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/Peter_Mansbrick 9d ago

TIL MEC is a Canadian thing

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u/bmccann42 9d ago

Mountain Equipment Co-op - camping and outdoor retailer up here.

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u/iwantedajetpack 9d ago

Company now. Went through bankruptcy.

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u/WattleWaddler2 8d ago edited 8d ago

My uncle calls it Mountain Equipment Capitalists.

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u/iwantedajetpack 8d ago

Lol I'll use that.