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I feel as disappointed about our grocery store as do you love I just wasn't ready to tackle the problem. Metro is a Quebec company so I decided I shall go online and write them our displeasure.Love you
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 7, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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Kabu
I guess us in America are a bit less prone to smile away situations we want changed. Well we were that way until this beast 'political correctness' took over like a giant verbal octpus. I love the kitty cats, makes me think of George and me. 
posted by
Justi
on February 7, 2016 at 4:03 AM
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Kabu
Good post and, yes, cultural differences are very noticeable. That whole "Ugly American" thing came about because we tend to be, as a whole, more outgoing and assertive by nature than a lot of cultures are. My own reaction would have depended on the circumstances....if it's the only store in town and I wouldn't be willing to go anywhere else, I probably wouldn't bother the clerk with more of what she has no control over and is probably already sick of dealing with....but if there are options, I would definitely advise her to let the owners know I was dissatisfied and probalby going to be taking my business elsewhere. As FSI pointed out, the manner of delivery sometimes varies a lot by area of the country here...whether rude or polite is probably a matter of perspective.
posted by
Krisles
on February 6, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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It is interesting to read about the differences. I find in America, we tend to have different cultures within the country. Southerners tend to be more polite than Northerners.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 6, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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me I have always been a home body, but glad you are happy at being one now
posted by
Lanetay
on February 6, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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About a lover's little spat:
Were it not for the occasional fur standing on end,
the arched back or unsheathed claw every now and then,
when would we ever get to share the bliss
that comes with the sweet make-up hug and kiss?
I had to smile at your comparison between the Canadian and Australian styles of communication - seems absolutely right to me.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 6, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on February 6, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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Very interesting, Dear Kabu!
I do like your honest forthrightness! 
And you and Wileyfriend are a match made and living in heaven (well, most of the time, I guess..:)) 
posted by
Katray2
on February 6, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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Kabu
Well then, let's bring in more Aussies to teach us to speak our minds - and they might enjoy finally being able to live right side up, even with the snow...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 6, 2016 at 10:21 AM
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Well i think I would have mentioned it. You have to remember though the woman was not going to run the new ownership down, she might have felt lucky to still keep her job.
I would just go to a different store, hey Kitten do you think. No you will say an old Tom cat.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 6, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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