Common Etiquette In Canada: A Helpful Guide For Immigrants

How people behave in a country is one thing that immigrants should be aware of. As they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. And in the case of immigrants who have chosen to live in Canada, they should also be able to learn how to do things like the Canadians do. It would be best to know how the locals behave so that immigrants would not have to stick out like a sore thumb. It would also help them not do anything that could cause them or anyone else trouble.

 

There are many common etiquettes practiced in Canada. Those who are in Canada should be aware of them, especially the most common ones. After all, they would be interacting with the locals and would be doing things with them. Here are some of them.

 

Calling a waiter

 

When someone wants to get the attention of the waiter or someone doing service, it is best not to yell to call them or wave. The best thing to do would be to look for them and then make eye contact. When one is able to do so, nodding or raising one’s hand would be the best way to tell them that they are needed at the table. If they pass by, one can also politely tell them, “Excuse me” to get their attention and tell them what is needed from them.

 

Clearing one’s throat

 

While there may be people who feel like it is necessary to clear their throat, immigrants should be aware that in Canada, doing this can be seen by the locals as an antagonizing act. With that, it would be best not to avoid doing this, especially in public.

 

Yelling and strong outbursts

 

There may be places in the world where yelling in public as well as showing strong outbursts because of emotions are not good things to do. These are seen as inappropriate by the locals and should be avoided as much as possible.

 

Speaking with a full mouth

 

When one speaks with a mouth filled with food, it is considered to be rude behavior. Immigrants in Canada should know that this is inappropriate and should not be done. This can be quite easy to do for many immigrants since it is not only Canada that promotes such etiquette.

 

Queueing at the ATM

 

The lines at the ATM can be quite long. When someone is standing in line and the person in front of them is already transacting at the ATM, the polite thing to do would be to look away from them, most especially when they are already putting in their PIN. This is the best thing to do as it gives them the privacy to transact without someone looking over their shoulder.

 

 

 

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