A couple days ago, we decided we needed some Asian therapy (Chinese food!) and headed to a local restaurant for their lunch buffet. Nims is a small, family-owned restaurant
located in a Milton strip mall.
We picked up batteries at Radio Shack, a couple doors down, then headed towards the restaurant. There were a few people standing outside the restaurant and they smiled at us as we walked past.
Once we were assigned a table by the hostess, we headed to the food bar. A gentleman who was also serving himself asked us where we were from. After telling him we were from Canada, he said he had guessed as much because, as we had walked past him and his friends outside, they had commented that we were not wearing jackets "and looked to not be cold at all." Too funny!
This is actually not new for us. As much as we can figure, we don't walk differently than southern folk, and shouldn't be spotted as foreigners (unless we speak, of course!), and yet this type of thing happens all the time. So what is it? Do we send out some sort of Canadian vibe? In this case, our giveaway or "tell" was simple enough: We were not dressed warmly. And, of course, should we speak, there is aways the old "aye," a dead giveaway every time.
Either way, we are always approached with kind words and warmth. The only funny thing that happens regularly is, for some reason, many people seem to think all Canadians know each other. On more than one occasion, we have had strangers say they are either related to or are friends with Canadians, and then give us their names and ask if we know them. Whether these people live in Ontario (our home province) or in British Columbia, all the way across Canada! No, people, Canadians do not know each and every other Canadian coast to coast! There are lots and lots of us!
Just sayin'! :D
located in a Milton strip mall.
We picked up batteries at Radio Shack, a couple doors down, then headed towards the restaurant. There were a few people standing outside the restaurant and they smiled at us as we walked past.
Once we were assigned a table by the hostess, we headed to the food bar. A gentleman who was also serving himself asked us where we were from. After telling him we were from Canada, he said he had guessed as much because, as we had walked past him and his friends outside, they had commented that we were not wearing jackets "and looked to not be cold at all." Too funny!
This is actually not new for us. As much as we can figure, we don't walk differently than southern folk, and shouldn't be spotted as foreigners (unless we speak, of course!), and yet this type of thing happens all the time. So what is it? Do we send out some sort of Canadian vibe? In this case, our giveaway or "tell" was simple enough: We were not dressed warmly. And, of course, should we speak, there is aways the old "aye," a dead giveaway every time.
Either way, we are always approached with kind words and warmth. The only funny thing that happens regularly is, for some reason, many people seem to think all Canadians know each other. On more than one occasion, we have had strangers say they are either related to or are friends with Canadians, and then give us their names and ask if we know them. Whether these people live in Ontario (our home province) or in British Columbia, all the way across Canada! No, people, Canadians do not know each and every other Canadian coast to coast! There are lots and lots of us!
Just sayin'! :D
I have the same problem here when i am outside first thing without a shirt or coat, some neighbours have offered to pass me a jacket, too funny, and you do know me I like it cold
ReplyDeleteI know. I guess we Canadians are hot stuff!!
ReplyDeleteAt least you and me, don't know about our spouses LOL
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