Border guards speak with people every day and as some people find this intimidating, they tend to stutter. Border guards also interact with people who don't speak English or French at all, so verbal communication isn't all that important. You'll be fine if you're polite and prepared with your documents. Make sure to take off your sunglasses - this is a huge and don't bring any fruits, veggies or nuts over the border. Just make sure you are well prepared with all of your travel documents (if you are American, you don't need a passport, but I'd still bring one -for the official entry requirements - it's here [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1116&top=16](http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1116&top=16)). Also make sure you have other confirmations handy like sporting tickets (ideally printed so you don't have to hand over your phone) and hotel accommodations. I travel from Canada down to the US regularly and each interaction with the guards on both sides of the border is a different experience - I've been asked to confirm the starting pitchers for that night's Pirates game on a trip down to Pittsburgh, I've been questioned about the amount of cash I had on my person when traveling down to Chesapeake Bay to attend a yacht race. Usually it's a 'where are you staying and for how long' followed up by 'can I see your hotel confirmation?". They will also often ask what you do for a living.