Editor:
I would like to pass on an observation which our daughter and son in law made when, after 10 years, they recently moved from Minnesota to Vancouver Island: they were surprised how friendly Canadians are!
While this may be a generalization, their frequent, unsolicited comments noted that people here smile, say hello and stop for pedestrians.
Perhaps we take this cultural characteristic for granted because Canadians have been known to have a “sorry, excuse me” attitude.
Well, the opposite side of this coin may be a more positive one. More likely than not, people here acknowledge each other, display a sense of humour, young and old often talk to one another, men and women are treated with courtesy.
When I lived in the States for several years I always found Americans to be accepting of me being Canadian.
That is, until several years ago, when I attended the July 4th celebration in Blaine with a Canadian flag in my hat. I was surprised that I was scoffed and jeered at. Is there now a greater divisiveness?
Perhaps Canadians do have something that is a little unique and special: we can be friendly!
A. Leering, White Rock