Canadians can easily 'pass for American' as long as we don't accidentally use metric measurements or apologize when hit by a car.
There's much to be said for feeling numb. Time passes more quickly. You eat...
I wanted to end my life so bad and was in my car ready to go down that ramp...
As tempting as it seems to wear tennis shoes with your tux don't do it. I think it looks ridiculous. If you're 14 years old maybe give it a shot. In general don't portray anything that says 'I'm too cool and I don't care.'