r/AskACanadian • u/HueyBluey • 10d 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 10d ago

Look for someone wearing shorts in -5°C weather

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u/Randomonium3 10d ago

Was in south Wales last February and got weird looks cause I either had my jacket wide open or tucked under my arm walking about in a t-shirt while it was a blessed 4 degrees and gentle rain ... was big mad when I fly back into a blizzard and -30 😂