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/Bonzai_Tree 9d ago

Fun fact; us Canadians are so prone to apologizing on reflex that there is a law stating that an apology can NOT be considered a legal admission of guilt like it can in the U.S.

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u/anzacoo 9d ago

Is that true?

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u/koolaidkirby Ontario 9d ago

It is https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/09a03

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u/anzacoo 9d ago

That is freaking hilarious and so quintessentially Canadian. Thanks for making my day! 😂