Milcom Miasma1d ago

The Awkward American

A recent conversation with friends brought up traveling in Europe these days.

"Just say you're Canadian" my old Canadian hockey buddies used to tell me.

I love them for the kindness behind their suggestion but hiding where I'm from because I'm deeply ashamed of our current leader just doesn't feel like something I could do.

It makes me feel like I'm dishonoring the memory of some remarkable people in our history just to avoid potential awkwardness.

#OldPeopleOfMastodon

Show threadWulfric1d ago
@mmiasma I've heard "I didn't vote for him." merchandise is a popular way to head off some issues.
Show threadMilcom Miasma1d ago

@wulfric

Yeah - I've heard the same. We were planning a trip up into Calgary and a friend who just returned said that Canadians are treating us far better than we probably deserve (because they're Canadians probably).

I imagine most Europeans are as understanding regarding our national embarrassment. A shirt would just save them the trouble of guessing where I stood on the issue. 😆

Show threadEllenIn Edmonton
@mmiasma @wulfric
Let me know if you do head to Calgary. I don't travel out and back from home nearly as frequently as I did in my younger days, but it's a neighbouring city that I visit from time to time.
I have an American friend visiting Korea. My Canadian flag stickers and pins were very popular souvenirs. I'm not sure how the same items from their soon-to-be-former ally would be considered.
Apr 2 at 7:36pmWeb
Show threadMilcom Miasma1d ago

@EllenInEdmonton @wulfric

We will definitely let you know if we decide to head up. Thank you. 🙂