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Alias
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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Maybe its culture or politics in your home country but have you ever felt that you would like to be another nationality? Have you ever lied about where in are from while in Korea.
I'm certainly not ashamed to be Canadian but I've always felt closer to European culture than NA culture. If I had to choose I would probably be a Finn. With the behavior of some of the ex-pat Canucks in Korea I have lied a couple of times (just in Seoul though). |
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flotsam
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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| Alias wrote: |
Maybe its culture or politics in your home country but have you ever felt that you would like to be another nationality? Have you ever lied about where in are from while in Korea.
I'm certainly not ashamed to be Canadian but I've always felt closer to European culture than NA culture. If I had to choose I would probably be a Finn. With the behavior of some of the ex-pat Canucks in Korea I have lied a couple of times (just in Seoul though). |
Wow. Can the Canadian government confiscate your backpack flags for making statements like this? |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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| Alias wrote: |
Maybe its culture or politics in your home country but have you ever felt that you would like to be another nationality? Have you ever lied about where in are from while in Korea.
I'm certainly not ashamed to be Canadian but I've always felt closer to European culture than NA culture. If I had to choose I would probably be a Finn. With the behavior of some of the ex-pat Canucks in Korea I have lied a couple of times (just in Seoul though). |
Luckily my mother was (I guess still is) British, so I have two nationalities (also Canadian). I grew up in Toronto, but moved out east when I was in Grade 3. I think due to being in the East and some of my family being European (Spanish and British), I tend to think a little more like them.
I hate the North American custom of being fashionably late. I hate it with a passion  Sorry, mini rant is now over... |
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Alias
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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| flotsam wrote: |
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Maybe its culture or politics in your home country but have you ever felt that you would like to be another nationality? Have you ever lied about where in are from while in Korea.
I'm certainly not ashamed to be Canadian but I've always felt closer to European culture than NA culture. If I had to choose I would probably be a Finn. With the behavior of some of the ex-pat Canucks in Korea I have lied a couple of times (just in Seoul though). |
Wow. Can the Canadian government confiscate your backpack flags for making statements like this? |
I used to have one on an older backpack but none now. The worst they can do is take away my skating license. |
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Alias
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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| laogaiguk wrote: |
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Maybe its culture or politics in your home country but have you ever felt that you would like to be another nationality? Have you ever lied about where in are from while in Korea.
I'm certainly not ashamed to be Canadian but I've always felt closer to European culture than NA culture. If I had to choose I would probably be a Finn. With the behavior of some of the ex-pat Canucks in Korea I have lied a couple of times (just in Seoul though). |
Luckily my mother was (I guess still is) British, so I have two nationalities (also Canadian). I grew up in Toronto, but moved out east when I was in Grade 3. I think due to being in the East and some of my family being European (Spanish and British), I tend to think a little more like them.
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My Dad is from Aberdeen. I've eaten hagus before and can listen to bagpipe music without cringing in pain. But I'm just not a fan of that plaid skirt the men wear over there. 
(the above was meant in good humor. No disrespect to the great nation of Scotland was intended) |
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SPINOZA
Joined: 10 Jun 2005
Location: $eoul
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The grass is greener on the other side of the Atlantic for both parties, it appears.
I always (note the past simple) secretly wished I was an American - a Southerner, like from TX or NM. Not that I'm unpatriotic. I've always been perfectly happy with where I'm from - very happy childhood and good family - but I always thought it'd be cool to be from somewhere in the Deep South.
Why? The US is appealing to many English guys because of its classlessness. Michael Caine, the Rolling Stones, John Lennon have all said the same. My best friend (who's English like me) lives there too.
I don't really think it is classless, but it has a different class system than the one Europeans are used to. It's based chiefly around money - which is a much fairer system - whereas in England and other European countries, one can make millions and still be working/lower class. American culture seems more egalitarian. |
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tiger fancini
Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Testicles for Eyes
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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I'd like to be a fish - however whenever I try to lie and say I am one, nobody believes me!  |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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| Alias wrote: |
| laogaiguk wrote: |
| Alias wrote: |
Maybe its culture or politics in your home country but have you ever felt that you would like to be another nationality? Have you ever lied about where in are from while in Korea.
I'm certainly not ashamed to be Canadian but I've always felt closer to European culture than NA culture. If I had to choose I would probably be a Finn. With the behavior of some of the ex-pat Canucks in Korea I have lied a couple of times (just in Seoul though). |
Luckily my mother was (I guess still is) British, so I have two nationalities (also Canadian). I grew up in Toronto, but moved out east when I was in Grade 3. I think due to being in the East and some of my family being European (Spanish and British), I tend to think a little more like them.
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My Dad is from Aberdeen. I've eaten hagus before and can listen to bagpipe music without cringing in pain. But I'm just not a fan of that plaid skirt the men wear over there.
(the above was meant in good humor. No disrespect to the great nation of Scotland was intended) |
Can't you get citizenship then? It was easy for me (my mother being Welsh) though it took over a year (inefficient bastards). |
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Alias
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't looked to hard into it but I'm aware of the possibility. I had dual citizenship when I was younger (army brat born in Germany) but I think I lost it after I turned 21. Anyway I could go either route to get an EU passport if I really wanted.
If I do go the German route I know exactly what look I'm going for.
NOW'S THE TIME ON SPROCKETS WHEN WE DANCE!!!!! |
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SirFink
Joined: 05 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| SPINOZA wrote: |
| I always (note the past simple) secretly wished I was an American - a Southerner, like from TX or NM. |
New Mexico would never be considered part of "the South" nor would Texas to most Americans. Both are "West" and Texas, is well, like a country unto itself. Texans are "Texans" first and "Americans" second and certainly not "Southerners." My people hail from "the South" which starts in Kentucky and ends in Alabama or so. Ah sorry, just getting home-sick.
Anyway, if anything I came here and became even prouder to be an American (or "USAian" for you sensitive Canadians). You learn to appreciate things you took for granted back home I suppose. I'm certainly not ashamed of my nationality despite all the anti-Americanism. We didn't all vote for Bush, you know. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Ever wish you were another nationality? |
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| laogaiguk wrote: |
Luckily my mother was (I guess still is) British, so I have two nationalities (also Canadian). |
As do I. Both of my parents are from England, so I carry two passports. I use the Canadian one for most purposes; the English passport is just plan B. |
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flotsam
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm certainly not ashamed of my nationality despite all the anti-Americanism. We didn't all vote for Bush, you know. |
Less than half of us did, really. |
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pidgin
Joined: 31 Jul 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I wish I could be your avatar..alias. I'd never leave the house. |
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Boodleheimer
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Location: working undercover for the Man
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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i sometimes wish i wasn't from the USA. i feel like i'm constantly being embarrassed by the government, armed forces, etc.
and i'm from Charlottesville, VA (Thomas Jefferson's home), but being Virginian means i'm seen as a redstate redneck. |
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Moldy Rutabaga
Joined: 01 Jul 2003
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