Canadians Are Finally Explaining Why We're Actually So Much Nicer Than Americans

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“It is a non-confrontational affectation that also serves to engage and communicate rather than just say ‘this is the way.'”

“Best example I saw once was: an American says ‘it is a nice day’ — that is a statement. It is stating what they feel is a fact and not inviting discussion. 

A Canadian says ‘nice day, eh?’ which is asking for a response — do you agree; what is your feeling on this matter? — to which, of course, the socially expected response is ‘she’s fuckin beauty, bud!'”

—Dizzman1