Canadian/American differences

[papasmerf]

It's been a couple years for me but when I drove around the US for 4 years the one thing I hated & had to always ask them not to do....
They put GRAVY on everything oh & don't forget the biscuit; no wonder most truck drivers are so overweight. I hate Gravy maybe a little on my turkey but that’s once or twice a year but the Americans love their Gravy, I can't tell you how many times my stomach would turn in the morning watching these guys wolf down a huge plate of sausage with Gravy & biscuits. Come on Magic you know what I'm talking about. My stomach is turning now just thinking about it..aaahhh why did I click on this thread so early in the morning. I'm so glad I'm Canadian & enjoy my Timmy's with a blueberry bagel, maybe that's my secret to staying in shape.

Ummmmmmm Sausage, biskets and gravy.......Hold the grits.

 

[Fabulous]

diffrences

Canadian Bacon (delicious, yum yum) - American Bacon (fat pigs, pure tasteless grease)

Canadian Maple Syrup - American Aunt Jamima corn syrup


CANADIAN: EH - AMERICAN: Y'ALL

 

[Berlin]

The difference is .1602 roughly , as per today.

 

[Brotherman]

Canada: We came up with the debit system (Interac) first.
States: Still stuck on the old credit card system. Took Visa/Mastercard a few years to introduce the check card system.

Canada: We have a 16 lane highway called 401. 407 is the first all electronic toll system capturing the license plate. The highways in Toronto are well-lit.
States: The roads are narrow and not user-friendly. Can get lost very easily. Also most urban areas are not well-lit at night. For the toll system, the person still sits at the booth and collects the money.

Canada: TTC subways are much nicer and more advanced. When the subway stops, the breaking instant. More difficult to get on a bus/subway without paying. They have physical barriers to prevent u from boarding.
States: I can't say that for NY or any other surrounding areas. The facilities are old and they have leaks from the ceiling. The faclities are not as nice. Other states, some trolleys or buses wont even charge u to get on the bus (ie Orange County).

Canada: Canada Post has very good hours. Something like 9-5.
States: United States post on Saturday had hours like 8am-11am. 3 hours?!

Canada: Dentists, doctors have a nice upscale facility. Its manditory that you have an office.
States: If you wanna run the business out of your small little house, go for it. Actually several business can share a house. They take different rooms.

 

[Never Compromised]

Canada: Dentists, doctors have a nice upscale facility. Its manditory that you have an office.
States: If you wanna run the business out of your small little house, go for it. Actually several business can share a house. They take different rooms.

Umm, I know several dentists that work from "home". Same with doctors, chiropractors.

 

[papasmerf]

Umm, I know several dentists that work from "home". Same with doctors, chiropractors.

In the US we can sue the shit out of medical professional for being human but try to sue a lawyer and you find no lawyers will help.

 

[Brotherman]

Umm, I know several dentists that work from "home". Same with doctors, chiropractors.

Where in Canada?

Last time I was the dentist in the States they charged $xx for one side of the mouth, wait 30 days, then continue to do the right side for $xx. In Canada they did everything at once and spent a good couple of hours, so I didn't have to come back.

 

[papasmerf]

Where in Canada?

Last time I was the dentist in the States they charged $xx for one side of the mouth, wait 30 days, then continue to do the right side for $xx. In Canada they did everything at once and spent a good couple of hours, so I didn't have to come back.

I have to fugure by your post you had seen the only dentist in the state

 

[Brotherman]

I have to fugure by your post you had seen the only dentist in the state

ive been to both

 

[ig-88]

Canada: We came up with the debit system (Interac) first.
States: Still stuck on the old credit card system. Took Visa/Mastercard a few years to introduce the check card system.

Huh? Have had a US debit card since the late 90s. Many offer frequent flyer miles too.

Canada: We have a 16 lane highway called 401. 407 is the first all electronic toll system capturing the license plate. The highways in Toronto are well-lit.
States: The roads are narrow and not user-friendly. Can get lost very easily. Also most urban areas are not well-lit at night. For the toll system, the person still sits at the booth and collects the money.

http://www.ezpass.com/

Canada: TTC subways are much nicer and more advanced. When the subway stops, the breaking instant. More difficult to get on a bus/subway without paying. They have physical barriers to prevent u from boarding.
States: I can't say that for NY or any other surrounding areas. The facilities are old and they have leaks from the ceiling. The faclities are not as nice. Other states, some trolleys or buses wont even charge u to get on the bus (ie Orange County).

The DC Metro is clean and modern, and does not allow food/drink or loud stereos playing. It also features a SmartCard RFID payment system, which I have not seen in Canada yet. Surveillance cameras will take care of turnstile jumpers, and panhandlers are abruptly dealt with.

Canada: Canada Post has very good hours. Something like 9-5.
States: United States post on Saturday had hours like 8am-11am. 3 hours?!

Depends on which post office you go to. There is one in Long Island that is open 7 days/24 hours. In addition, the USPS website has many services available online.

 

[jbar]

United States: low-maintenance fun-loving girls
Canada: take a guess

 

[petitelover]

The biggest difference is that Canadians know more about the US than vice versa.

It's spelled touque.
Out is the same in both countries.
Sneakers or running shoes in both countries. Rarely hear runners.
We have milk cartons in Canada as well as bags.

I would argue "colour" is spelled "color" and "check" is not only a mark but a negotiable instrument and not spelled "cheque"

As far as "out" I hate to break it to my Canadian friends but it sounds like "ooooooooouuutt" when a Canadian pronounces it. I am from New York and I am sure there are words I pronounce differently than Canadians.

I hear "runners" more than sneakers at least in the Toronto area.

We have no "bags" of milk in the states.

How about IRA (individual retirement accounts) vs. RRSP's or SSN (social security number) vs. SIN.

401k plan in the states - not sure if an equivalent offered in Canada.

"neesh" in Canada / "Nich" in States - (pronunciation)

 

[petitelover]

United States: low-maintenance fun-loving girls

Don't know if I agree with that!

 

[Berlin]

Canada: take a guess

Canada ? More or less the same as in States: a mixed bag.

 

[turbonurd]

Good Gravy

C'mon Sexy Savannah, how do you explain poutine.
Wont find it in the states but you can get it at Burger King in Canada.
Talk about health food???
They should offer a free cardio stress test with every order.

 

[james t kirk]

Canada: Great place to hobby safely, economically, with beautiful women


USA: you run the very real risk of getting busted, it's double or triple the price of here in US dollars, and the women are fat pigs.


There in my brothers lays the most important difference in the world.

 

[lickrolaine]

touque they say sock cap
roof they say roof as in woof in some states
we say July 4th,them,4th of July
we have license plates,them, tags
we order tea and get hot,have to specify hot there
reg coffee here is cream and sugar,there,black
a 26er here,there,a 5th
we have rye,them,whiskey
we have expressways,them interstates or freeways
we have max 100 90 or 80,them the double nickle,changed somewhat now
we have chesterfields and couches,them,sofas
we watch superbowl for the football,them,for the commercials
we pay by credit card,them,layaway
we had consumers distributing,they still have shopco
we used to say dollar bills,they say singles
we go to tim hortons for coffee and a muffin,them,a gas station for duncan donuts and crispy cream
we eat choclate bars,they eat candy bars
we eat kraft dinner,they eat mac and cheese
we try and remove the grease before we eat,they add it to their salad
we have rrsp's,they have 401 k's
we have a social insurance number,they have a social security number
we go to Europe with flag on back,they to,but with our flag
we have march break,them,spring break
we drink and drive,they road farm
we have impaired driving,them,dui,dwi,and a slew of others
we have market gardening,they have truck farming
we have hydro lines,them,light lines
we go south,they go down state
we have the 49th parrallel,they have the mason dixon line
we skidoo,they have snow sleds
thay have sign when entering from Mexico,welcome to the US of A,home of Bob Hope,Johnny Cash and Stevie Wonder, we have a sign when entering,no hope,no cash and no wonder.

 

[LancsLad]

In Canada we not only have gay marrage, but they even get their own Homo milk, I don't think they have the latter in the states.

Me I stick with Skim, nothing wrong with homo milk, it just isn't my lifestyle preference.

In Canada the Queens get their own university.



Clearly homo.

 

[james t kirk]

I would argue "colour" is spelled "color" and "check" is not only a mark but a negotiable instrument and not spelled "cheque"

Actually, the spelling of colour is as per the British. Since they invented the King's English, I'll go with colour.

Cheque is also correct and stems from the British word "Exchequer" which is the British Ministry of Finance. The Chancellor of the Exchequer started up in the mid 1500's, so, again, the proper spelling is cheque.

Learn something every day.

 

[MuffinMuncher]

The biggest difference is that Canadians know more about the US than vice versa.

Out is the same in both countries.
Sneakers or running shoes in both countries. Rarely hear runners.
We have milk cartons in Canada as well as bags.

Agree on the geography, perhaps thats a function of media coverage though, both television and newspaper.

Out is definitely not the same... pronounciation among native Canadians is far different (oooot) than in the USA.

Yes, you have cartons, bags and jugs of milk in Canada, but we do not have bags in the USA.

Did someone forget to mention the whole metric measurement thing? To me, that's one of the major differences.

Add in dollar coins and dollar bills.