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Siwsan

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1. I was frequently mistaken for a Canadian when I traveled in the UK

Reply to BlueWavePsych (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 07:05 AM

Sep 19

I don't know why. Maybe it was my demeanor and the fact that, back then, I knew the words to 'God Save The Queen'. Now I know the words to 'God Save The King'. It was an easy transition.

They'd ask me what part of Canada I was from and I'd respond 'Outside of Windsor'. Well, that's true. I also could have said Sarnia since both are relatively close to Flint, MI.

AND I always took it as a compliment.

Side fact: I also know the words to Oh, Canada.

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Some American travelers are 'flag jacking' and Canadians are livid [View all] BlueWavePsych Sep 19 OP

I was frequently mistaken for a Canadian when I traveled in the UK Siwsan Sep 19 #1

We'll all cheer together when dump croaks wolfie001 Sep 19 #2

Just make sure the person at the border shows up. carpetbagger Sep 20 #3

They're going door-to-door wolfie001 Sep 20 #4