To All Fellow Canucks - Happy Canada Day !!

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My one Canadian story is about a seminar I attended a few years ago in Ohio.

Part of our small group was a trio of Canadians from Quebec.

Immediately they started speaking french in front of the rest of the group.

I immediately smiled, offered my hand and in passible french said, "Je m'appelle Mike!"
Eye brows raised, one asked, "Est ce que tu parles francais?"
I humbly replied, "Comme ci, comme ca."

(Which depleted about all the french I remembered.)

They were kind enough to speak english for the remainder of the week.

Pretty good !!!!


Funny thing, American women love my french accent, and really, really love when I speak french.


Mais oui, mais oui!!


My family on my father's side originate from Nova Scotia, the french side is from my mother who was raised in the Eastern townships, in Quebec, like I was. When she passed away, my Dad made sure I spoke both languages fluently.

Luck of the draw.. :)