Subj : National Anthem
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Sat Jan 18 2025 00:48:00

MP>When I was in Canada several years ago, I met a couple from near Toronto.
  >We were discussing travel and one of them mentioned that they'd heard it
  >was a good idea to wear things with "Canadian markings" while traveling in
  >Europe.

MP>I guess that explains it.  If I ever travel to Europe, I might also
  >identify as Canadian.  :D

I almost mentioned that last night. A Lot of 'lower end' American tourists
like back packers across Europe staying in Hostels and such have a
Canadian Flag patch on their back packs or sewn the the shoulder of their
coats because they are treated quite a bit better if people think they
are Canadians.

It makes one stop and think what most people expect when they meet
Americans - the worst of them get the publicity like always - where,
if they run into a Canadian, we are best known for apologizing if
someone bumps into us, even if it wasn't our fault. Best not to make
waves when it's not something important, but thinking that makes us
weak is a mistake a lot of countries have made.

I've spent extended time in the USA, 4 to 6 months at a time in earlier
years and most people there are very nice. I also noticed that if I
adopted any slight accent common to the area I'm in, I got treated a
lot better and was less likely to be ripped off when buying something
so maybe I should have had an American flag on my back pack..   B)

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