So I have received many PM's and emails about how I'm liking Canada and is it better or worse. Well I thought I would start a thread instead of re-typing over and over again. Some of you know I use to live in So. Cal. and have sinced moved to the capitol of B.C.
There are a lot of things I have had to get used to. Some of them are cool and some suck!
I like the overall politeness and general genuine concern for others. That is clearly in absence in California where I lived. It always seemed like everyone was self absorbed caring very little about how they affect others. Canadians in my experience so far are quite different. They seem more social and more apt to help someone out.
LIKES
More friendly people.
I actually get to expereince seasons changing!
Government services are far more helpful and informative.
Cleanliness (I rarely see paper or trash scattered about)
Less smog.
Far more advocacy for bike riders.
Less violent crime.
Lots of support for Vegans/Vegetarians.
Less people (it's not so crowded)
Folks seem to have more of a general concern for the enviornment.
Slower pace of life. Not everyone seems to be in such a blinding hurry.
DISLIKES
The fastest you can go anywhere on the island is 90K. I'm getting used to it though.
Sexual consent age is only 14! WTF!!!
Everything closes early. It's tough to find some general services after 7PM.
Lack of competitors when it comes to car insurance, cable, gas/electric and such.
High prices for goods that have been imported.
Gas prices .99/litre...ouch!
Extremely loose emissions regulations. (cars, powerplants and such)
There's more but that's all I cna think of for now....D
There are a lot of things I have had to get used to. Some of them are cool and some suck!
I like the overall politeness and general genuine concern for others. That is clearly in absence in California where I lived. It always seemed like everyone was self absorbed caring very little about how they affect others. Canadians in my experience so far are quite different. They seem more social and more apt to help someone out.
LIKES
More friendly people.
I actually get to expereince seasons changing!
Government services are far more helpful and informative.
Cleanliness (I rarely see paper or trash scattered about)
Less smog.
Far more advocacy for bike riders.
Less violent crime.
Lots of support for Vegans/Vegetarians.
Less people (it's not so crowded)
Folks seem to have more of a general concern for the enviornment.
Slower pace of life. Not everyone seems to be in such a blinding hurry.
DISLIKES
The fastest you can go anywhere on the island is 90K. I'm getting used to it though.
Sexual consent age is only 14! WTF!!!
Everything closes early. It's tough to find some general services after 7PM.
Lack of competitors when it comes to car insurance, cable, gas/electric and such.
High prices for goods that have been imported.
Gas prices .99/litre...ouch!
Extremely loose emissions regulations. (cars, powerplants and such)
There's more but that's all I cna think of for now....D