“Mom, 여기서 사람들이 '모자'라는 뜻으로 사용하는 단어가 있어요.,... 10살 된 내 딸이 밴쿠버에서 보낸 첫 겨울의 어느 날 나에게 말했습니다..

"이것은 같은 소리 '튜닉."

“Tunic?” I asked. "여섯? Are you sure?"

If you’re Canadian, you’re undoubtedly laughing or at least rolling your eyes at our American ignorance. Although we were well-acquainted with ski hats when we relocated to Canada from Boston, we had never heard the Canadian term “만지지" (pronounced “toook”).

Remembering my early days as an American in Canada, when I was frequently surprised by all the things that were new to me on the Canadian side of the border, I’m getting lots of laughs from this tumblr blog, 캐나다의 차이점?

글 Kevin Bracken, 토론토 학교에 가서 미국, this self-described “Beginner’s Guide to the Differences Between the Two Most Similar Countries on Earth,” highlights words, 구, and customs that baffle many Americans when they visit or first arrive in Canada.

Can’t tell a Duo-tang from a donair? Perplexed by PD days and poutine? 그런 다음 체크 아웃 캐나다의 차이점?

Lululemon Athletica으로 캐나다 건드리지 사진 (플리커)