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Originally posted by WarChild
Truth be told I don't really dislike you. You sometimes have some interesting things to say. It's possible to have a conversation with you. We happen to disagree on a few things but I don't discount your opinion because of it. I think I could sit down and have a beer with you. We might not be best friends after but it probably wouldn't end with a fight.
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When Canadians travel abroad, many people have friendly feelings towards them based on their nationality. This is not because Canadians are better people. It is simply due to the fact that Canada has a small population that is not nearly so well known across the globe. For many people outside North America, the perception of Canada is a land full of many trees, beautiful water and a population of a few million lumberjacks and Eskimos. However, when USAmericans travel abroad, many people outside North America assume to know all about America through Hollywood movies and television. There is also a tendency for some to dislike Americans for the actions of their politicians whom hold such great power and influence over nations of the world. They resent the United States being the wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest military, complete with neutron bombs and stealth bombers. So, becoming the big kid on the block may gain you some respect, but also some animosity.