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Post by Liza on Mar 12, 2005 16:44:08 GMT -5
Seems kinda cheesy but it's been recommended by so many people. Is it really a good idea?
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Post by Libby on Mar 12, 2005 17:51:01 GMT -5
I've heard two schools of though.
First, never leave home without it. I've heard many stories of people being helped by their fellow Canadians because they were identified by the flag on their pack. One ex-pat couple even took out a friend of mine for supper when she bumped into them in Italy.
Second, it is cheesy and people make fun of you if you do it. It's a legit concern. One that has to be weighed against the first.
Did you notice how many backpacks are now coming with the flag already embroidered in?
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Post by dougj on Mar 14, 2005 7:58:25 GMT -5
i have one on my pack...and a newfoundland flag too.
it's personal preference really.
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Post by Libby on Mar 14, 2005 10:09:21 GMT -5
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Post by dougj on Mar 14, 2005 17:08:06 GMT -5
a couple people asked about it and a canadian guy i met in a train station knew what it was....too bad it was the new flag and not the republic flag.
i saw a guy in paris with newfoundland liberation army shirt on...made me wish i'd brought mine, heh.
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Post by Libby on Mar 14, 2005 19:34:33 GMT -5
I have a Cape Breton Liberation Army shirt somewhere. Has a picture of our great leader, General John Cabot Trail on it. ;D
Our mission statement was "Down with the causeway!....Bye"
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Post by me on Mar 14, 2005 23:02:41 GMT -5
with all the hyper-anti-US crazies over there, in some parts of europe anyway, it might be a good idea to do something to avoid being mistaken for an American. in the past, i'd thought that was the whole reason most Canadians wore maple leaf flag patches. - d Seems kinda cheesy but it's been recommended by so many people. Is it really a good idea? |
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Post by Eriatarka on Mar 15, 2005 0:08:33 GMT -5
(I finally registered! I posted under a couple different names as a guest)
Yeah, I was actually wondering if maybe some Americans even do it. Wearing anything with a Canadian flag is normally not something I would do, but I've heard so many stories of people being treated better after having been discovered a Canadian.
What is it about Canadians in Europe anyways?
-Liza
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Post by me on Mar 15, 2005 0:37:48 GMT -5
Canadian seem to have this worldwide rep for being nice.  don't know where that idea came from. ;D What is it about Canadians in Europe anyways? |
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Post by Cougra on Mar 18, 2005 13:58:24 GMT -5
I never go anywhere without my Canadian Flag, even here at home I always have it on my backpack or purse. I wear it first and foremost as a sign of pride in my nation and heritage. As a result I have noticed that throughout my travels in the US, Mexico and Canada, I've had many people stop me to ask questions because of the flag. I have found that people across North America are nicer to me when they know that I am Canadian. I hope it holds true for my travels in Europe as well. I'm proud of our international reputation of being "polite" and do my very best to help maintain that reputation. I also think it's a great way to connect with fellow nationals when traveling abroad as well. If I notice a Canadian Flag while abroad I generally stop to say "Hello" as well. |
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Post by LHR02 on Mar 20, 2005 10:08:44 GMT -5
I never go anywhere without my American flag and the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles patch as well. American and miltary at that. ;D It's purely personal preference I think...I've never been hassled for my patch and doubt anyone would be no matter your nationality based on that alone. I've had more folks come up to talk to me AFTER noticing my US patch......I've no problem at all demonstrating my nationality, I'm proud of it.
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Post by Jocelyne on Mar 21, 2005 16:05:39 GMT -5
I'm going to have a Canada Flag on my pack its part of who I am. Its all just personal preference I doubt your going to be looked down on or be treated different...if you want a flag on your pack sew one on, if not no big deal!
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Post by Eagle on Mar 23, 2005 0:55:00 GMT -5
It's great to see people of different nations displaying their flag, and showing pride in their country! However, regardless of nationality or whether one chooses to display a Flag or not, I've found that being courteous, considerate and polite usually elicits a good response from the "locals" when travelling.
I don't normally travel with a Flag on my Backpack, as usually people can tell where I'm from very quickly anyway. However, I believe in having all the bases covered so I have a "detachable" Flag using Velcro (this method is sometimes used on Uniforms, so I figured why not use the same thing on a Backpack).
One more opinion on the subject......
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Post by Eagle on Mar 23, 2005 0:56:32 GMT -5
One final point - using the Velcro method, it's not a good idea to leave the Flag on during air travel as it can be torn-off by the baggage handling equipment.
Cheers!!!
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Post by jennifer on Mar 25, 2005 19:01:48 GMT -5
Ging, you're right!
If you are ashamed of living in your country, that just move out, no use being ashamed!
I don't wear a flag, not because I don't want to be seen as a canadian (cause most people think quebecers don't want to be identified as so) but only because I go to Europe to meet Europeans mostly. If you have a canadian flag, mostly canadians come to talk to you, and while you're talking, you might be missing the chance to talk to locals!
Only my opinion!
xoxo
Jen
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don't know where that idea came from. ;D
