Hubby and I took a trip to Niagara Falls five years ago. EGAD! Those Canadian shop
keepers are chauvinistic, superior, and just as rude and condescending as they can be.
The best defense is to ignore their extreme rudeness, smile, and walk away, preferably
not purchasing anything from them. We did not meet a single polite or friendly person.
We did the tour and the Maid of the Mist, and then we left. ‘Twas very disappointing,
but the horrible people did not spoil the beauty and magnificence of the Falls.
At least we got to enjoy that.
Niagara Falls is not the best example of Canadian hospitality. The entire town is a tourist trap and they have attitudes to match.
Next time you folks come to Canada, don’t go to the liberal cesspools, head out west and you’ll see some true hospitality.
However, there still are some ignorant Canadians who can’t stand Americans, but I correct them when I see that happening.
Everytime I see an American license plate from whatever state I always ask them if they voted for Obama. I haven’t had a yes yet, so then I always say “well then, welcome to Alberta.” heh.
About 30 years ago I made my first trip to the U.S. I was driving a car carrier at the time and was bound for Dearborn MI. Because of the height of our loads, we couldn't take the expressways through Detroit, so we had to drive through some of the worst parts of that city to get to Dearborn. I don't recall thinking that all of the United States must be like this.
Since then, I have worked in 24 states and have met some terrific people. It didn't take me long to forget my first impression of your country.