When Canadians travel abroad, we tend to get mistaken for Americans A LOT. Here's a handy toolkit for the when these inevitable things are hurled at you.
1.Person: "I can tell by your accent that you're American."
You:
2.Person: "Do you live near Disneyland?"
You:
3.Person: "How do you feel about Trump becoming your President?
You:
4.Person: "Hey, Yankee!"
You:
5.Person: "Is everything really bigger in Texas?"
You:
6.Person: "Why do you guys get SO EXCITED about American football?"
You:
7.Person: "I don't mean you personally, but some Americans can be so obnoxious."
You:
8.Person: "You're leaving a tip? You must be from the U.S. of A."
You:
9.Person: "Why do you Americans insist on plastering your flag EVERYWHERE?"
You:
10.Person: "You live in America, right?! Do you know Lady Gaga?!"
You:
11.Person: "So, like, do kids sing 'The Star Spangled Banner' while holding their hands over their hearts to a flag each morning at school?"
You:
12.Person: "Oh, you're from North America? American?"
You:
13.Person: "But you totally look like an American."
You:
And if and when you tell them you're from Canada...
