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May 28, 2009 14:27

I had a fantastic sleep last night and got up this morning ready to hit the cobblestones. Dan headed out early to the last day of his conference and I got ready here then headed out myself. I went back to the pub-y place again for breakfast because we'd seen signs last night that they had cheap traditional English breakfast. So I got that and it ( Read more... )

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lilredfireball May 28 2009, 15:57:45 UTC

When we lived in AU, not one person asked me if I was american. They just automatically assumed I was Canadian!

lady_bird May 28 2009, 19:36:23 UTC

Really? That's interesting!
When we were in Switzerland/Rome/Paris last year everyone assumed we were British because we spoke English and they couldn't tell the difference in accent. I guess that makes more sense than assuming someone is from halfway around the world!!

lilredfireball May 28 2009, 19:48:48 UTC

Yeah, they would always say "Oh! Are you Canadian??" And of course I would say that no, indeed I was an american. And they're say "Oh" and give me a look like I'd steal their wallet if they gave me half a chance!

lady_bird May 28 2009, 19:53:31 UTC

Yeah, Americans do seem to have that effect on people Internationally it seems....

lilredfireball May 28 2009, 20:05:34 UTC

Yeah, it's rough, but I wouldn't give it up for a second. I did have to explain to a lot of people that the US isn't all just New York and LA. We don't all own guns. We don't commit violent acts on a daily basis. I personally don't own any guns, I live in a lovely small town, and I haven't assaulted anyone in years. ;-)

lady_bird May 28 2009, 20:08:12 UTC

It's so true, it's all just stereotypes and every country has them! I know people today who seriously think that everyone in Canada lives in an igloo. I'm sure I have them about other countries as well that are so untrue. I find the more I travel, the more open minded I become.

lilredfireball May 28 2009, 20:17:31 UTC

I'll be the first to admit I've got a whole bunch of stereotypes packed into my head about other countries....though not Canada since I've been there and I have family there. Tom on the other hand has been everywhere and is one of the most open minded people I've ever met.

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