While Canadians are using “elbows up” diplomacy with the white house, they are welcoming U.S. tourists with open arms.

  • Quilotoa@lemmy.caOP
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    1 month ago

    I noticed that often, when traveling, people from the U.S. will say the state they’re from rather than the country. I’ve often wondered why.

    • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Personally, because I’ve never felt pride in this stupid country and don’t want to be associated with red states. It’s like how Torontoans might feel about Albertans, but replace any semblance of national unity with utmost disgust.

      Also, NY is close enough to Canada that most Canadians know roughly where it is, especially in Ontario