. It definitely isn't with envy. Presently it's generally with pity.
And that "muy codo?" What Americans and Mexicans who say that don't understand is that many Canadians, used to living in a country which actually has
reasonable minimum wages, accessible health care and social benefits for all, aren't accustomed to being expected to basically pay the wages of other
people's employees by tipping super generously.
Canadian employees of restaurants, etc. certainly appreciate tips, but they aren't going to starve to death or not be able to get needed medical care
because someone "only" left a 10% tip.
Tips are supposed to be a reward for good service, not something required because the employer is too cheap to pay their staff a living wage.
[Edited on 10-27-2020 by surabi]
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JZ
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Hung out in San Carlos Sonora for about 10 years. In the winter months the place swells by 1/3rd with Canadians. Hook knows the town well.
Have many, many close MX friends. They are polite to the Canucks. But they definitely think they are cheap and boring.
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surabi
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Wanna know who's cheap? Well-off Mexicans. They tip poorly and treat their staff like second class citizens. You'd never catch them sitting around
drinking beers with the guys who are mixing cement to build their house.
Ask a Mexican worker who's had both experiences if he'd rather work for a Canadian or a wealthy Mexican. The Canadian will win hands down.
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motoged
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Looking forward to the new Borat movie....
Are folks from Khazikstan better tippers than Lithuanians?
Don't believe everything you think....
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: Originally posted by surabi |
It's hilarious how so many Americans are under the delusion that everyone would move to the US if they could. They have zero idea of how the rest of
the world views the US. It definitely isn't with envy. Presently it's generally with pity.
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Pity, yes. But even more - fear.
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motoged
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Schitt's Creek......award winning tv series.....
Don't believe everything you think....
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AKgringo
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For drama, I always enjoyed "DaVinci's inquest"(sp?) and for comedy, how about "Red Green"? 
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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