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. Saying “Sorry” is good for you: Canadians are mocked for always apologizing, but it’s not a character flaw. Saying sorry has been found to boost happiness and strengthen relationships. Researchers at the University of Waterloo even found apologizing to a cop when pulled over for speeding can get fines reduced an average of $51. True, scientists did recently claim that refusing to apologize for your actions leads to a sense of empowerment, but such short-sighted thinking would only appeal to self-centred Americans. (Sorry, that was mean.)
We brave the cold better: Our climate is colder and our population smaller, but relatively fewer of us succumb to the cold. Where Canada has 5,644 excess winter deaths (relative to average non-winter deaths), the U.S. sees 108,500.
originally posted by: theantediluvian
a reply to: Iwinder
As an American, let me be the first to say, "you're welcome!" for the music, the movies, etc etc. Now can you please take Bieber back. Thanks!
originally posted by: tavi45
a reply to: Iwinder
I read a fantastic book on this a few years back.
www.amazon.com...
originally posted by: tavi45
a reply to: Iwinder
Just theorizing about how the world with shift north due to climate change and other less controversial reasons.
originally posted by: grubblesnert
a reply to: Iwinder
I was born and raised in Florida. I am a true "Florida Cracker".
I visited Canada about two years ago and felt right at home.
As a true Floridian I was raised to be friendly, respectful, and courteous.
I found all these attributes in every Canadian I meet.
Plus Canada was cleaner than any US big city I've been to.
If things warm up there a bit I'd consider moving
Even though Toronto was having a heat wave then.
95 degrees in June.
Just like Florida!!
originally posted by: grubblesnert
a reply to: Iwinder
now true to my southern roots I must say, with all due respect, although I find your response timely and humorous. I feel you may have gone a tad heavy on the apologistic aspect.
just kiddin, with ya
Snicker
Regards, Iwinder
We brave the cold better: Our climate is colder and our population smaller, but relatively fewer of us succumb to the cold. Where Canada has 5,644 excess winter deaths (relative to average non-winter deaths), the U.S. sees 108,500.
originally posted by: theantediluvian
a reply to: Iwinder
As an American, let me be the first to say, "you're welcome!" for the music, the movies, etc etc. Now can you please take Bieber back. Thanks!
originally posted by: YogaGinns
originally posted by: theantediluvian
a reply to: Iwinder
As an American, let me be the first to say, "you're welcome!" for the music, the movies, etc etc. Now can you please take Bieber back. Thanks!
I'm sorry that you aren't willing to embrace the Beib as your own, and apologize for the embarrassment he has brought to Canada as a whole. Regretfully, Germany too gave him back to us but decided to keep his monkey, go figure.
Iwinder, didn't mean to derail your thread. Forgive me.
Namaste.
YogaGinns
ETA: I am Iwinder's wife