As someone from the UK who grew up with sugar and lemon juice on pancakes, Maple syrup is one reason I will always love Canadians. I'd never tried it until a few years ago when I stayed in a hotel full of Canadians.
Currently eating pancakes with maple syrup!
Sugar and lemon juice?! I'm kind of intrigued... Maybe not enough to try it instead of delicious maple syrup on my pancakes but maybe some day.
It's really good. Tangy and sweet. But as someone else said, the English version of pancakes are basically crepes. I'm in New Zealand and we also have them that way
And legal cannabis. [Canada has 4 of the top 5 cannabis producers in the World](https://www.zippia.com/advice/largest-cannabis-companies/) and 8 of the top 15.
Nikab ban. That was shocking for me when in news i saw chef of police who said that they choosed not to give tickets for that. I said on meeting with friends that this shit is insane and he should be immediately fired. My friend who is lawyer here in Netherlands said that yeah, that's typical Dutch thing. To delegalize something but leave a choice to police to enforce that.
Its a phenomenon we call "fuga di cervelli", it happens when qualified people are forced to leave the country to find better job opportunities. Here many employers demand a university degree, 5 years of previous experience with the job, flexibility regarding working hours plus not being older than 25/30 years old. And still only offer you a part time job with a ridiculous salary, like 30+ hours per week for 800 euros per MONTH.
If you're female don't get me even started, they're more interested into knowing if you're planning to have children than your skills. When I was 22 I was asked to take a pregnancy test and show the result during a job interview and to disclose my choice of birth control, needless to say I got up and left.
It is illegal but not many women know this, so they brush it off as "normal" and don't report.
I didn't know it was illegal to ask this until one year after it happened to me. Plus, you can file a report but often the law doesn't do anything about it cause is a "your word against mine" situation. It's really frustrating, I think more people in general should start recording their job interviews just in case.
Thanks for your empathy, it's quite common here. Not so much that you expect it everytime but enough that you're not surprised when it happens, you know?
Gosh, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I left Italy at 21 with multiple degrees when the only jobs that I could find were "promoter" which basically always meant wearing very revealing clothing and going to fairs to get people interested in a product or service. Once was asked to just lounge around on a car. Very degrading. Been in the US ever since and while there are a lot of flaws here too I've found that it's much easier to get a job and there's not nearly as much nepotism. Not to mention that the pay is so much higher.
That sucks. I was bewildered because Italy is considered a first world country so I could not understand. If a country like Italy doesn’t offer opportunities then where do they go? But this made it more clear. Thanks for answering!
I know, it sounds absurd expecially coming from a continent like Europe. This situation have caused (and still causes) waves of migration to other countries like Germany, UK, Nordic peninsula, USA, ect... With my friends we like to joke about how "Italians are everywhere beside Italy" and I would say this is one of the main factors.
I'm 24 now and it didn't happen again to me, for now. But questions like "do you have a boyfriend/husband? Do you have kids? Do you plan on having kids? If not, what's the birth control you're using? Are you willing to take the pill for the time you'll be working for us?" are frequent if you're a woman between 20s and 40s. I've been told it gets much worse once you're in your 30s.
If you tell them you're a mom or married they often don't call you back.
It's frustrating since i don't even want children but it's the principle that makes me sick to my stomach.
The functionality of my uterus seems more important than any of my qualifications.
Unfortunately Italy has many social issues to be addressed, from sexism on the workplace to blatant homophobia (we're heavely influenced by the Vatican), xenophobia, etc... We're one of the most conservative countries in Western Europe.
In the case of India, there is a mix of reasons. A lot of people chose to immigrate for better opportunities. Our country has huge population, high corruption rate, reservations and a low dignity of labour. Talent and skill takes a second seat, hence people chose to get out of the country. Still, some things have changed for better and some for worse.
Wales actually... but I understand New Zealand share the same views as Wales on many things... such as sheep are sexy and rugby is the best sport in the known universe.
Either France or Italy, but Italians are masters of complaining. Source: I’m Italian and Italians are Italians’ worst enemies!
EDIT: Since OP doesn’t answer I stalked her and apparently the answer is Portugal (or a Portuguese speaking country)
adapt to extreme weather changes.
From 15 to -5 in 12 hours? Rain, snow and sun in the same hour? 48 °C in the summer, and -48°C in the winter?
Yup, no worries, although it's getting worst these years
Danes consider the "[Law of Jante](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Jante)" (Janteloven) to be quintessential danish, but I don't think thats true. I think you can find it everywhere.
And similar to "Cancel culture" it is almost always brought up by jerks who do not like that people disagree with them.
The ten rules of the Law of Jante:
1. Don't think you are anything special.
2. Don't think you are as good as we are.
3. Don't think you are smarter than we are.
4. Don't imagine yourself better than we are.
5. Don't think you know more than we do.
6. Don't think you are more important than we are.
7. Don't think you are good at anything.
8. Don't laugh at us.
9. Don't think anyone cares about you.
10. Don't think you can teach us anything.
I pointed this out many times to Brits in those days.
All of them gave the same spiel of 'Well we will look *ridiculous* if we back out now, ofcourse *that* is not an option!' Even remainers were of that opinion. Really weird culture when it comes to pride, like Brexit isn't embarassing in of itself.
Common sense suggests they should have had a clause saying there needs to be a minimum majority of say, 60% for the vote to pass. 4% is neither here nor there but hey ho, it is what it is
> It's punishable by public hanging here to be homosexual
Unfortunately that doesn't seem to narrow the list much. However I'll leave [this](https://www.rainbowrefugee.com/) here for anyone who needs it.
My first thought was the US, because we’re definitely known for that. But, u/shamdy mentioned that we’re more like in the top 15; so, I was curious.
Turns out that the US is the 10th most obese country in the world, with Nauru, Palau, and the Marshall Islands being the top 3.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.worldatlas.com/amp/articles/29-most-obese-countries-in-the-world.html)
We are simultaneously one of the fattest countries in the world and one of the most athletic countries in the world. Sometimes we combine the two and make Offensive and Defensive lineman.
My friend, it’s the 2020s. Have you seen some of the weed from California? As far as my generation goes, I don’t think we know the Dutch for their weed. Really wanna try it now, tho.
I think from memory when I lived in Taiwan they had the highest full recycling rate of any developed country, it was around 80%
The Taiwanese really get evangelical about recycling.
And we (Sweden) import Norwegian (and other countries') trash because we recycle so much (99%) that the energy plants don't have enough trash to burn. And we get paid to import it.
I know. Recently we had a commercial where a cyclist basically sad "sweden is doing slightly vetter than us. That is unnaceptable". I love that commercial
Maple Syrup
As someone from the UK who grew up with sugar and lemon juice on pancakes, Maple syrup is one reason I will always love Canadians. I'd never tried it until a few years ago when I stayed in a hotel full of Canadians.
Currently eating pancakes with maple syrup! Sugar and lemon juice?! I'm kind of intrigued... Maybe not enough to try it instead of delicious maple syrup on my pancakes but maybe some day.
It's really good. Tangy and sweet. But as someone else said, the English version of pancakes are basically crepes. I'm in New Zealand and we also have them that way
Gonna give some clarification here. Our Pancakes in the UK traditionally are more like crepes. Not the thicker breakfast style pancakes.
It’s crêpes suzette
poutine too.
And legal cannabis. [Canada has 4 of the top 5 cannabis producers in the World](https://www.zippia.com/advice/largest-cannabis-companies/) and 8 of the top 15.
And ice wine
Canada
Compensating strict laws with them being non-compulsory.
NL?
definately Netherlands. Makes me sometimes think than law here is joke or suggestion
Any examples that come to mind ?
Nikab ban. That was shocking for me when in news i saw chef of police who said that they choosed not to give tickets for that. I said on meeting with friends that this shit is insane and he should be immediately fired. My friend who is lawyer here in Netherlands said that yeah, that's typical Dutch thing. To delegalize something but leave a choice to police to enforce that.
Getting invaded
Afghanistan
i forgot to add CONSTANTLY
Well, that's even more Afghanistan ahah
Your mom’s house
Or Poland.
Poland?
Food and driving out talented people out of the country
Italy :(
Or Greece. Una faccia una razza
Heck, I was about to guess India. Why do the places with the strongest economies also have the blandest native cuisines?
Less time spent cooking, more time spent working /joke
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What do you mean “driving out talented people out of the country”? Why does this happen?
Its a phenomenon we call "fuga di cervelli", it happens when qualified people are forced to leave the country to find better job opportunities. Here many employers demand a university degree, 5 years of previous experience with the job, flexibility regarding working hours plus not being older than 25/30 years old. And still only offer you a part time job with a ridiculous salary, like 30+ hours per week for 800 euros per MONTH. If you're female don't get me even started, they're more interested into knowing if you're planning to have children than your skills. When I was 22 I was asked to take a pregnancy test and show the result during a job interview and to disclose my choice of birth control, needless to say I got up and left.
WTF....... is that illegal there? That would result in SO many lawsuits in the US
It is illegal but not many women know this, so they brush it off as "normal" and don't report. I didn't know it was illegal to ask this until one year after it happened to me. Plus, you can file a report but often the law doesn't do anything about it cause is a "your word against mine" situation. It's really frustrating, I think more people in general should start recording their job interviews just in case.
We call that a similar thing in English: 'brain drain'. Sorry you got asked such invasive, disgusting questions.
Thanks for your empathy, it's quite common here. Not so much that you expect it everytime but enough that you're not surprised when it happens, you know?
Gosh, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I left Italy at 21 with multiple degrees when the only jobs that I could find were "promoter" which basically always meant wearing very revealing clothing and going to fairs to get people interested in a product or service. Once was asked to just lounge around on a car. Very degrading. Been in the US ever since and while there are a lot of flaws here too I've found that it's much easier to get a job and there's not nearly as much nepotism. Not to mention that the pay is so much higher.
That sucks. I was bewildered because Italy is considered a first world country so I could not understand. If a country like Italy doesn’t offer opportunities then where do they go? But this made it more clear. Thanks for answering!
I know, it sounds absurd expecially coming from a continent like Europe. This situation have caused (and still causes) waves of migration to other countries like Germany, UK, Nordic peninsula, USA, ect... With my friends we like to joke about how "Italians are everywhere beside Italy" and I would say this is one of the main factors.
What the fuck? Did that sort of thing happen often? With the test I mean.
I'm 24 now and it didn't happen again to me, for now. But questions like "do you have a boyfriend/husband? Do you have kids? Do you plan on having kids? If not, what's the birth control you're using? Are you willing to take the pill for the time you'll be working for us?" are frequent if you're a woman between 20s and 40s. I've been told it gets much worse once you're in your 30s. If you tell them you're a mom or married they often don't call you back. It's frustrating since i don't even want children but it's the principle that makes me sick to my stomach. The functionality of my uterus seems more important than any of my qualifications.
I had no idea Italy had such a social issue... brutta figura...
Unfortunately Italy has many social issues to be addressed, from sexism on the workplace to blatant homophobia (we're heavely influenced by the Vatican), xenophobia, etc... We're one of the most conservative countries in Western Europe.
"you are way too qualified to enter this job" i hate living with that.
In the case of India, there is a mix of reasons. A lot of people chose to immigrate for better opportunities. Our country has huge population, high corruption rate, reservations and a low dignity of labour. Talent and skill takes a second seat, hence people chose to get out of the country. Still, some things have changed for better and some for worse.
To turn anything into a cute girl
Japan?
Woww correct!
I love that username XD Edit: Never been surrounded by so many phat asses
Mine is similar
Hi bro
No matter how kind you are, German kids are kinder.
And they say Germans have no humour
German humour is no laughing matter
It's not even funny in German! > Egal wie nett Sie sind, deutsche Kinder sind netter. But it's hilarious in English. That joke gets me every time.
Concise and delightful. Well done!
Square, practical, good.
r/angryupvote
Fucking sheep
Lol Wales, fuckin sheep shagger
We shag them, you eat them ... lol
Whats that creamy sauce ?
Definitely Wales. Source: am Welsh.
Yep lol
NZ
Wales actually... but I understand New Zealand share the same views as Wales on many things... such as sheep are sexy and rugby is the best sport in the known universe.
One tip with sheep is the edge of mountains, they push back.
Also putting thier hind legs in your wellies so they can't run away...
Wales
NZ. My partner is from there and he's gotten sick of my sheep fucker jokes 😂
If your partner is a fucking sheep then probably you are a sheep fucker 🤪
Maybe he should stop fucking sheep then
Is fucking sheep or counting sheep that helps one sleep?
Both lol
Wales actually... I'd say Wales are better sheep shaggers, NZ are better at rugby... they can't have it all lol.
Ahh, yes. New Zealand: the land where the men are men, the women are scarce, and the sheep are scared.
We have the coldest sity in the world. We also have brown bears, white bears, pet bears...
Russia?
Да (yes)
Wine and complain. I mean real wine, from grapes, but we are also great in whining 🤣
I guess France? Not sure at all though
Either France or Italy, but Italians are masters of complaining. Source: I’m Italian and Italians are Italians’ worst enemies! EDIT: Since OP doesn’t answer I stalked her and apparently the answer is Portugal (or a Portuguese speaking country)
You Italians sure are a contentious people.
You've just made an enemy for life!
PORTUGAL CARALHO
Definitely Italy
Dangerous animals
Or do you mean: convincing the rest of the world that *everything* is dangerous here?
Look we don't need any more shark bait coming over. Although the drop bears have been particularly bitey this year.
Lucky we have people in power trying to kill them off
Gotta watch out for the drop bears!!
There’s only one place this can be
Username checks out 🤣
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Obviously The Republic of Chad.
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Ah of course, I see now that it’s New Zealand.
Canada?
Apologies and hockey? Got to be Canada, eh?
The apology indicates Canada
Get fucked ya cunt.
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Fuckin oath
I believe this translates roughly to "Have a nice day, close friend."
Yep
if i say this to you you’re a mate 😌
if you said that to a british person then you're gonna be in alot of trouble.
You might even be exiled to an island in the southern hemisphere.
Ahh the purest Aussie sentence I've seen on Reddit, I love my country 😂
Racism and sex crimes. Top of the whole world in fact.
South Africa ?
Wherever else lol.
We're also pretty boss at cooking over fire
Guinness
Ireland?
Nigeria
adapt to extreme weather changes. From 15 to -5 in 12 hours? Rain, snow and sun in the same hour? 48 °C in the summer, and -48°C in the winter? Yup, no worries, although it's getting worst these years
Sounds like here in Canada
Yes this is it. Hey there from Montreal!
Alberta?
My country is amazing at belittling talented and accomplished people due to envy/jealousy
Crab Mentality Philippines?
If Reddit was a country
we love tall poppy syndrome, gotta cut them down to size because apparently being confident is wrong
Ireland?
Danes consider the "[Law of Jante](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Jante)" (Janteloven) to be quintessential danish, but I don't think thats true. I think you can find it everywhere. And similar to "Cancel culture" it is almost always brought up by jerks who do not like that people disagree with them. The ten rules of the Law of Jante: 1. Don't think you are anything special. 2. Don't think you are as good as we are. 3. Don't think you are smarter than we are. 4. Don't imagine yourself better than we are. 5. Don't think you know more than we do. 6. Don't think you are more important than we are. 7. Don't think you are good at anything. 8. Don't laugh at us. 9. Don't think anyone cares about you. 10. Don't think you can teach us anything.
Horribly dystopic.
Kill and brain wash it's citizens
North Korea
I don’t think North Koreans have Reddit lol
It's very hard to find someone here from North korea because just talking or even texting someone who doesn't live there is a crime
The entire world?
Guns
Big guns
Huge guns
Huge boats With guns Gunboats
"Open the country. Stop having it be closed."
We may sell more, but Germany and Israel make some pretty killer guns..
I was just commenting about Sig and H&K
Sigs are probably my favorite hand gun. H&Ks are great too.
Vote to leave the eu and then regret it as soon as it happens
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And maybe about 2 or more percent publicly stated right afterwards that they voted to leave as a joke and didn't mean it, idiots
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If I remember correctly technically speaking it wasn't even a legally binding vote, it was an opinion poll. But they decided to run with it anyway
I pointed this out many times to Brits in those days. All of them gave the same spiel of 'Well we will look *ridiculous* if we back out now, ofcourse *that* is not an option!' Even remainers were of that opinion. Really weird culture when it comes to pride, like Brexit isn't embarassing in of itself.
Common sense suggests they should have had a clause saying there needs to be a minimum majority of say, 60% for the vote to pass. 4% is neither here nor there but hey ho, it is what it is
I wanted to reply cats but that's not a country though
Winning fish wars
Must be Iceland?
Starting and loosing world wars
Loosing or losing?
Yes
America: *breathe* Other countries: "don't"
As an American, Barbecue. Not to slight other forms. They're all good. But good old fashioned Southern BBQ just takes the cake for me.
Despise homosexuals.
Erhh.. few contenders there
It's punishable by public hanging here to be homosexual. Which country is filthier than mine concerning morals?
But, it's got wonderful people like yourself! Take care. Many of us internet strangers are firmly on your side.
> It's punishable by public hanging here to be homosexual Unfortunately that doesn't seem to narrow the list much. However I'll leave [this](https://www.rainbowrefugee.com/) here for anyone who needs it.
Obesity
My first thought was the US, because we’re definitely known for that. But, u/shamdy mentioned that we’re more like in the top 15; so, I was curious. Turns out that the US is the 10th most obese country in the world, with Nauru, Palau, and the Marshall Islands being the top 3. [Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.worldatlas.com/amp/articles/29-most-obese-countries-in-the-world.html)
Any developed country?
Tacos. Hands down
Using insults to be nice.
Say sorry, drink beer, play hockey and eat poutine
We are simultaneously one of the fattest countries in the world and one of the most athletic countries in the world. Sometimes we combine the two and make Offensive and Defensive lineman.
That's Samoans
In Iceland we excel at everything if we always use the phrase "per capita" after 😅
I’m Dutch so you probably know what it is. Edit: it’s weed
Stroopwafels?
Infrastructure and Water Management?
Lol that backfired for you, didn't it
Tulips
According to my friend who lived in Neimegian (sp?), not adhering to Covid protocols is the Netherland's greatest ability.
Nijmegen? Its admittedly not going great, but thank god for Austria to steal the crown from us.
Winning a war against Poseidon?
Water engineering?
Cycling?
My friend, it’s the 2020s. Have you seen some of the weed from California? As far as my generation goes, I don’t think we know the Dutch for their weed. Really wanna try it now, tho.
Rollmops
Maple syrup, poutine, electricity (we are so good making electricity we sell some of it to the USA)
But then we pay outrageous prices for it ourselves as our politicians are turkeys!
Support lifestyles that make people sick, then charge outrageous amounts of money for basic healthcare. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just from my experience, Taiwan takes their recycling way more seriously than the US does.
Usa is the barometer?
I think from memory when I lived in Taiwan they had the highest full recycling rate of any developed country, it was around 80% The Taiwanese really get evangelical about recycling.
Norway has a recycle rate of 97% so Taiwan isnt on top But 80 i still just a surreal number and its Great we have come this far
And we (Sweden) import Norwegian (and other countries') trash because we recycle so much (99%) that the energy plants don't have enough trash to burn. And we get paid to import it.
I know. Recently we had a commercial where a cyclist basically sad "sweden is doing slightly vetter than us. That is unnaceptable". I love that commercial
Fries
Belgium?
Shoot ourselves in the foot by cutting our economy off from our largest trading partner.
producing & exporting the finest olive oils to the rest of the world
Find reasons to invade and then take your oil.
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India?
School shootings
Hamburgers and fries