As well as learning things about Japanese, I`ve also learned things about North Americans as well. If an American asks you where his North American sounding friend comes from, don`t answer American. You will be wrong.
Along with this pearl of wisdom may I direct you to The fat kid and the sport`s question?
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Hiya, how are you?
I know this post is old, but I’m curious: What do you mean his North American-sounding friend isn’t American? Do you mean that N. Americans identify as coming from a “parent” culture (ie. My family has lived in the ‘states for six generations, but we’re actually German), or do you mean that it was a trick question (ie. The accent sounded American, but the person was actually from Switzerland?).
The reason I ask, is that I noticed quite awhile back that most Canadians identify with a cultural background, NOT as Canadians. Makes sense in a country where everyone is an immigrant. Just wondering if that was how you meant it. (And if Americans do the same thing from your experience).
Great blog by the way!! Very informative and entertaining!!
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I meant it as someone coming from the North American region.