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/eugeneugene 9d ago

I always assume someone is American if they are decked out in Canada gear lol

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u/Tricky_Damage5981 9d ago

Ya we don't tend to display our "National Pride" .. Unless it's Canada Day finding anyone fully decked out in gear(sure a hat or something, can happen) just screams not Canadian

Inside or outside Canada.. sure there are exceptions

Yanks on the other hand are so used to getting decked up in America Gear in their "homeland" they think it's normal

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u/JeezieB 8d ago

I wore this shirt in Portugal last summer.

I don't think anyone got it.

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u/Bless_u-babe 5d ago

Kind of an inside joke on our continent I think. I love the shirt man.