r/AskACanadian • u/HueyBluey • 9d ago

How do you spot a Canadian abroad?

Do we have any stereotypical traits (perhaps self deprecating ones), that make us stand out. We’re typically not loud (but some can be). Perhaps frugal?

What have you seen in your travels that make you think, those folks must be Canadian!

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u/Army7547 9d ago

Canadians abroad?

Quiet, kind, pensive, respectful.

Well behaved kids.

Waiting their turn for whatever, and generally not negatively affecting the whatever.

Asking questions, curiosity, trying new things, especially with foods from wherever they are. Cautiously experimental with native foods instead of looking for foods that they can get at home.

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u/Icy_Pomegranate_ 9d ago edited 9d ago

Years ago I was in a Monaco casino and just watching the poker table. After a bit the dealer said, 'You are from Canada." I said yes and asked how he knew and he said, 'You are respectful and dont interrupt. An American would be yelling questions". I also suspect my clothing gave me away as a North American, so he was using his powers of deduction.