That feels, bro. I hate TORONTO

[Bourne]

no one here has any damn manners always not hdoling door open for you like come in i do it for you can u just and you please show me the courtersy back?

sometimes i think toronto is the land of the HATE and rude

[Reef]

no one here has any damn manners always not hdoling door open for you like come in i do it for you can u just and you please show me the courtersy back?

sometimes i think toronto is the land of the HATE and rude

Agreed. Same with if you hold it open for them, no thank yous or even a nod..They pretend the door magically opened for them.

[nathanjizzle]

are you one of those ******s that open the door and hold it to let someone in? common, you walk in hold the door open so the next guy can catch it.

[Just2McFly]

Keep preaching OP. Toronto is full of delusional assholes, taking the TTC reinforces that fact.

[Rockets(T-mac)]

Keep preaching OP. Toronto is full of delusional assholes, taking the TTC reinforces that fact. :oldlol: TTC has to be one of the worst transit systems for a major city. That amount of incompetence in that company is ridiculous.

[Legends66NBA7]

Can't say disagree. I'm don't usually go downtown Toronto (unless it's for work, parties, etc...), but I've seen people rude even on the subway. There was this argument because this guy wouldn't give space and the guy that didn't give space for the other passenger said "I'll kick the shit out of you". :biggums:.

I live in Mississauga, so I would say there's more manners in this part of Toronto and much more peaceful too.

[Kungfro]

http://www.whompcomic.com/comics/2011-03-09-Holding-Pattern.jpg

[LJJ]

http://www.whompcomic.com/comics/2011-03-09-Holding-Pattern.jpg

Fat people problems.

[Zan Tabak]

Not sure if your referring to 'Downtown Toronto' or the GTA in general?

Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville, I find to be very polite and courteous. Even downtown Toronto isn't too bad. But I'm not down there on a daily basis so I can't really say for sure.

[Bourne]

Damn I'm actually getting serious replies... guess I'll be serial too.

I am referring only to downtown Toronto, I rarely venture outside of it. I spent my entire life less a few years living in a smaller town, so the manners people display in downtown Toronto are despicable to me. There are people who go through a door by opening it as little as possible and they don't even look behind them to see if someone is there. There could be someone in a wheelchair behind them who needs their help, but they wouldn't even know. Disgusting.

It is situations like that where I wish I had the power to make people shit their pants on command. It'd be called the Karma Krap and it would correct the attitude of Torontonians pretty quickly.

[Just2McFly]

Not sure if your referring to 'Downtown Toronto' or the GTA in general?

Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville, I find to be very polite and courteous. Even downtown Toronto isn't too bad. But I'm not down there on a daily basis so I can't really say for sure.
Its the little things. I work on Queen Street and I see what OP is talking about every day. Its difficult walking down the sidewalk these days without looking up and seeing 8 people talking up all the space and you have to squeeze through. Or making a pregnant woman stand up on a streetcar. Or not moving to the back of the street car or bus so that more people can get on. Or the people that decide to congregate on the sidewalk of a main street like idiots.

You'll see all that in 5 minutes.

People just live in their own world these days, just instagramming and facebooking their way, ignoring common courtesy and common sense.

Yes, tmac, for a world class city that relies on transit...Toronto is garbage and hasn't really much in that department for decades.

[n00bie]

Its the little things. I work on Queen Street and I see what OP is talking about every day. Its difficult walking down the sidewalk these days without looking up and seeing 8 people talking up all the space and you have to squeeze through. Or making a pregnant woman stand up on a streetcar. Or not moving to the back of the street car or bus so that more people can get on. Or the people that decide to congregate on the sidewalk of a main street like idiots.

You'll see all that in 5 minutes.

People just live in their own world these days, just instagramming and facebooking their way, ignoring common courtesy and common sense.

Yes, tmac, for a world class city that relies on transit...Toronto is garbage and hasn't really much in that department for decades.

Why do people keep on saying Toronto is a "world class city"?? It's obviously not. You can't compare Paris & New York to Toronto.

[Just2McFly]

Why do people keep on saying Toronto is a "world class city"?? It's obviously not. You can't compare Paris & New York to Toronto.
Google the term world class and get back to me.

[Bourne]

I think Toronto classifies as world class, it just happens to be full of shitheads.

[rufuspaul]

How cute: a whole thread of Canadians talking to other Canadians about Canadians, like they're relevant or something.

[n00bie]

How cute: a whole thread of Canadians talking to other Canadians about Canadians, like they're relevant or something.

All this coming from someone that lives in Charlotte. :lol

[Zan Tabak]

How cute: a whole thread of Canadians talking to other Canadians about Canadians, like they're relevant or something.
How cute...an American trying to show his own relevance by down playing other peoples relevance's. Adorable :D

[n00bie]

Google the term world class and get back to me.

world-class (w

[rufuspaul]

All this coming from someone that lives in Charlotte. :lol


:oldlol: Well at least I don't have to freeze my ass off with a bunch of rude people. Now I need to get back to planning some golf outings, in December.

[hateraid]

Come to Philly. Us rude assholes never hold doors open.

[rufuspaul]

Come to Philly. Us rude assholes never hold doors open.


:lol I loved it when the 76ers played in the FU Center. The name was just so fitting.

[Just2McFly]

[QUOTE=n00bie]world-class (w

[Dolphin]

[QUOTE=n00bie]world-class (w

[MetsPackers]

Why do people keep on saying Toronto is a "world class city"?? It's obviously not. You can't compare Paris & New York to Toronto.


Have to agree with this. As someone who has spent about 2 monthes total in toronto and lived in NYC, I gota say Toronto is nowhere near the city NYC is.

[Bucket_Nakedz]

sounds like everyday in 'murica. buck up!

[n00bie]

Because being one of the safest, most economically powerful metropolis on the face of the earth with an extremely diverse population wouldn't classify as world class in your mind?

You are clueless.

Toronto is classified as an Alpha(3rd Tier) world class city. On the same level as Beijing, LA, Madrid, Moscow,etc...

3rd Tier maybe, but "world class" means the city is at the top for tourism, arts, music, economy, safety, transportation, education etc.

Comparing Toronto to NYC, Paris, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc is just ignorant. If you truly believe Toronto is on par with these cities, you need to go out and see the world.

I don't see why you're so offended by Toronto not being a world class city. I live in Toronto & I'm not afraid to admit that we're not.

[n00bie]

[QUOTE=Dolphin]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_city

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_most_livable_cities

I agree that Toronto is probably one of the safest places to raise a family, but just because the city is safe, doesn't mean it's "world class".

[Dolphin]

[QUOTE=Dolphin]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_city

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_most_livable_cities

I agree that Toronto is probably one of the safest places to raise a family, but just because the city is safe, doesn't mean it's "world class".

Safety is only a small part of the equation found in the first link. Still puts Toronto in the 11-15 range. Whatever anyone says, the cut off line for a city being world class and not world class is purely subjective. Obviously NYC, Tokyo, etc. are more world class. But it's like saying Kevin Garnett isn't a world class bball player simply because Kareem is. Whatever your cut off line is, that's your call, but to point to other cities as the reason why really isn't much of a in depth reason. Know what I'm saying?

"I can jump really high."

What's your vert?"

"38 inches."

"Pshhh, you can barely jump. My vert is 45."

Many people who rate these cities as a living call Toronto world class. From my perspective, that's good enough for me.

PS: Not trying to get into an argument about whether Toronto is great or not. I enjoy spending as much time there as possible. My argument is more centered around the logic that one city can't be world class because another city is better.

[Legends66NBA7]

Toronto is a World Class City. However, I feel most outsiders are ignorant about the city. I mean, I've seen it called a small market, when it's obviously not. There's so much in this city to explore, the transportation isn't that great but... there's more than enough here to keep every demographic happy.

Just imagine if they voted for the Casino here ?

[Just2McFly]

Toronto is a World Class City. However, I feel most outsiders are ignorant about the city. I mean, I've seen it called a small market, when it's obviously not. There's so much in this city to explore, the transportation isn't that great but... there's more than enough here to keep every demographic happy.

Just imagine if they voted for the Casino here ?
I was hoping for that casino, but wasn't that informed. Just as a concept it sounded nice to me, I never bothered to research why people were so against it.

[rufuspaul]

My criteria for world class city:

Major league sports
Theater/Arts
Michelin star restaurants
International airport
Fortune 500 company headquarters

[red1]

How cute: a whole thread of Canadians talking to other Canadians about Canadians, like they're relevant or something.
Hey at least our city isnt named after a woman. :oldlol: Not to mention the charlotte shitcats, charlotte p*ssies or whatever you want to call that miserable team. If you are getting ragged on by a raptors fan then you know your team is dumpster material lmao

[rufuspaul]

Hey at least our city isnt named after a woman. :oldlol: Not to mention the charlotte shitcats, charlotte p*ssies or whatever you want to call that miserable team. If you are getting ragged on by a raptors fan then you know your team is dumpster material lmao


You wish you had my life. Admit it already.

[Lebowsky]

My criteria for world class city:

Major league sports
Theater/Arts
Michelin star restaurants
International airport
Fortune 500 company headquarters
So only US cities can be world class?

[red1]

You wish you had my life. Admit it already.
Nope. Dont get me wrong, dentistry is a great profession so you have clearly done well for yourself but my life aint so bad either. Besides, one's career isnt everything. For all I know you could be 5 feet tall with a 4 inch dick and anxiety issues.


Back to the main topic, Toronto > Charlotte and Canada> Murrica

[n00bie]

Nope. Dont get me wrong, dentistry is a great profession so you have clearly done well for yourself but my life aint so bad either. Besides, one's career isnt everything. For all I know you could be 5 feet tall with a 4 inch dick and anxiety issues.


Back to the main topic, Toronto > Charlotte and Canada> Murrica

Doesn't Dentistry have the highest suicide rates? I wouldn't call that a great profession. Cleaning peoples teeth everyday, for the rest of your life? Also knowing that everyone you see doesn't even want to be there?

There are other ways to make money without having to put your hands in strangers mouths on a daily basis.

[GatorKid117]

Come to Asia then!

Where they:
Dont hold open doors
Smoke in elevators
Spit and throw trash everywhere
Cut in front of you in lines
Kids shit in front of you
Shove and push you to get on buses
And much more!

If you're a stranger, its like you don't exist. Smile at random person on the street, get a stink eye in return!

For what its worth, I loved Toronto when I visited. Super clean and friendly.

[Reef]

Doesn't Dentistry have the highest suicide rates? I wouldn't call that a great profession. Cleaning peoples teeth everyday, for the rest of your life? Also knowing that everyone you see doesn't even want to be there?

There are other ways to make money without having to put your hands in strangers mouths on a daily basis.

You sound like an anti-dentite.

[LJJ]

So only US cities can be world class?

There is a global Fortune 500 list. Obviously still pretty US centric, but it's not like Toronto doesn't make that list more than any US city not named NYC.

[Lebowsky]

There is a global Fortune 500 list. Obviously still pretty US centric, but it's not like Toronto doesn't make that list more than any US city not named NYC.
Gotcha.

[macmac]

You sound like an anti-dentite.

Nice.

[macmac]

In my experience, Toronto doesn't have that much to offer. Pure corporate cold soulless expressway traffic too visibly ethnic clubs close at 2 bahhh....much prefer Montreal and Vancouver as far as Canadian cities go.

But I really did wish for you guys to open your Casino so I could come by and take all your money at the poker tables. Those electronic tables they have at Woodbine just don't cut it

[Reef]

In my experience, Toronto doesn't have that much to offer. Pure corporate cold soulless expressway traffic too visibly ethnic clubs close at 2 bahhh....much prefer Montreal and Vancouver as far as Canadian cities go.

But I really did wish for you guys to open your Casino so I could come by and take all your money at the poker tables. Those electronic tables they have at Woodbine just don't cut it

:coleman:

[hateraid]

Toronto has everything needed to be a world class city. It's an economic center, an entertainment center, major sports franchises, and a dense population. I've gone there twice for business and I had a great time. Decent clubs, decent restaurants, culturally diverse.

The one issue I have with Toronto is that it lacks an identity. There is not a singular thing I can think of that makes this city unique. Not a destination city type of reputation. Every world class city has some sort of unique reputation it holds with pride and the city caters to.

Even the Torontonians (I've heard the locals call themselves that) seem to lack an identiy. If you check out the eastern seaboard you can tell who's from where. You can seperate someone from Philly to Jersey, New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, heck, even from Miami, Chicago, LA......People have a different flavor about them. My guess would be Torotonians try to replicate New Yorkers, but a poor man's version. For the comment of not being polite which the OP started, that where the attitude may stem from. But all in all I find the overall attitude much more pleasant. Like I said, come to Philly and you'll find out what rude is.

[macmac]

:coleman:

Ya I said it. I don't like going to a city in North America and seeing a majority of Asians and Indian/Pakistanis/Sri lankans in malls, arenas, clubs, etc.

I enjoy diversity. But not when a city is overwhelmed by it. Whether you think it's racist or not doesnt really bother me. For example I like montreal because it's got a mix of Italians, Greeks, hatians, Lebanese, Armenian, Asian, etc. you don't feel overwhelmed by one ethnicity.

I walk around in Toronto sometimes and feel like I'm in Hong Kong. I go to casinos and I'm the visible minority. For me it lessens how much I personally value that city. Maybe that sounds racist, but I don't really care

[Burgz V2]

lol people in this thread are too sensitive. get that passive aggressiveness checked.

[Just2McFly]

Toronto has everything needed to be a world class city. It's an economic center, an entertainment center, major sports franchises, and a dense population. I've gone there twice for business and I had a great time. Decent clubs, decent restaurants, culturally diverse.

The one issue I have with Toronto is that it lacks an identity. There is not a singular thing I can think of that makes this city unique. Not a destination city type of reputation. Every world class city has some sort of unique reputation it holds with pride and the city caters to.

Even the Torontonians (I've heard the locals call themselves that) seem to lack an identiy. If you check out the eastern seaboard you can tell who's from where. You can seperate someone from Philly to Jersey, New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, heck, even from Miami, Chicago, LA......People have a different flavor about them. My guess would be Torotonians try to replicate New Yorkers, but a poor man's version. For the comment of not being polite which the OP started, that where the attitude may stem from. But all in all I find the overall attitude much more pleasant. Like I said, come to Philly and you'll find out what rude is.

We do try to replicate NYC, and I don't necessarily understand why. With that said.... when it's warm there is no place I would rather be. This weekend had so much energy, everywhere you looked things were popping off. For the next four to five months I will be in Heaven.

[Done_And_Done]

Driving down Yonge and various other streets in the summer is a hazzard. Straight neck break'athon.

Love my city!

[Just2McFly]

Driving down Yonge and various other streets in the summer is a hazzard. Straight neck break'athon.

Love my city!
bruh the girls were OUT this weekend....honestly if I don't meet at least 10 new broads a month i must be hibernating

[ace23]

Ya I said it. I don't like going to a city in North America and seeing a majority of Asians and Indian/Pakistanis/Sri lankans in malls, arenas, clubs, etc.

I enjoy diversity. But not when a city is overwhelmed by it. Whether you think it's racist or not doesnt really bother me. For example I like montreal because it's got a mix of Italians, Greeks, hatians, Lebanese, Armenian, Asian, etc. you don't feel overwhelmed by one ethnicity.

I walk around in Toronto sometimes and feel like I'm in Hong Kong. I go to casinos and I'm the visible minority. For me it lessens how much I personally value that city. Maybe that sounds racist, but I don't really care
:roll:

[zoom17]

never visited Toronto got some relatives that live there.

[BurningHammer]

macmac has a point. When some people of one race is a majority part of a district, they tend to bring some of their own standards up and sometimes over the neutral Canadian ones. Some are acceptable, some are barely.

[Burgz V2]

Ya I said it. I don't like going to a city in North America and seeing a majority of Asians and Indian/Pakistanis/Sri lankans in malls, arenas, clubs, etc.

I enjoy diversity. But not when a city is overwhelmed by it. Whether you think it's racist or not doesnt really bother me. For example I like montreal because it's got a mix of Italians, Greeks, hatians, Lebanese, Armenian, Asian, etc. you don't feel overwhelmed by one ethnicity.

I walk around in Toronto sometimes and feel like I'm in Hong Kong. I go to casinos and I'm the visible minority. For me it lessens how much I personally value that city. Maybe that sounds racist, but I don't really care

No one in Toronto wants someone like you here anyway. Crazy how perfect that worked out. :cheers:

[Burgz V2]

Sounds racist? You'd be good friends with Sterling, bruh.

he said "maybe that sounds racist" :roll:

dude probably lives in Oshawa or some shit

[Burgz V2]

bruh the girls were OUT this weekend....honestly if I don't meet at least 10 new broads a month i must be hibernating

4 am last call on Saturday, girls everywhere. Went to a place on Ossington and there was like a 5 to 1 ratio and even had to wait 5 mins to get in, at like 2 am, it was crazy

[Just2McFly]

4 am last call on Saturday, girls everywhere. Went to a place on Ossington and there was like a 5 to 1 ratio and even had to wait 5 mins to get in, at like 2 am, it was crazy
pm the deets

[ace23]

macmac has a point. When some people of one race is a majority part of a district, they tend to bring some of their own standards up and sometimes over the neutral Canadian ones. Some are acceptable, some are barely.
Hilarious when white people complain about having to be in the minority temporarily.