tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903345229585403570.post1536760263301343943..comments2022-11-18T08:45:35.030-05:00Comments on My Life in Exile de Facto: Relationship RecognitionMJBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478905132189121410noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903345229585403570.post-89532193149383451102009-04-26T12:32:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:32:00.000-04:00First of all, Welcome to Canada and I am glad that...First of all, Welcome to Canada and I am glad that for the most part, your experiences have been positive. I found your blog by accident and I have been quite surprised at the differences between our two countries. In fairness of full disclosure, I am a Canadian Conservative (but I guess that by now you have learned that is not the same as an American Conservative), but with serious Libertarian leanings. Most Canadians, regardless of our politics or religious leanings, tend to 'Live and Let Live'. What you do in and with your life is fine. I found it amusing and sad at the same time upon reading your experience re: making friends when you first came here. I am glad that you realized very quickly that yes, it is a cultural difference. We do tend to be much more reserved when it comes to our personal lives until you know us well, and then try to shut us up!!! (We are still very British in our actions and as for our humour, well, it is very dry...) <br />This particular entry (April 20) when I started, had me furrowing my brow. I guess my expression would be similar as to what your boss had. Before I even got to the next paragraph, my only thought was ABOUT nepotism. (My father used to work for The City. When I applied to work there I used my maiden name:-) <br />Again, Welcome to this Great and Truly Free Country. I hope you come to Love it as much I do. (and yes, as to our National Anthem, it is sung with affection).<br />I will definitely be checking back to see how things are going...pcbedamnedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471621085437497046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903345229585403570.post-41807223268071472022009-04-20T19:13:00.000-04:002009-04-20T19:13:00.000-04:00Great to hear from you and ditto the sentiment of ...Great to hear from you and ditto the sentiment of all you wrote!MSEHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415018485671115445noreply@blogger.com