Subtle difference between two nations.

When I moved down here to America, I didn't really think there would that that much of a cultural difference. Superficially, Canadians and Americans are not that different in their North American mindset and attitudes (feel free to argue this Canadian readers). Though there are differences that I come upon.

Crazy array of drinks like: Diet Coke plus which isn't approved for sale in Canada because it contains vitamins and minerals that is not found in soda in the first place. EVERYONE here drinks the ascetically pleasing Vitaminwater by Glaceau which is really a sugar filled drink masquerading as a health product. I also notice the lack of diet drinks stocked anywhere in this city and the fact that Splenda based products cost three times as much here than in Canada.

Subtle word usage difference e.g. soda versus pop, pocketbook versus purse, and college versus university. Pocketbook???!!!!! what a strange non-feminine name given to a handbag.

I still haven't grasped the concept of Fahrenheit and will never know what temperature it is from the radio or television.

Back to food -New York City has banned the use of trans-fat. I had McDonald's French fries the other day and sadly they are bland and tasteless without the zest that only unnatural trans-fatty goodness can provide.

And yes, for my American friends -universal Health care is truly a wonderful concept. I don't personally like hockey but it is popular in my country and no I stick 'eh' into every sentence. Canada does have an army and no, Mexican food is not widely available. Do you have any other questions?

Happy Labour (with a "U") day!!!!