Originally Posted by
a5un
Well, can we agree to generalize that immigration officers are jerks?
I hold Canadian passport but reside in US. Whenever I cross the border into Canada, I got grilled with great questions such as "Why are you coming into Canada?".
In contrast, when entering US, I've only ever been asked standard questions such as "how long were you away", "where did you go" and "anything to declare".
I would certainly agree they have a certain seriousness to them that could be interpreted as jerk like. They are not there for customer service, that is clear. But if you treat them with respect that is all I have ever got in return.
Originally Posted by
sydneyracquelle
I just say I miss my Harvey’s and Tim Hortons. Ask a stupid question. Get a stupid answer.
I just tell them the truth. Which one time was that I was bringing my friends to try Poutine, probably the only time I have seen a border agent laugh. It was the God's honest truth too.