The Ubiquitous "Eh?"

I've discovered that it's really easy to speak Canadian. All you have to do is add an "eh" at the end of your sentences. Let me demonstrate... "You wouldn't happen to know the time, eh?" or "That's some rain we've been getting, eh?" or "Not bad, eh?" Merriam-Webster provides the following definition for this term: "used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry; used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement." Further analysis from Wikipedia.com confirms this meaning.

Interestingly enough, "eh" is used not just in Canada, but also takes on similar meaning in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. It is commonly heard in the Midwest in states like Minnesota, Michigan and my home state of Wisconsin. So it's no surprise that I've had no trouble picking up the Canadian language as I've used this term many times before. The funny thing is I feel more Canadian saying it now than a Wisconsinite.

To sound more like a true Canadian, it's important to note that the "o" is pronounced long rather than short in words like "process", "progress" and "project." Sounds kind of funny, but after hearing it all the time you eventually get used to it. Who would've thought sounding Canadian would be this simple, eh?