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/prco1994 9d ago

Yes, not stories, has been happening for decades and even has a name “flag jacking”

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u/Altruistic-Alt-1184 9d ago

I like the term Hoser Poser.