I'm not from around here… and I'm not alone

OH, and what about ‘Let me guess…. Canadian’. Have you had that one? People guess I am from Canada more often than America. One of my first experiences was when I arrived for my year at University – people would not assume a country but rather ask which North American country I was from. I loved that and took it on board because it is inclusive, open and unassuming. I really appreciated that.

Well I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your blogs, made be think about things from a different perspective, certainly.

I hope you realise that when people say things such as: ‘Divided by a common language’, ‘you’re a Yank’, ‘you’re not from around here, are you?’, ‘don’t you mean “bah-zil”, not “bay-zil”‘

… they are being affectionate? Only in Britain would taking the p_ss be regarded as affection! Paradox or what!

As time passes, I definitely think it’s usually affectionately said. I have heard people say things like, “Oh, you’re American? I hate Americans…”

Who says that???

Who indeed… people who say that, are clearly idiots I’m being polite there as well [LOL]. Says more about that person, that it does you lovely Americans– so ignore them

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