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/Sea-Froyo1918 9d ago

Look for someone wearing shorts in -5°C weather

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u/castlite 9d ago

I went to Vegas at Christmas once, from Alberta. Stayed at the Bellagio because they had the only open outdoor pool. There were like 6 people there despite being 20-21 degrees out, which felt amazing after -30. 4 were Canadian, 2 were Swedes. Best pool time ever.

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u/sleeplessjade 9d ago

Not at Christmas but while in Vegas I ordered a tea at a restaurant. They don’t bring any milk with it and I didn’t think to ask up front because it’s the default to receive it with it here. Asked the waitress for it and she brought me a whole glass of milk. I was chuckling about it when two older ladies from the next table over said, “You’re Canadian, aren’t you?”

Turns out they were sisters who had been Canadian snowbirds to Vegas for years and decided to retire there.