Canadian living customs

The living habits of Canadians are very similar to those of Western Europe and the United States. There is no doubt that people who know more about Western countries need not talk much about this regard. Here I only mention a few small things that are closely related to daily life to give a glimpse of it.

1. Canadians need to make reservations in advance for many things. You need to make appointments for business and personal matters. You need to make appointments for job interviews, treat guests, and even visit friends 'homes. Uninvited guests are not welcome.

2. Westerners pay much attention to the table. Implement the meal division system, do not make too loud a noise, do not open your mouth when chewing, etc., etc. Only by observing more can we understand its essence. Even if you invite local friends to your home, you should respect their dining habits. Canadians eat: Hold the fork in your left hand.

3. China people like to be modest, but Westerners prefer to be casual. Some courtesy, such as persuading people to eat and drink, can be difficult to accept. China people's social expressions are more subtle, and external expressions are often not their inner meanings. Canadians are straightforward and sometimes not so "understanding" to China. These differences all need to be "run-in".

4. In Canada, the government has a ban on smoking. In general, most visits in Canada still have smoking and non-smoking areas, except for some cities that ban smoking. In addition, in Canada, if you want to buy cigarettes in a supermarket, you need to be 16 years old or older, and there is no alcohol or tobacco for guests to eat.

5. Some things will be very strange when you first arrive in Canada, and even some things that are common in China cannot be seen here, such as thermos bottles and washbasins. Canadians like to drink cold water. No matter how high or low the banquet is, cold water with ice cubes always occupies a place. Because sanitation is guaranteed, people also drink cold water from tap water pipes.

6. The garbage should be packed in plastic bags and then put into special large black plastic bags. Municipal garbage trucks must collect it one fixed day every week. Place the large plastic bag in front of your house the night before. If the amount of garbage is large and there are many types, special plastic baskets should be used to separate it according to type. Generally divided into paper, metal, glass containers and miscellaneous garbage for recycling.

7. Canadians don't like to eat hot food. When entertaining guests, they like to stir-fry the food first and take it out to wait for the guests. After the guests arrive, the food will get cold. Therefore, in Canada, most of the cases, those who are late are cold food.

8. Canadians go out to eat. If several people go out together, they usually pay for themselves when eating. In order to avoid embarrassment, they can ask their companions after eating.

9. When dining in Canada, restaurants generally charge guests a goods and services tax of 7% after eating, but there is no additional service charge on the meal bill. It should be noted that in Canada, if you are not used to the local diet and want to eat some domestic food, such as dumplings, the cost is generally relatively expensive.

10. Canadians have the following characteristics in their eating habits:

① Pay attention to the nutrition and quality of dishes, and pay attention to the freshness and tenderness of dishes.

② The taste generally does not like too salty and prefers sweet taste. Canadians like sweet, sour, light, and non-spicy food. They like to drink original broth. No seasoning is added to cooking, and the seasoning is only placed on the table for free choice.

③ The staple food is generally rice.

④ Non-staple foods like to eat beef, chicken, eggs, sardines, game, etc.; as well as new vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, green vegetables, potatoes, and cucumbers; ketchup, salt, butter, etc. are preferred for seasonings.

③ The method prefers dishes made by frying, roasting, and frying. But avoid eating all kinds of animal internal organs, and do not like to eat fat meat.

6 Dinner is the most important meal for Canadians, and they also like to drink afternoon tea.

11. In Canada, the government has a ban on smoking. In general, most visits in Canada still have smoking and non-smoking areas, except for some cities that ban smoking. In addition, in Canada, if you want to buy cigarettes in a supermarket, you need to be 16 years old or older, and there is no alcohol or tobacco for guests to eat.

12. Elements of communicating with Canadians: 1. When we met for the first time, we would shake hands and ask each other,"How are you?" How are you?)，This idiom does not have to be really answered. Most people just say: "Fine, thanks" and "Fine, thanks.")

2. When buying something or when someone responds to your inquiry, you should politely say "please ") or" thank you "). If you want to pick up the goods or inquire about it, say "excuse me "). If you have no intention of bumping into someone, you should say" sorry "," sorry "or" pardon me ").

3. "Sorry""pardon me?") It is also a polite expression that you can't hear clearly when someone is talking and ask him to repeat it again.

4. After the conversation, one usually says,"Have a nice day/evening/weekend."“have a nice day/evening/weekend”)。

5. Generally avoid talking or arguing loudly in public places.

6. Talking in another language in front of Canadians would be considered rude. The tone of speech and the look in your eyes can make people think they are the object of conversation. Staring at people is also extremely rude.

7. Canadians consider spitting to be extremely rude. If you want to clear your throat, you should go to the toilet or use a tissue or napkin.