Daily etiquette of Canadian immigrant life

Living in Canada, you must do as the Romans do. If you want to better integrate into local life, you have to understand the etiquette of daily life in Canada. Let's talk about the daily etiquette of Canadian immigrant life.

1. Don't borrow money: the cash in the Canadian wallet is less than 50 Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to less than 300 yuan RMB (so there is not much money in the wallet. First of all, because electronic finance is developed, from grocery stores to rural areas, credit cards are widely used to pay after consumption, so it is best not to borrow money from Canadians. Maybe it's not a big deal for you and your colleagues and classmates to borrow a few hundred dollars in China, but they are likely to be rejected in Canada.

There are many demands for accounting work: Canadians see accountants at least twice a year. The first time is to file tax returns, and the second time is to consult how to pay less taxes. It is not difficult to see why learning accounting is so hot, because everyone needs accounting-related services.

3. Queuing is a habit and accomplishment: Canadians queue and never cut in line. Pay attention to studying abroad and don't inadvertently leave a bad impression on others.

4. Don't BB: Canadians obey the traffic laws when driving, even if no one has to wait for the traffic lights at night. Find a seat belt as soon as you get on the bus, whether you are driving or riding. (Cars make people angry, so there won't be so many owners of blind BB speakers on the road, and road rage will be much less, which is great. )

5. Less trouble to others: Canadians put garbage (recyclable, non-recyclable, batteries, waste electrical appliances, etc. ) classified, whether in public places or at home. It's a good habit. There is an original intention behind this gesture: to cause as little trouble as possible to others. )

6. Sunshine smiles from the heart: Canadians will smile at people who meet neighbors or narrow roads, whether they know them or not. It's so different from China. Looking at people in China is often regarded as provocative or inexplicable. It is really a wonderful thing to smile sincerely at everyone. Not only courtesy and sunshine, but also confidence and habits. )

7. Moving Etiquette: When Canadians sell their houses and move, they will buy potted flowers or decorations, write a greeting card full of blessings and warmth, and leave it to the new owner later. It's good to move home once in China without leaving a mess for the host. When foreign students leave their host families, they should remember this rule and be a likable person. )

8. Pay for meals: Canadians and friends go out to eat AA system; The birthday girl invites you to a restaurant for your birthday, AA system; Colleague birthday dinner, AA system, only the birthday girl doesn't pay the bill, others share it. So dinner in Canada is happy. True feelings are definitely not entertainment. Those who can eat at a table are definitely congenial brothers and sisters. No host, no ostentation and extravagance, no public consumption. )

9. Home, a warm and secluded place: Canadians invite their most distinguished guests to eat at home instead of going to restaurants. Even colleagues may not know where the other person has lived for decades unless the closest person is invited home. Therefore, when studying in Canada, don't think that just because you are a classmate or colleague, you can just visit other people's homes.

10. Strong hands-on ability: Canadian mothers can make cakes or take care of gardening; Dad can repair the house, repair the car or change the water pipes and mow the lawn (first, Canada's labor force is expensive, second, Canada is proud of doing it itself, and third, Canada's high schools teach these courses themselves. )

1 1. Marriage view: Canadian men dare not get married and have children easily. First, after marriage, we should put family and children first, complete all housework with our wife, raise children, have no nanny and do not rely on parents; Second, once divorced and a man goes bankrupt, he will give half of his property to his wife every time to pay for the living expenses of his children and ex-wife. All ex-wives share in his inheritance. Dare not keep mistresses and mistresses, can't afford them.

12. Earn your own money to go to college: Canadian parents don't provide college fees for their children 18 years old, don't buy a house for their children, don't have grandchildren, don't live with their children, and don't rely on their children to provide for the elderly. Many students in China want to be more self-reliant and able to do what they want, and they don't want their parents to restrain them. This is a common phenomenon and can be understood. However, the key to self-reliance is, first of all, economic independence, using parents' money, shouting freedom every day, and more just willfulness. Some college graduates in China lack a sense of responsibility, not only because of themselves, but also because their parents and society have not given them the opportunity to choose. How many children in China work to earn money to go to college? How many of those who earn their own money to go to college stay up late playing games and don't get up in the morning to let their classmates sign in? Studying abroad is not only for a more decent degree, but also a process that is constantly influenced and eventually changed in the process of obtaining a degree. )

13. Time management and all reservations. Canadians have to make an appointment to see a doctor, repair a car, get a haircut and travel, even if they have dinner with old friends or even take a taxi. Time management is the most important skill that foreign students should master during their study. A man who can manage his time well is a strong man in life. Reservation is only the appearance, behind which is the emphasis on planning everything and the essence of high efficiency)

14. Work is for living, and rest is very necessary: Canadians prefer vacation to travel. Vacation means that family and friends choose a place to live for a week or two, and traveling means running around and taking photos of scenic spots. I also love holidays in winter, and my salary loves to go to Cuba (tropical, five-star service is super cheap); The middle class likes to go to Florida; Retired people or couples with children like cruise ships. As a matter of fact, both China and Canadians like to spend their holidays. But for most people in China, vacation is an extremely luxurious choice. )

15. Volunteer instead of learning from Lei Feng: Canadians volunteer for at least one of the institutions or activities: churches, hospitals, schools, communities, municipal authorities, nursing homes, domestic violence shelters, homeless homes, cancer funds, breast cancer funds, disabled people's funds, music festivals, film festivals, concerts and so on. (Canadian middle school students have to volunteer for a certain period of time to graduate, and college students are used to volunteering to exercise themselves. In the process of civic education, it is sometimes necessary to formulate some compulsory supporting means. It suddenly occurred to me that primary school students learned from Lei Feng decades ago. In order to understand the spirit of Lei Feng, everyone was asked to write helpful compositions. As a result, many compositions about how to help the old lady cross the street or send the lost foreign friends to their destinations were compiled.