Etiquette habits of Indian Canadians

appointment

Canadians believe that punctuality is a basic quality of people. Be sure to keep the appointment on time. If you have to be late, you'd better call each other first and tell them when you will arrive. The other party will appreciate what you have done.

Canadians are used to having more personal space. For example, if a person is using a bank ATM, the person behind him should keep a few feet away. It is very impolite to push and touch others.

Please?Line?Up?

Most people are used to queuing for shopping, bank deposits, and other buses. Even if there is no formal queue, you must abide by the first-come-first-served rule, so you must be patient when waiting for service. Canadians hate people jumping in line. It will be appreciated to open the door and let the people behind (especially women and children) pass. You may think that the pace of life in Canada is slow. But Canadians believe that the best service is friendly rather than fast, so there is no harm in spending more time on things.

have a meal

Most Canadian restaurants are divided into smoking and non-smoking areas except in cities where smoking is prohibited. Restaurants charge 7% goods and services tax. There is no service charge on the bill. If the service is good, the service charge is generally 15%. If several people go out to eat together, they usually go Dutch. If you are not sure, you can ask after checking out. If you want to eat in a luxurious or popular restaurant, you'd better call in advance to make a reservation. Unless you are in a fancy restaurant, most people will ask the waiter to take the leftover food back in a box.

Canadians are similar to the British and Americans in food customs. Because of the cold climate, they have developed the habit of eating baked goods, which is their uniqueness.

Canadians eat with knives and forks. They like roast steak, especially tender steak. They are used to drinking coffee and eating fruit after meals. Canadians pay attention to the nutritional quality of dishes, prefer sweetness, take pasta and rice as staple foods, and like beef, chicken, eggs, sardines, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and cucumbers as non-staple foods. Condiments such as ketchup and butter. They have a taste for brandy and champagne. Canadians don't eat shrimp paste, fish sauce, fermented bean curd, food with strange and fishy smell and animal offal.

In Canada, when going to a banquet, it's best to buy a bunch of flowers for the host at the flower shop to show your gratitude. At the dinner table, male and female guests usually sit on the right hand side of the host and hostess respectively. Print your lips with a napkin before meals and keep the cup mouth clean. When eating, hold a fork in your left hand and a knife in your right hand. After using it, put it on the edge of the plate. Don't make any noise, don't talk, don't pick your teeth with toothpicks in public, and don't put tableware in other people's places. Canadians believe that a correct and elegant diet is the embodiment of gentlemanly manners.

Probation work

Applying your time and skills to community volunteer service can help you make more friends, build a broad communication network and win the respect of others. Volunteers are welcome in charities, hospitals, art centers, schools, community service organizations and sports institutions. Donations are also welcome. It is common to raise money at home, call for donations or persuade office workers to donate. In addition, there are political parties asking for support, students selling chocolate candy and investment vouchers, and charities raising funds. If you don't want to donate, you should politely refuse. It is very impolite to close the door at once.

Attend a dinner party

If someone invites you to his house for dinner or dinner in the evening, it is usually to bring an inexpensive gift, such as flowers, chocolate or a bottle of table wine. Ask when the host or hostess should arrive and whether the dress code is formal or informal. If it is a dinner party, ask if you want to bring some homemade food. As usual, the hostess took the lead in eating. Let the guests eat the main course first and then help themselves. Most Canadians are straightforward. If you don't like something, just say "no, thanks". If you like what is passed on to you, just say "thank you" next. Near the end, if the host or hostess shows signs of fatigue, it means it's time to leave. A few days after the banquet, a phone call or a short thank-you letter will make the host feel gratified. Courtesy is reciprocated. If you are polite, you should return the invitation in a few weeks.

day nursery

Most Canadian families have fewer than two children, many of whom are single-parent families. It is common for Canadians to live together without getting married. Most Canadian couples can't afford a nanny, so they need a nursery to take care of their children. Day nurseries provide full-time or hourly monitoring services for children born between the ages of 6 and 13. According to the law, children under 12 cannot stay at home alone and must be accompanied by an adult. The children at home need to be taken care of. You can find the child care center and child care service in the yellow pages of the phone book.

pet

Pets (especially dogs) in Canada must be registered or equipped with identification marks. If you want to know the laws about pets in your city, you can call two organizations: animal shelters or animal shelters, which can be found in the yellow pages of the city telephone book. The telephone number of the veterinarian can also be found in the telephone book.

go shopping

Most Canadians believe that food, transportation and housing are the three biggest expenses in daily life. They go to the supermarket once a week to buy food and other household goods. Many stores introduce their weekly specials in inserts in local newspapers or home-delivered promotional materials. Because the prices of different shops are different, you can save money after comparison.

Ways to save weekly food expenditure:

Buy special goods in the store; Buy bulk food by volume (many grocery stores have departments that sell food by weight); Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables; Use coupons (usually found in newspapers and magazines) and so on. All kinds of China foods and condiments, such as tofu and soy sauce, can be bought in general grocery stores and cargo port stores.

public health

Spitting: Canadians think spitting is extremely rude. If you want to clear your throat, you should go to the toilet or use a tissue.

Toilet: Children under 6 years old should go to the toilet accompanied by their parents. It is illegal even for babies and children to urinate in public places.