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The Ultimate Canadians vs. Americans Poll

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Canadians know how some Americans misunderstand Canada. The purpose of this poll is to find out how Canadians see themselves and how their neighbour, the Americans, may see things differently (or similarly). The questions in this poll are grouped into pairs--one for Canadians, the other for non-Canadians (so make sure you answer the one for you). Feel free to read through all the questions. People from outside Canada or the U.S. can answer the American questions where applicable. Lastly, please keep in mind that this is an unscientific, informal survey and may not be indicative of popular opinion.
[For everyone] Where do you live?
Canada
United States of America
Elsewhere
[For everyone] What is your gender?
Female
Male
[For everyone] What is your age (in years)?
<10
11- 15
16- 20
21- 30
31- 40
41- 50
>50
[For Americans] What is the FIRST IMAGE that develops in your mind when someone mentions "Canada"?
Canadian flag
maple leaf
beaver
tree/forest
igloo
carriboo/buffalo/deer
snowman
Santa Clause
map of Canada
mountain
flat barren landscape
snowy landscape
snowflake
CN Tower
Face(s) of famous Canadian(s)
ocean/coast
other (email me if you wish)
[For Canadians] Which of the following objects is the best symbol for Canada?
maple leaf
beaver
tree/forest
igloo
carriboo/buffalo/deer
snowman
Santa Clause
mountain
snowflake
CN Tower
other (email me if you wish
[For Americans] Which THREE positive characteristics do you associate with an average Canadian?
friendly/polite
honest
trustworthy
intelligent
generous
tolerant
hardworking
fun-loving
courageous
modest/humble
happy
[For Canadians] What THREE positive characteristics do you think are common among most Canadians?
friendly/polite
honest
trustworthy
intelligent
generous
tolerant
hardworking
fun-loving
courageous
modest/humble
happy
modest/humble
happy
[For Americans] Which THREE negative characteristics do you associate with an average Canadian?
mean/rude
dishonest
unrelyable
stupid
selfish
inconsiderate
lazy
boring
cowardy
snobby/braggy
sad
[For Canadians] What THREE negative characteristics do you think are common among most Canadians?
mean/rude
dishonest
unrelyable
stupid
selfish
inconsiderate
lazy
boring
cowardy
snobby/braggy
sad
[For Canadians] What THREE things about Canada are you most proud of?
diversity/multiculturalism
democracy
human rights
beauty of the land
efforts to protect the environment
health care system
education system
military power
peacekeeping efforts
history
part of the British Commonwealth
technology
economic power
[For Americans] What are the THREE most IMPORTANT things in which Canada is "better" than your country?
diversity/multiculturalism
democracy
human rights
beauty of the land
efforts to protect the environment
health care system
education system
military power
peacekeeping efforts
history
part of the British Commonwealth
technology
economic power
[For Americans] Who from the following list of names do you know (i.e. their jobs/titles)? Answers can be found on the next question for Canadians.
Jean Chretian
Adrienne Clarkson
John Manley
Ellizabeth II
Celine Dion
Wayne Gretzky
I don't know any of the above people.
[For Canadians] In your opinion, which of the following Canadians best represents Canada?
Prime Minister Jean Chretian
Governor General Adrienne Clarkson
Foriegn Affairs Minister John Manley
HM Queen Elizabeth II
Singer Celine Dion
Hockey Player Wayne Gretzky
Other (you can email me)
[For everyone] What is your view on the War of 1812?
The Canadians (colonists) won.
The Americans won.
The British, not the Canadians, won.
The Americans would have won but they decided to "spare" Canada.
Both sides lost.
Huh? What War of 1812?
[For everyone] What do you think of this poll? (You might also want to email me)
It's too long.
It's too short. More questions!
It's annoying.
It's boring.
The questions were good/interesting.
The (some) questions were bad/pointless.
This poll is a complete waste of time.
[For everyone] Do you think the questions in this poll were biased?
Yes, very much towards the Canadians.
Yes, slightly towards the Canadians.
Yes, very much towards the Americans.
Yes, slightly towards the Americans.
No, not really.
[For everyone] Can you guess the age of the maker of this poll?
13- 16
17- 20
21- 30
31- 40
>40
[For everyone] Lastly, which pronunciation of the letter "z" sounds better?
zed (Canadian/British pronunciation)
zee (American pronunciation)
This poll was created on 2001-08-31 21:57:52 by wan_2_3