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OddElisabeth Joined Fri 01/27/12 Posts: 14	Mon 02/06/12 08:55 PM
So, this April I'm moving to Toronto AKA Biggest city in all of Canada! Or at least Ontario... and I've never lived in a town bigger than 10,000 people so I am kind of nervous. I'm moving in with a friend who is kind of a city guy, but yeah I'm pretty nervous. Does anyone have any advice?

TxsGal3333 Joined Tue 09/05/06 Posts: 76393	Tue 02/07/12 06:54 AM
Hummmm make sure you discuss how the bills are to be paid rent, elect ect.... Make sure both have a understanding about the grocerys either split the cost or buy your own and each person has certain shelves to keep your stuff..... Discuss party time and friends coming over.....nothing worse then if one likes to party and the other one does not... Respect each other privacy!!!! Of course enjoy your freedom.....

teadipper Joined Wed 10/19/11 Posts: 2732	Tue 02/07/12 07:05 AM
So, this April I'm moving to Toronto AKA Biggest city in all of Canada! Or at least Ontario... and I've never lived in a town bigger than 10,000 people so I am kind of nervous. I'm moving in with a friend who is kind of a city guy, but yeah I'm pretty nervous. Does anyone have any advice? THIS IS HONEST TO GOD ADVICE: Keep your car doors locked at all times. Write down the numbers and phone numbers on the back OF EVERYTHING IN YOUR WALLET IN A JOURNAL. Keep it safe. If your purse gets stolen, you just call the numbers. Always hand over the purse to a mugger or robber. In bad parts of town, if you have two lanes, stay in the lane AWAY from the curb so people do not approach you. Avoid going out alone in the dark. Consider a personal alarm that is a high beam flashlight and siren. Criminals HATE noise and light. Anyone does mess with you stare them straight in the face and memorize their face. They do not like to be identified. If they are really bugging you, be a hard target. Look them straight in the face and say something like "What the F did you say to me?" Take self defense. Always lock up your house. This is coming from a Los Angeles native.

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Tue 02/07/12 08:24 AM
THIS IS HONEST TO GOD ADVICE: Keep your car doors locked at all times. Write down the numbers and phone numbers on the back OF EVERYTHING IN YOUR WALLET IN A JOURNAL. Keep it safe. If your purse gets stolen, you just call the numbers. Always hand over the purse to a mugger or robber. In bad parts of town, if you have two lanes, stay in the lane AWAY from the curb so people do not approach you. Avoid going out alone in the dark. Consider a personal alarm that is a high beam flashlight and siren. Criminals HATE noise and light. Anyone does mess with you stare them straight in the face and memorize their face. They do not like to be identified. If they are really bugging you, be a hard target. Look them straight in the face and say something like "What the F did you say to me?" Take self defense. Always lock up your house. This is coming from a Los Angeles native. And people wonder why I live out in the middle of nowhere.

Chloe23Irish Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 717	Tue 02/07/12 08:49 AM Edited by Chloe23Irish on Tue 02/07/12 08:56 AM
So, this April I'm moving to Toronto AKA Biggest city in all of Canada! Or at least Ontario... and I've never lived in a town bigger than 10,000 people so I am kind of nervous. I'm moving in with a friend who is kind of a city guy, but yeah I'm pretty nervous. Does anyone have any advice? THIS IS HONEST TO GOD ADVICE: Keep your car doors locked at all times. Write down the numbers and phone numbers on the back OF EVERYTHING IN YOUR WALLET IN A JOURNAL. Keep it safe. If your purse gets stolen, you just call the numbers. Always hand over the purse to a mugger or robber. In bad parts of town, if you have two lanes, stay in the lane AWAY from the curb so people do not approach you. Avoid going out alone in the dark. Consider a personal alarm that is a high beam flashlight and siren. Criminals HATE noise and light. Anyone does mess with you stare them straight in the face and memorize their face. They do not like to be identified. If they are really bugging you, be a hard target. Look them straight in the face and say something like "What the F did you say to me?" Take self defense. Always lock up your house. This is coming from a Los Angeles native. OMG even I'm afraid after that..I'm from a small town too where everyone knows everyone and your business too. Id probably schit myself going somewhere after that advice. That's it I'm defo not going to Canada any time soon Don't hold back any ways

OddElisabeth Joined Fri 01/27/12 Posts: 14	Tue 02/07/12 09:14 AM
We have no each other for... five years i think so no worries about anything. well I don't have a car so no worries there. I was thinking about keeping a back up wallet. I have some old credit cars, and id, and figure id keep a five in it. Yeah apparently the best thing to do (especially as a woman) is be really LOUD if you end up in trouble. Yeah I'm pretty freaked now, but hey killers come from small towns just as much as big cities. Thanks for the advice!

vthepoet Joined Tue 12/21/10 Posts: 954	Tue 02/07/12 09:33 AM
Ontarios not that bad >.> thing with all cities just stay out of the bad part of town and youll be fine. you should take a martial art regardless of where you live cause it enhances the quality of your life. =) elbows are hardest point of your body. how much does a polar bear weigh? enough to break the ice. darkness isnt the best idea in the world. telling someone to f themselves may result in hostility. locking everything is good health and business strategy. =) if you dont have a car get familiar with the bus. otherwise last piece of advice. save money. its good for you. having a rain check in your back pocket is good. ^>^ have fun.

krupa Joined Thu 07/03/08 Posts: 18651	Tue 02/07/12 05:12 PM
Oh calm the hell down...it's CANADA. Canadians are very cool. Beware of horny mooses. Be prepared to eat some flap jacks with maple syrup. And expect that thier version of bacon is actually ham. (I have tried to explain it to them but obviously, the Canadians just don't get it.) Expect people with the french accent to be rude. Anyone steps up to mug you..... beat thier @$$ like an unwanted red headed step child. On the upside...not all of thier beers suck.

Chloe23Irish Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 717	Tue 02/07/12 05:48 PM
Oh calm the hell down...it's CANADA. Canadians are very cool. Beware of horny mooses. Be prepared to eat some flap jacks with maple syrup. And expect that thier version of bacon is actually ham. (I have tried to explain it to them but obviously, the Canadians just don't get it.) Expect people with the french accent to be rude. Anyone steps up to mug you..... beat thier @$$ like an unwanted red headed step child. On the upside...not all of thier beers suck. red headed step child

OddElisabeth Joined Fri 01/27/12 Posts: 14	Tue 02/07/12 06:01 PM
lol. I've always lived in Ontario ( in fact I only live two and a half hours from toronto) also Stella artois is the best beer ever made anywhere ever. not all the french are that bad. Gingers dont have souls....

jaded72 Joined Tue 12/06/11 Posts: 1456	Tue 02/07/12 07:17 PM
So, this April I'm moving to Toronto AKA Biggest city in all of Canada! Or at least Ontario... and I've never lived in a town bigger than 10,000 people so I am kind of nervous. I'm moving in with a friend who is kind of a city guy, but yeah I'm pretty nervous. Does anyone have any advice? THIS IS HONEST TO GOD ADVICE: Keep your car doors locked at all times. Write down the numbers and phone numbers on the back OF EVERYTHING IN YOUR WALLET IN A JOURNAL. Keep it safe. If your purse gets stolen, you just call the numbers. Always hand over the purse to a mugger or robber. In bad parts of town, if you have two lanes, stay in the lane AWAY from the curb so people do not approach you. Avoid going out alone in the dark. As an honest to god Canadian, moving to the big city will be overwhelming in one area that you may not have thought of - noise. Toronto never sleeps. It's bright at night, and very busy. The upside? 24 hour convenience stores! I appreciate teadipper's cautionary notes; Toronto is not L.A. (even though it tries to be!) get to know people in your neighborhood, and then you can look out for each other. People might not start out seeming as friendly as back home, but it won't take long to wear them downs. Lol. The transit system in Toronto is pretty decent so that should work in your favour. Use your head and do !t take unnecessary risks. All the best on your move Canadians rock! Consider a personal alarm that is a high beam flashlight and siren. Criminals HATE noise and light. Anyone does mess with you stare them straight in the face and memorize their face. They do not like to be identified. If they are really bugging you, be a hard target. Look them straight in the face and say something like "What the F did you say to me?" Take self defense. Always lock up your house. This is coming from a Los Angeles native. OMG even I'm afraid after that..I'm from a small town too where everyone knows everyone and your business too. Id probably schit myself going somewhere after that advice. That's it I'm defo not going to Canada any time soon Don't hold back any ways

manOfewwords Joined Wed 10/22/08 Posts: 29908	Sat 02/11/12 01:18 AM
my advice....stay out of the big city...

JOHNN111 Joined Wed 05/13/09 Posts: 9273	Sat 02/11/12 08:57 AM
Toronto??? Hahaha Be VERY careful.... Some suit might ask for directions or somethin Seriously, some gang activity but nothing to worry about... Here are some areas to stay clear from: Rexdale, Malvern, Lawrence Heights, Jane-Finch, St. Jamestown. And unless your in the south of Scarborough... Avoid Scarborough altogether. Watch your back in all those townhouse complexes.... that's a general rule. Have fun!