If I were a Canadian...hmmm...I'm afraid that stretches credibility too far. Can I be a bug-eyed monster from Alpha Centauri instead?

*Zang puts on a toque and a plaid flannel shirt to get into character*

*Opens a beer*

"Nice day for a game of hockey, eh?"

Okay, I think I'm ready...

"Zang, are you an American?"

Hell NO!!!

No. But I really were Canadian and had been brought up in Canada, then I might. But if me, who I am, was Canadian then I wouldn't.

That doesn't make much sense, but there you go....

No, if by American you mean a citizen of the USA, which is the common assumption. Yes, if you mean a resident of the American continent(s).

Hell no!

How aboot that, eh?

I ask because I once went across the border and made the mistake of raising this interesting issue with the customs officer at entry on the Canada side. She had just asked the person before me if he was "an American" and he responded, "No, I'm Canadian."
That struck me, and it now has me believing that part of the arrogance of Americans is somewhat granted them. By presuming that the expression "American" exclusively identifies the United States citizen almost promotes egotism to an already indulgent society - the people of the U.S.
I am an American, by the way. From the United States.

I would consider myself a Canadian!

I would consider myself a North American...

So again... yes, in the geographical sense. But I believe (I don't know!) that also the Canadians say "Americans" when they mean "those who live in USA"...

Isn't Carol a Canuck?

No, I would consider myself Canadian. That's like saying 'If you're Welsh or Scottish, do you consider yourself English?'

No, but I would consider myself a North American.

I would call myself a Canadian, North American.

I am Canadian, and no, I don't consider myself American.

No...cause i'd live in Canada silly.

No, I would be aggressively Canadian as I myself have been aggressively Welsh when people have said, "I love you English People".

No I would BE Canadian.....Why did I even bother to answer this? *8scratches her head**

Good point.

What's a Canuck??

Babe,I didn't know you were Welsh. How cool! I'm so dingy. I assumed you were British because of the country you live in.

As Biggles told me in another survey; about the Cornish people being a country all their own a hundred years ago.Something like that. There must be a lot of dialects spoken there.

Canuck = Canadian

Ohhhhhhhhhh! Okay...now I see. Slang for Canadian. Thanks DeeDee17.

I am Canadian - we are so similar to Americans that there are times that I might say that I am because it makes no difference (travelling) - but there are a lot of significant cultural differences, for sure. I am Canadian.

hey! how are you doing? I saw you on messenger the other day, but it was about 1am so I thought I wouldn't bother you... but then I realised you are on a totally different time zone anyway. I'm such a ditz sometimes

I don't think so. It's weird, but Americans call themselves American, and often call the US 'America', but if anyone asks them if they live in America they get pissed off and suddenly demand it be called the United States. I think it comes from the USA not being a real country name. It's like if France was called the United Provences of Europe, it would be wrong to call France Europe. I think Canadians identify themselves firstly as Canadians, then as North Americans.

Wales does have its own language - we are British but just not English.
Famous Welsh people are Richard Burton, Tom Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta Jones.

No problem

I might live in the western hemisphere, but that hardly makes me an American!

This is the most fudgeed up question. Besides, we all know America is a continent.

May I ask why this is such an adverse question?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

Isn't being called an American about the biggest insult for a Canadian?

I would consider myself to be a North American. Unless I'm mistaken, isn't Canada generally considered to be part of North America?

Haaaaa!
I'm like that all the time,cept I call it, "dingy" or refer to myself as a 'dingbat" "space cadet".... I'm fine tho.

& like wise,I too see you on messenger all the time as well..
Stop in to say a quick "Hello" sometimes... If your like me,I know your probably busy & don't have much time to chat in length,OR probably don't have much to chat "about". & that's cool too. But,just stop in to say "Hi."Okay?
That's what I do with Moonstone,Dora,& Carol sometimes. But,I usually "always" try to make time,to stop a little longer & chat with Dino,Biggles,Maarten & Julie. I usually chat with them in length.

As for me I've been kicking back doing nothing. I really need to get a life already. Seriously!
I've been unemployed for so long,I've become lazy... I keep telling myself that I'm gong to look for a job but,I haven't yet. When my $$$ runs out then I suppose I'll have too.

Oh MY God!!! I love all the people you mentioned above... I didn't know Catherine Zeta Jones was Welsh. I knew everyone else was, tho. How have you been lately? I've missed you.

Isn't it same as Canadian? Or have I succeeded in generating a whole new word?

By the way, I've tried to send you e-mail to your Hotmail account but it just keeps bouncing back.
Have you received anything?

Isn't something like a French Canadian? I'm not sure!

Help anyone!

I've had a week off work so am just enjoying doing nothing and enjoying a life of leisure.

No. I'm canadian, and I consider myself to be canadian.

Skylark this is my email addy: dabprovin@msn.com

I was using my daughters email addy for a while,because my ISP (MSN) was giving me a rough time(a month ago but,it since been repaired)I also have a yahoo addy which I hardly never use.

The dabprovin@msn.com
is current so use that one.
I'm so sorry that they kept bouncing back. Usually when my box is filled, it will do that sometimes. Sorry.

Dino....babe!! I'm so happy & thrilled to hear that your now enjoying a life of leisure. You so deserved it. Good for you!! Have fun & make the most of it! Do you go back to work tomorrow? (Monday)

Now I tried it for the third time. Hope it will reach you now.

Yeah! Me too. I'm gonna check it right now.

i am a canadian and i wouldn't consider myself an american in a million years....no offense

I think I would distinguish myself from Americans because Canada has a reputation for being more laid back and tolerant than uptight Americans.

The point is that Canada is located in America but only those from the U.S. seem to refer to themselves as Americans, you see.

Hi! My exams are now FINISHED! WOOHOO! I know I messed a few of them up but some I did well in I think.

And now I'm off to Devon in a few days to stay with my dad until September - which means less internet access - but I'm sure I'll catch you on messenger sometimes!

Got a job yet you lazy bum?

Yay for you on the exams front! Whereabouts in Devon is your dad living at the moment? I'm spending some time this summer on the Devon/Cornwall border - round Plymouth

Yep, I work at a local Mall in a retail store. I don't like my job but, it'll do for now. I'm looking for anew one as we speak.

I'm so glad to have them over - how were your exams? - you'll be getting your results soon?

Dad lives in Ilfracombe - which is North Devon - bit away from Plymouth, but yay, we'll be in the same county!

I hope you find one that you like soon!.

I've just quit my job at the off-license to start another one on a beach - which is a lot less fun than it sounds. I have to stand in a van serving sandwiches watching everyone else have fun!

My results will come when the lecturers get around to marking them - probably a week or two My boyfriend sat his exams a couple of weeks before me and just got the results. He just missed a first

Oh no, but he still got a pretty good grade - he should be proud! Good luck in yours! I think my results come through on my birthday again this year. Another crappy birthday! lol

No! No! That sound much much better than my loser job. Your's REALLY sounds like fun!

I've been experimenting applying smilies..............

That's pretty rubbish! My little brother will get his AS results the same day I suppose. Which date though - it's usually a thursday?

hee hee they are so cool!

I'm not sure - I think it's either the 14th or 15th August. I haven't checked yet!

Thanks! I've had so much fun making them. especially the one above. He's a cute little dude! & so domesticated.

Canadian ARE NOT AMERICANS!!!
They just happen to share Our great continent

Canada sucks.

Nice. Thanks for the valuable info. We'll go now, and be wise with your shared intelligence.