Are Canadian disparaging remarks about the States due to jealousy

I am American and have traveled to Vancouver. We loved it there! The people we met were friendly. Even the beggars were nice and polite! I was amazed because I thought that Canadians didn't like Americans and they didn't seem to care one bit. Also, while we were traveling in Mexico, we met an English man. I also had thought they hated Americans. He said they hated most people but he himself has gotten to know many people from other parts of the world and has found that the stereotypes he's heard most of his life are incorrect. I think we put too much stock in stereotypes without trying to find out the truth. The truth makes it too hard to dislike someone because of where they're from or skin color or whatever because you have gotten to know them as a person.

Americans talk bad about Canadians just as much as Canadians talk about Americans. We're sort of like high school Rivals. We're on the same continent, yet we're not the same country. We each have a lot to be proud of. We each have things to be ashamed of. We really do like each other... but we have to be tough and proud of our country. So we bad mouth the other one. Hey Canadians have some really funny comedians. I don't hate Canada, but I'm glad I'm American and not Canadian. I went to Australia once to visit and someone asked if I was Canadian and I was like "WHAT? NO I'M an American!!!!" like it was some big insult. It wasn't... it's just what we do. America and Canada, High School Rivals.

This was one man's opinion about Americans. I am a Canadian as well and visit in the USA at least once a year or more often. I do see a lot of cultural differences, in particular in the bible belt. Also some of the opinions some Americans express frighten me. However, I don't hear a lot of disparaging remarks from my Canadian friends about Americans. I don't think Canadians are jealous of America, in particular right now where so many beautiful young men and women die for a war that was not necessary. In general I thinks Americans are like everyone else. there are awfuly nice people and others that are not so nice, same as here in Canada.

Hi suspenseful, As a fellow Canadian I am unsure if it is jealousy or that the editor just happened to run into a person who was having a bad day. Saying that all Americans are terrible, selfish, etc is like saying all Canadians are that way as well. People can have a bad day no matter where they live. Also with the USA being right under us you would think that we would have a better relationship with them. For years it has seemed like the Canadians and Americans just can't get along. One thing that makes me laugh though is that some other countries really think that all Canadians live in igloos. I guess we miss the summer season lol. Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear ;)

I am not sure about that but maybe it's each persons perspective. I traveled through Europe and found everyone pleasant and friendly. My brother and his wife.....tell of other experiences. When I traveled I would ask people if I could take their pictures etc. I visited with anyone who would talk because I love finding out details about where I travel. My brother said he found most Europeans distant and cool. Maybe it's how you treat people and how they return the treatment.

I'm a Canadian WinterTexan. I live on a Farm in Ontario in the summer and in a Seniors Park in Alamo Tx. in the winter. There are about 1000 residents in the park during the winter and about 160 are Canadian. Everyone gets along famously. WE love our American friends. There are no better people on earth! I'm sure the Americans are not jealous of anybody anywhere. Why should they be? I'm very happy to be Canadian and I'm proud of our Canadian way. But I never let that detract from my Texas experience!

As of late, I have encountered a strong bias against USA from pretty much all over. Not just from middleeastern countries or teorrists, but ppl like me and everyone else here. On many political choices I am one of those that feel USA is doing things wrong, and I dont like the americanisation of fast food all over here in my country. But honestly... any american is a possible friend so its not the americans I dont like, its the outward policies I dont like. Some of their culture.. but hey theres a LOT of cultures I dont like, even some of our own habits I dont like. But no, I very much doubt its jealousy that makes ppl not like USA atm. But rather an annoyance at the behavior as a country. How it manifests with the individual is often very different, but when asking into it, it nearly always comes down to the politics.

America and Americans have a bad reputation around the world. I wish everyone could see how beautiful the US is and how nice most of the people are. We are not as it is said a money, war wanting country. We all work and have families just like the rest of the world. Sure there are some evil people in America but where in the world are there none! I know it is not a fact! We are actually a warm loving people that extend welcomes to many different races and backgrounds.

This attitude is the same attitude that we Americans are also guilty of which is to paint another country or culture with a broad brush as if every person in a particular country or culture is exactly the same and have the same thoughts and ideas. Although I do believe that some Americans are selfish and warmongerers and are of the opinion that they live in the best country ever and anyone who doesn't agree with them is a d*mn commie(quite a bad thing in this country), I don't believe it's fact or jealousy that some people attribute this to all Americans.