Why does it seem like alot of Canadians don't care for Americans much?
96447
blame paris hilton and george w bush.\nLOL\nBut yes we see americans as being rude crude eating machines at times. We know the names of the states and the majority of americans have never even heard of anything but quebec and ontario. It's amazing cause there are only 10 provinces. I know it's predjudiced because alot of americans are fine people.
977826
Being a Canadian, but now living in the States I have observed many different cultural differences between our two countries that contribute to this phenomenon.  Canadian people in general are more laid back, culturally accepting, and less people in wide open spaces.  Thinks about it, there are only about 30 million plus total in all of Canada (the biggest country land wise in the world - other than Russia).  There are 30 million people in California alone.  I think once you get more people in an area the chances are greater for more crimes to occur.  Another point is that Canadian people do more world travelling and are more knowledgable about other countries and culture, therefore making them more accepting of new cultures as they enter Canada.  Americans typically don't travel as much outside their own country (some do, most don't), therefore they do not have this respect and acknowledgement that other countries are just as beautiful and have much to offer.  With that ignorance, any minorities within the U.S. are treated poorly simply because people are not as willing to explore the culture they're from.
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Lots of countries have the image of America as being all about consumption.  The french especially are often amazed by how much Americans eat, they can't believe portion sizes in restaurants for example.  They also feel that Americans in general do not have a strong sense of culture/history/art and takes a narrow view of world issues and events, based on our national self interest and wish for instant gratification.\n\nPoorer or developing countries often look at the general prosperity of America and its power and wonder why this country doesn't do more to help the rest of the world with problems like poverty, disease, etc.  It is true America does some, but very little in fact in proportion to its wealth.  In many other cultures there is a strong expectation that those who have a lot must support those who are in need, so America is often perceived as a selfish country.\n\nHope this helps but make sure you use your own words to do your report.
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Generally I think Americans are ambivalent about Canadians.\n\nWe like their beer (Molson), probably eat their beef (Alberta), can appreciate their hockey (Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs), adopt their artists (Alanis Morrissette, William Shatner, Jim Carrey, John Candy, and so on), and film in their country (Vancouver).\n\nWhile I've nothing against Canadians, and indeed respect them, as a FIB I'm more passionate about my beloved Cheese-Head neighbors to the north and happy Hoosiers to the east. All in all, I'd say that Iowans (my western neighbors) are most like Canadians.\n\nRegarding Manifest Destiny: here are some sections from Wikipedia related to its definition and how it affected our relations with Canda, Texas and Mexico. Please visit the link for the complete write-up.\n\n"Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States had a mission to expand, spreading its form of democracy and freedom. Sometimes advocates said there was divine sanction (but atheists were often just as supportive). Advocates of Manifest Destiny believed that expansion was not only good, but that it was obvious ("manifest") and inevitable ("destiny"). Originally a political catch phrase of the 19th century, Manifest Destiny eventually became a standard historical term, often used as a synonym for the territorial expansion of the United States across North America towards the Pacific Ocean.\n\n"(It) has always been a general notion rather than a specific policy. \n\n"The phrase ... was first used primarily by Jackson Democrats in the 1840s to promote the annexation of much of what is now the Western United States (the Oregon Territory, the Texas Annexation, and the Mexican Cession). \n\n"British North America\nAlthough Manifest Destiny was primarily directed at territory inhabited by Mexicans and American Indians, the concept played a role in U.S. relations with British North America (later Canada) to the north. From the time of the American Revolution, the United States had expressed an interest in expelling the British Empire from North America. Failing to do that in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, Americans came to accept the British presence on their northern border, but fears of possible British expansion elsewhere in North America was a recurrent theme of Manifest Destiny."
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According to "Fire and Ice" by Michael Adams (a book about the differences between the US and Canada), Canada is the only developed country where more than 50% of the population responds to surveys with a positive opinion of immigrants. However, I'm not sure how many countries were surveyed, or how the question was phrased (it may be that people's political opinions are at odds with how they actually treat people). It's interesting that Canadians have such high opinions of immigrants when several of their cities are amongst the most diverse in the world -- apparently familiarity doesn't breed contempt. \n\nAnecdotally, Canadians seem pretty well-travelled and to have a positive opinion and high level of knowledge of other countries. Because they have two official languages, they seem to be more likely to speak a second language than other English-speaking countries. Also, as a smaller global player, Canada doesn't tend to have as much political friction with other countries as the US or European countries. \n\nSo I think it's fair to say that Canada is comparatively xenophilic, but I'm not sure if it's the <i>most</i> xenophilic country.
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Who cares what Canadians think ?
478253
Because Canada is known as a friendly country and they don't have tons of enemies like the Americans do.  Most other countries hate America.
1063081
I have been a Canadian all of my life. We are basically a peace loving nation. One of our prime minister came up with a UN peace keeping force that tries and keep an eye on uncontrol situation in many countries before they become a war. Another thing is that we don't get involved in conflicts we know we can't win ie the Vietnam War. On a whole Canadians don't feel their government federal and provincally don't do enough for them. Even though we do have free medical care that's going the way of the dodo bird. On the whole Canadians live a lay back sort of life style in the shadow of the great American Eagle. And if you do talk to a Canadian in between the ages of 40-100 don't mention the avro arrow that was best airplane ever developed for it's time in Canada in the early 60's but the plane and plans for making further planes were destory. I wonder who didn't want to get ahead of them as a military nation?
410015
I take it that you Americans do not like your president.  What is there not to like about Bush?  He has kept his pants on and he has kept from being shot.  I am from canada and I like Mr. Bush.  So what, he went to war a few times.  Canada has not followed him all the time.  We only have a small army so we have to be careful where we put our very small army in this world.  There are people here in canada who want a even smaller army.  Imagine that!
437238
yes, i am a Canadian. We are better than Americans. but we dont gloat about it.
853515
Actually, no.  Being an American myself, I can tell you at least from my experience that the people I know think of Canada as our neighbors to the north.  Canada is just like America, only you guys got it right, while we continue to spiral down into a pit of despair.  A friend of mine recently moved to Canada and I'm actually quite jealous of the things that are better in Canada.  Being an American, he sees and doesn't take for granted what you guys have up there.
585727
Yes, I totally agree!\n\nI'm not trying to sound ignorant here, but the average American is rather close-minded to the rest of the world. They need to get their heads out of their butts, and learn that others really do exist out there. \n\nI think that's part of the overall reason why other nations feel resentment towards them.
507685
the people are the same as us.  They do say "ah" alot.  The government is more of a socialist type country.  They all have free medical.  They pay their citizens money to have children.  I live in Buffalo NY, right next to the Canadian Border.  I have alot of Canadian friends.  The accent is different, that is about it.  Oh. by the way, they have alot of doughnut shops over there.  Way more than we do.
913996
Canada has always been a safe haven for Americans running from wars. half of my high school teachers in were draft dodgers running from the Vietnam war, there is even a book about an American hiding in Nova Scotia evading fighting during ww2. bookhttp://www.pottersfieldpress.com/books/hermitgully.html \n\nyes there is a lot of Americans up here(if it is not on the ABC news Americans won't believe it), it nice that they feel safe here and yes we should let them stay.\n\nhey buddy  at the bottom, Canada has never, or never will need American solders, we don't start shi$ we can't finish.
81216
Couldn't tell you about other US Citizens, but I don't hate Canadians.  My first two girlfriends are Canadian, my boss is Canadian and my favorite beer is Canadian. \n\nI think, overall, many US Citizens don't agree with some of the policies that the Canadian Government has.  Personally, it is your country and you should run it how you see fit.\n\nI do wish that you would make it a little harder to become a citizen, but I am not in a position to dictate that - I only know what I have seen as a recruiter.
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I am a Canadian who has American roots, and have brothers and sisters in the States.  I also lived there for a couple of years.  Both countries have their up and down sides.  Medical treatment in Canada is far easier to obtain whether you are rich or poor. No one is denied treatment just because they cannot afford it.  Our social programs are better for those less fortunate. Freedom of speech is strongly endorsed and supported here, and we feel quite free to voice our opinions to our government.  Hate propaganda is not tolerated and carrying weapons will land you to jail.  The scenery is beautiful and if the cold weather bothers you there's always the west coast which rarely sees snow.  Although the crimes stats and drug problem has escalated in recent years it's still one of the safest countries to live in. Our peace keeping efforts are well known and respected around the world . In the past month our government has allocated a large amount of money towards tightening up our security to combat terrorism and our immigration laws are to be tightened up immensly.  We have realized that our immigration laws have been too lax and a much more vigilent screening process is being put in place.  I may be a little biased but my vote goes to Canada.
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I hate to admit it, and I might have the CIA knocking on my door in a few hours for saying it, but I dont like Americans. I have lived here my whole life and I think that as a whole, Americans are arrogant, greedy, simpleminded, intolerant, ignorant, and superficial. (Case in point: work2twerk who posted your first answer.) We have a horrible system of not taking care of our children and elderly and those who are sick. We can not see a doctor when we need to because we are uninsured and we can not go to college because we can not afford to. Something isnt right when the richest country on the Earth can not care for it's citizens.