Speech pattern and typographical variations across Canada

[Oyster Ditch]

Originally Posted by Loco101

What do you mean?

Well one time at the truck rodeo in ‘96 a little number named Cecile was dropping O sounds like ayoille defonce moi mon esti sale pute encule moi plus fort! plus vite! ca pue!! Crazy.

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by Oyster Ditch

Well one time at the truck rodeo in ‘96 a little number named Cecile was dropping O sounds like ayoille defonce moi mon esti sale pute encule moi plus fort! plus vite! ca pue!! Crazy.

That sounds like many francophones in Northern Ontario! I would say that half of the people at the truck rodeo live in Ontario. I hear that kind of talk in Timmins a lot and a lot of people here go to that event. But that kind of talk does exist in Abitibi-Témiscamingue of course and the fact that it's a truck rodeo sponsored by Coors Light, people in cowboy hats and truck driver caps and drag racing trucks....

[rousseau]

My neighbour said "it's a beauty day today." That's gotta be the most hoser thing I've ever heard.

[Nashe]

Originally Posted by rousseau

My neighbour said "it's a beauty day today." That's gotta be the most hoser thing I've ever heard.

"Yah, eh?"

[SignalHillHiker]

A couple of things... this is Afiya (we're on a first-name basis with a lot of our immigrants, it's that slow lol). She's from Pakistan. She came here working for MYSA Smart Thermostats but she also opened a stall at the St. John's Farmers' Market which eventually turned into a business in Mount Pearl, Curry Delight. So she has her full-time tech job, a stand at the farmers' market, and a restaurant.

Anyhow, this is what it sounds like when a foreigner learns English here:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=316773999218947

And also, Jack Axes, a local axe-throwing business, translated English and Newfoundland English separately (and included Irish!) lol:

[Pinus]

Originally Posted by rousseau

My neighbour said "it's a beauty day today." That's gotta be the most hoser thing I've ever heard.

It's a common term in Australia as well.

[le calmar]

B'y is probably the biggest mystery to me. What the hell does that even mean?

[SignalHillHiker]

It's just "boy", hehe. Of course it's evolved since then. You can use it for anyone of any gender today and it also can be used anywhere you'd use "eh".

We have a couple of "oy" words pronounced that way here. Most men named "Roy", for example, pronounce it "Rye". And it's not an accent as such. They definitely don't usually pronounce "oy" that way.

[esquire]

Not sure if this has been discussed previously, but at least around here, over the last few years "have a good one" has almost completely replaced "have a nice day"/"have a good day"/etc. as the standard informal parting words, especially in a customer service setting.

It's surprising how quick and widespread that change was.

[Andy6]

Originally Posted by esquire

Not sure if this has been discussed previously, but at least around here, over the last few years "have a good one" has almost completely replaced "have a nice day"/"have a good day"/etc. as the standard informal parting words, especially in a customer service setting.

It's surprising how quick and widespread that change was.

Much as “no worries” has replaced “you’re welcome”.

[Architype]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

It's just "boy", hehe. Of course it's evolved since then. You can use it for anyone of any gender today and it also can be used anywhere you'd use "eh".

We have a couple of "oy" words pronounced that way here. Most men named "Roy", for example, pronounce it "Rye". And it's not an accent as such. They definitely don't usually pronounce "oy" that way.

I think it is just used the same way that Australians use "mate", meaning "friend" literally, although not in every context.

Something else I've noticed is the word "government" is pronounced "guv'ement" without pronouncing the "ern". I think this is a NL thing.

[rousseau]

Originally Posted by Andy6

Much as “no worries” has replaced “you’re welcome”.

I've noticed that a lot, too. I wonder if this is a conscious nod to Australia or if it's just one of those things?

The one I hate to distraction is "no problem" instead of "you're welcome" in response to "thank you." The entitlement and narcissism required to feel moved to reassure me that I have not unduly harassed someone by being the recipient of a small service that is part of their job never fail to impress me.

[someone123]

Originally Posted by rousseau

I've noticed that a lot, too. I wonder if this is a conscious nod to Australia or if it's just one of those things?

The one I hate to distraction is "no problem" instead of "you're welcome" in response to "thank you." The entitlement and narcissism required to feel moved to reassure me that I have not unduly harassed someone by being the recipient of a small service that is part of their job never fail to impress me.

In the US (usually Pacific Northwest or California) I most frequently hear "uh huh" or "yup", which I initially thought was kind of rude but is normal there.

Plus Americans tend to ask questions to strangers without any kind of introduction, and talk about oddly personal things.

[SignalHillHiker]

Originally Posted by Architype

I think it is just used the same way that Australians use "mate", meaning "friend" literally, although not in every context.

Something else I've noticed is the word "government" is pronounced "guv'ement" without pronouncing the "ern". I think this is a NL thing.

I say goverment. Just that middle N is missing haha.

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

I say goverment. Just that middle N is missing haha.

That is common everywhere.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by someone123

In the US (usually Pacific Northwest or California) I most frequently hear "uh huh" or "yup", which I initially thought was kind of rude but is normal there.

Plus Americans tend to ask questions to strangers without any kind of introduction, and talk about oddly personal things.

I really hate the American uh-huh in response to a thank you.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by rousseau

I've noticed that a lot, too. I wonder if this is a conscious nod to Australia or if it's just one of those things?

The one I hate to distraction is "no problem" instead of "you're welcome" in response to "thank you." The entitlement and narcissism required to feel moved to reassure me that I have not unduly harassed someone by being the recipient of a small service that is part of their job never fail to impress me.

In Québec no problem = pas de trouble (often heard as troub')

The more posh European French pas de souci is also used by some.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Acajack

The more posh European French pas de souci is also used by some.

The posh French version sounds like lower class Australian - "no worries"

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The posh French version sounds like lower class Australian - "no worries"

Indeed it does. Note that it only sounds posh in Quebec. In France it is run of the mill.

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by someone123

In the US (usually Pacific Northwest or California) I most frequently hear "uh huh" or "yup", which I initially thought was kind of rude but is normal there.

Plus Americans tend to ask questions to strangers without any kind of introduction, and talk about oddly personal things.

I've heard "uh huh" as a response to "thank you" used throughout much of the U.S.. And you are absolutely correct about how many Americans talking to complete strangers about personal things. I've had some tell me about their personal finances, health, possessions, relationships and it would be rare to have the same thing occur in Canada. But it normally has happened at least a few times on every vacation I've taken in the states.