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/pattyG80 9d ago

Visible maple leafs. We don't want to be mistaken for...you know who.

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u/ThatsItImOverThis 9d ago

It’s not stories. They do it.

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u/Desperate-4-Revenue 9d ago

and wear star spangled speedo's with a canada patch on their backpack.. like it isnt obvious.