> On Sat, 2005-05-14 at 17:59 -0700, Chris BONDE wrote:
> > Just to throw in something else.
> >
> > Awhile back I was in Europe, I was called American. I asked What
> > part of America do you think that I come from. They did not know.
> >
> > Now to me Canuck is OK but Canajan (Can a' jan)or Canadien (Cana di
> > en' ) is not. But then as long as they call me in time for
> > breakfast I generally donot worry too much. But there are more and
> > more people objecting to the exclusivity of 'Amar a kin'. But on
> > the other hand I have 5 fingers. Or is it the first hand Oh what
> > the heck. :- )}
>
> Funny, when I was in the USA most people seemed to think I was
> Australian.
>
> --
> Ian Lynch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> ZMSL
Yes, so do many people in Canada. That is why lots of us try hard to recognize
the
slight difference in language of a Kiwi vs an Auzzy.
I have been lead to believe that it is similar with the Austrians and Germans,
as with
the Americans (USA) and Canadians. And probably the same with big brother and
little brother.Chris
