Quote by Doug Coupland

Canadians can easily 'pass for American' as long as we don't accidentally use metric measurements or apologize when hit by a car.

Canadians can easily 'pass for American' as long as we don't

Summary

This quote humorously reflects the stereotypes and similarities between Canadians and Americans. It suggests that Canadians can easily blend in with Americans unless they mistakenly use the metric system or exhibit their polite tendency to apologize in unexpected scenarios. It emphasizes the cultural proximity between the two countries while playing on the good-natured notion of Canadian politeness and adherence to metric measurements.

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