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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"Robert Dibbell" wrote in message . .. "L. HOULLEVICQUE" wrote in message ... Since when are Canadians subject to the rules of the American Numismatic Association The last time I looked at a map, Canada was still part of North America. Canadians are as much Americans as anyone living in the US or any other country in either North, Central, or South America. The citizens of the United States don't have sole claim to the name "American". And yes, I will continue my pedantic musings. I can do so because of teachers. I can do it in English because of our soldiers. Bob I have been asked in several foreign countries if I am an American and the meaning is "Are you from the United States?" and not "Are you from the US, Canada, Mexico, etc, etc.?" |
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I can't help the geographic ignorance of the residents of other countries.
Every resident/citizen of any North, Central, or South American country has the right to be called an American, just as those who live in one of many of the countries of Europe are called Europeans. They also are called by the name of their country (French, Spanish, German, etc.). I guess USAn's never caught on... It is awkward to say as well.... Bob "PC" wrote in message ... "Robert Dibbell" wrote in message . .. "L. HOULLEVICQUE" wrote in message ... Since when are Canadians subject to the rules of the American Numismatic Association The last time I looked at a map, Canada was still part of North America. Canadians are as much Americans as anyone living in the US or any other country in either North, Central, or South America. The citizens of the United States don't have sole claim to the name "American". And yes, I will continue my pedantic musings. I can do so because of teachers. I can do it in English because of our soldiers. Bob I have been asked in several foreign countries if I am an American and the meaning is "Are you from the United States?" and not "Are you from the US, Canada, Mexico, etc, etc.?" |
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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"Robert Dibbell" wrote in message . .. I can't help the geographic ignorance of the residents of other countries. Every resident/citizen of any North, Central, or South American country has the right to be called an American, just as those who live in one of many of the countries of Europe are called Europeans. They also are called by the name of their country (French, Spanish, German, etc.). I guess USAn's never caught on... It is awkward to say as well.... Ignorance has nothing to do with it. These same people are quite aware that American may apply to other countries. The most common use for the term "American" is "a citizen of the United States". Yes there are other meanings and yes everyone who lives on the continent can call themselves an American. Most people realize this. Sit down and clean out your drawers - this is not a big deal. Get over it. |
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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"PC" wrote in message ... "Robert Dibbell" wrote in message . .. I can't help the geographic ignorance of the residents of other countries. Every resident/citizen of any North, Central, or South American country has the right to be called an American, just as those who live in one of many of the countries of Europe are called Europeans. They also are called by the name of their country (French, Spanish, German, etc.). I guess USAn's never caught on... It is awkward to say as well.... Ignorance has nothing to do with it. These same people are quite aware that American may apply to other countries. The most common use for the term "American" is "a citizen of the United States". Yes there are other meanings and yes everyone who lives on the continent can call themselves an American. Most people realize this. Sit down and clean out your drawers - this is not a big deal. Get over it. Also, the USA is the only country in North, South, or Central America to have "America" as part of its name. Thus, a logical nickname for US citizens abroad took hold. Regardless, many citizens of South and Central America do take umbrage if we describe ourselves as Americans in their presence. They consider themselves just as "American" as we do. So saying "North Americans" seems to be okay instead, from my experience. Outside of the Americas, there seems to be no confusion as to who the term applies to. |
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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"Bruce Remick" wrote in message ... [...] many citizens of South and Central America do take umbrage if we describe ourselves as Americans in their presence. They consider themselves just as "American" as we do. So saying "North Americans" seems to be okay instead, from my experience. Outside of the Americas, there seems to be no confusion as to who the term applies to. Out of habit I do identify myself as "from the United States" to avoid any possible ambiguity. |
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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"PC" wrote in message ... "Bruce Remick" wrote in message ... [...] many citizens of South and Central America do take umbrage if we describe ourselves as Americans in their presence. They consider themselves just as "American" as we do. So saying "North Americans" seems to be okay instead, from my experience. Outside of the Americas, there seems to be no confusion as to who the term applies to. Out of habit I do identify myself as "from the United States" to avoid any possible ambiguity. In Central America I found it less awkward to simply say I was a Norté Americano than to say I was from the United States. Most knew what I meant and seemed to appreciate my choice of words. They knew I was either from the States or Canada, and if I were Canadian I would have said so. |
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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"Bruce Remick" wrote in message ... "PC" wrote in message ... "Robert Dibbell" wrote in message . .. I can't help the geographic ignorance of the residents of other countries. Every resident/citizen of any North, Central, or South American country has the right to be called an American, just as those who live in one of many of the countries of Europe are called Europeans. They also are called by the name of their country (French, Spanish, German, etc.). I guess USAn's never caught on... It is awkward to say as well.... Ignorance has nothing to do with it. These same people are quite aware that American may apply to other countries. The most common use for the term "American" is "a citizen of the United States". Yes there are other meanings and yes everyone who lives on the continent can call themselves an American. Most people realize this. Sit down and clean out your drawers - this is not a big deal. Get over it. Also, the USA is the only country in North, South, or Central America to have "America" as part of its name. Thus, a logical nickname for US citizens abroad took hold. Regardless, many citizens of South and Central America do take umbrage if we describe ourselves as Americans in their presence. They consider themselves just as "American" as we do. So saying "North Americans" seems to be okay instead, from my experience. Outside of the Americas, there seems to be no confusion as to who the term applies to. In my experience if a Canadian is asked if they are American, because of their accent, they always reply, no I'm Canadian. Billy |
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Ebay Pulled my ICCS coins!
"note.boy" wrote in message ... "Bruce Remick" wrote in message ... "PC" wrote in message ... "Robert Dibbell" wrote in message . .. I can't help the geographic ignorance of the residents of other countries. Every resident/citizen of any North, Central, or South American country has the right to be called an American, just as those who live in one of many of the countries of Europe are called Europeans. They also are called by the name of their country (French, Spanish, German, etc.). I guess USAn's never caught on... It is awkward to say as well.... Ignorance has nothing to do with it. These same people are quite aware that American may apply to other countries. The most common use for the term "American" is "a citizen of the United States". Yes there are other meanings and yes everyone who lives on the continent can call themselves an American. Most people realize this. Sit down and clean out your drawers - this is not a big deal. Get over it. Also, the USA is the only country in North, South, or Central America to have "America" as part of its name. Thus, a logical nickname for US citizens abroad took hold. Regardless, many citizens of South and Central America do take umbrage if we describe ourselves as Americans in their presence. They consider themselves just as "American" as we do. So saying "North Americans" seems to be okay instead, from my experience. Outside of the Americas, there seems to be no confusion as to who the term applies to. In my experience if a Canadian is asked if they are American, because of their accent, they always reply, no I'm Canadian. Billy If I were a Canadian, I would always reply "Canadian", too. I don't recall ever hearing a Canadian refer to himself as an "American". If I were visiting in Canada and someone asked me where I was from, I would probably either say Virginia or "the States", never "America". I would say the same thing most anywhere in the world, except maybe in Baluchistan in which case I would say "Canadian". I presume that would be okay. Bruce |
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