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Old 12-01-2010, 10:26 AM   #45
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I've never actually heard that, either. But it's probably to distinguish themselves from "US Americans", which is usually what the generic term "American" refers to. "North American" is kind of a catch-all term, like "Down Under" refers to New Zealanders and Australians both, and "British" can refer to Scottish and English (can't it?). "North American" talks about what continent you're from, and what broader culture.
I never refer to Scots as British.

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Living in Mississauga right now, although on the fringe in a village called Malton. I travel into downtown Toronto when I can since I find it more interesting there. Perhaps I'll meet a few of you one day...
welcome to the forums! so I see you are "gadgetic" does that mean you are overwhelmed with gadgets?
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