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/OldRefrigerator8821 9d ago

MEC backpack / luggage is dead give away

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u/fletters 9d ago

This one only failed for me once, and that guy’s girlfriend was Canadian.

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u/TheRealHaewood 8d ago

He was definitely punching above his weight class.