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I am (a Gay) Canadian

Donald D'Haene | Posted 10.11.2012 | Canada Living
Read More: Homosexuality, Queer, Lifestyle, I Am Canadian, Pride Parade, Stereotype, Gay Issues, Being Gay Canada, Canada Gay, Canada Being Gay, Gay Canada, Canada Living News
Donald D'Haene

My name is Donald. I am a gay Canadian. But I can talk about subjects that aren't "gay" and for the most part I do. Don't assume all homosexuals are alike or like the same things. And just because you know a homosexual or two doesn't mean you "know" us or me.

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Canadians vs. Americans: The Final Showdown of Manners

Miranda Frum | Posted 10.24.2011 | Canada
Read More: Ugly American, Canadian Stereotype, Rudeness, Canada vs. America, American Idiot, Politeness, Rude American, Stereotype, Canada Polite, Manners, Etiquette, Canada News
Miranda Frum

Canadians are famously polite, but as I have found as an American living in Canada, this may just be a very convenient stereotype. Politeness does not automatically mean you are also kinder, or more generous, or a generally better person than another.

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