I am a Canadian living in Edmonton, Alberta. She is a bit extreme. She really makes the place sound fairly rigid, it is NOT like that. Her comments on the First Nations people are true. Some are very sensitive about what they are called and sometimes the acceptable term changes often. Eskimo however according to Inue friends of mine is NOT an insult, it is an old term that is no longer used, what matters is HOW it is used. If it is used in a derogatory tone expect some back blast, if it is just used innocently, because you didn't know, you will be politely corrected. You will Not go to jail for being rude!!! There are lots of rude people in Canada; just most people are not. You don't have to travel far to find one. The police really do have better things to do than monitor your conversations. Controversial topics, while frowned on will not get you thrown in jail LOL. Unless you are being very racist or sexist and then it has to be very gross conduct. Probably not a stretch to say you won't win friends this way. Canadians do pride themselves on being helpful that is true. I know of many people more than happy to help out a traveler, even taking them where they need to go. Canadian do hate being called American, actually American bashing is kind of a National Sport. Worse is when you tell someone no you are Canadian and they say "Same thing", it is not. There is nothing wrong with American people, they are wonderful, most here dislike the politics. For Canadians it really sucks to have your country referred to as just another part of the US. Can't tell you how many times I have been in the US and people have asked me why we haven't just become their newest state. They have no idea how big this country is, nor do they care. As for bribing a doctor, that is a new one to me, might be different when you are an immigrant from a place where bribing is common, I couldn't comment on that. For me a doctor is another job, a respected one of course but no special status. Bribe a police officer that is a different story and you will likely go to jail for that. For the most part Canadians understand when someone is not from around here the accent usually gives it away and you get a lot of leaway if you are friendly, nobody expects you to know all this.
You can't accept gifts in healthcare. You can give a gift for an entire unit or floor but you're not allowed to accept them as a personal one. You will get into trouble.
I've talked to Inuit people and Eskimo to some is taken in a wrong way still. As far as I know it was an insult from other tribes and the Europeans adopted it.
@@SmallTalkWNickyD Eskimo is an accepted tribal? group? name but by a group of Inuit in Alaska. I just wouldn't use it. First Nations is generally the safest - or just ask.
I live in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side and it’s honestly Americans that do it the most. I swear they think we’re just a byproduct of their country. But travelling abroad or anywhere else, if I get mistaken for an American and politely correct them and tell them I’m Canadian, they apologize profusely. It’s cute.
I'm a Canadian who spent three months working in Aberdeen, Scotland. One day, I was in a cab returning to my hotel, and I got into a conversation with the Cabbie. Actually, it was quite one sided. He was rather outspoken and went on and on about the Scottish dislike of the British and British dislike of the Scottish. It was quite entertaining actually. Toward the end of his talk he said, "But, you Yanks wouldn't understand it!!". I immediately said, "I'm not American, I'm Canadian, and I do understand what you're saying. We have the English Speaking Canadians and the French Speaking Canadians. Both proud people but we mostly get along.". Well, he apologized profusely. He acted as if he'd insulted me terribly. It was actually quite funny.
Scottish people don't dislike the British, they are British, they dislike the English. Great Britain, the island, has three countries on it: Scotland, Wales, and England. Together with Northern Ireland they make up the political unit called the UK.
Did you mention that anglophones burnt down the parliament of Canada in the capital Montreal because of you are racists.... anglophones treated french as second class citizens in Canada ... UK is another story your comments about Canada show your ignorance
When I get mistaken for an American, I simply say "I'm not American", and stop there. This brings on confusion and most times, after a pause of varying length, a dawning realization that, oh, right, you must be Canadian, followed by a sheepish grin and an apology. No offence taken, I say, and we move on. Make it a learning moment.
There are 3 unique indigenous peoples, First Nations ( Indians), Inuit( eskimos), Metis,( mixed native and european mostly Scottish and French) Scottish heritage is strong in Canada. A lot of major players in the creation of Canada were Scots.
@The Internetwanderer Indians from america they were called ... we know they are a lot of Indians from India in Toronto and Vancouver becoming India and China
The video you reacted to was a bit odd to me... Many of the things she mentioned would apply to any country. And she’s confused about some things. I can assure you that you will definitely not end up in jail or paying a fine for saying controversial things like calling someone fat 😂😂😂 No idea where she got that idea but it made me spit out my drink! And when she said “you’re not allowed to give gifts to anyone” that was pretty hilarious too. And then she claimed that you could go to jail for that too 😂😂😂 Where did you find this video?!
This is the problem with RUclips. It's fizzing with ignorance and misinformation (not to mention simple mental illness) posing as educational instruction. I take a look in hoping to learn something and most of the time it's plainly nonsense. I've been going back to books, preferably published by reputable firms at least 20 years ago-if not 50, 100 or 200. I can't stress it enough, Mert Can my friend: _You are barking up the wrong tree. Look elsewhere._ 😕
The only thing I can think of is she has to be going to university here. I have heard statements like that told to students from abroad. That is people too lazy to help people learn that there is such thing as being too honest.
I think she was referring to workplace harassment, as she mentioned HR in her statement. If you just walk up to someone in the street and say they are fat, you may walk away with a broken nose.
Good topics. I'd like to add one more. Do not cut in line (queues). I once landed in a country I shall not name and queued up to get admitted at customs. Not being used to managing queues in that country and being from Canada, fully two plane loads that landed after me were able to cut ahead of me. To a Canadian that is very upsetting. Lining up for a coffee at Tim Hortons, don't even try it.
I grew up in British Columbia in the 60s and 70s and Eskimo and Indian were still common terms. As political correctness became a thing and people were more educated in these matters we learned that it was the Colonisers who gave these people those names rather than learning what they called themselves. We’re gradually working these things out of common language. The sooner the better.
Colonizer? During the time the first Canadians took Canada over wasn’t the entire world establishing borders through wars? First Nations never fought back and that is THIS generations issue? I feel for the First Nations issues but we have to admit they have been raised to be victims. Everything we do for them amd they still complain meanwhile only Indian bands are allowed casino licenses- surely having a monopoly of gambling in Canada they can pay for their reservations to have water? Or move all their people OFF the reservations to live with the rest of us? Where does all that casino money go? I tried to get into med school in the 90’s with a 95% grade point average yet 5 card carrying First Nations students got in from my high school that had a 75% grade point average and I didn’t. Same high school, same socioeconomical background. So pardon me if I’m a rude canadian that is starting to get sick and tired of all this victimization they raise their children with. It’s 2023- stop waiting for government handouts and become self sufficient on your casino money. There were wars back then that made borders- your group were the morons that didn’t fight back. You continue with that loser mentality forever and ever. We won’t say this out loud but we are all thinking about it and are getting sick of the victim mentality and that all us white people that pay for everything are the bad guys over a century later.
The irony about 'eskimo' is that we never really understood what the term meant. We asked the Dene about their neighbors and they told us about the Eskimos, up North. While we believed that it meant 'eaters of raw meat', it turns out to only mean 'people who do not speak Dene', so everyone can be divided into two groups: people who speak Dene and eskimos. Needless to say, my movement to have the Edmonton CFL team renamed the "Edmonton People Who Do Not Speak Dene" went absolutely nowhere.
@@NWRCB colonizer is the correct term for the people he’s referring to. The British who came to Canada to establish a British colony and didn’t bother to learn what the Native people wanted to be called. At that time the British would never have considered themselves immigrants. They were here to form a British Colony. Establish a British government.
Since a lot of Scots settled this country, you would be more than welcome! A funny thing about Canadians is that most of us keep our heritage - as well as being proud Canadians. When I was a kid, people would ask me “what nationality are you “ (stupid question) and I would say Canadian. No, no they would say: what nationality are you? I would then say (knowing what they meant all along); do you mean what is my HERITAGE? Of course the answer was yes. My heritage is Icelandic by the way (among others). But I am a proud CANADIAN!
Exactly. I am ...according to a DNA test, am as white as a marshmallow. However, my children's father is of mixed heritage. My one daughter happens to show some of that mix in her bone structure and skin tone. She is constantly asked where she comes from. Incredibly rude. She puts them in their place very quickly by saying... my mother's vagina. Most just shut up and go beat red. My ancestors came from Europe, mainly the UK as well as what is now Belgium. I can trace my paternal heritage to 1645 when my 10 times great grandparents arrived..and stayed.. in Montreal. We all original came from a different place..even the first nation's were migratory. Canada is a collection of many cultures and most of the time we get along. But like any place there are people that want things to stay like we were in the 17th century. It's how you collectively handle those disagreements.
@@denisegreene8441 I get asked all the time where I’m from. It means where in Canada I came from. it is a common question. I’m from NS but I live out West. I also ask people the same question.
Not a clue where she's getting a lot of this. No one is getting tossed into jail for making nasty comments We have rude people here, just like everywhere Also, if I invite you to my house for a birthday, I pay for it. And you can bring a gift.
In 2019 I was in St. Andrews (Scotland) on vacation and decided to play a last-minute round of golf. When I checked in, I was paired with three gentlemen from Scotland, one mid-fifties and two early twenties. They were a father and two sons. On the tee I introduced myself by my first name, when the father immediately and rudely advised me that they would be playing alone and that I would have to play later. Rather than argue, I let them go ahead. Before leaving the tee, one of the sons asked "Have you been here long from America?". I responded "I am not American. I am Canadian, and my Mother was born in Inverness.". His jaw dropped and his face went blank before quickly leaving to catch up to the others who had left without a word. So, sometimes appearing to be an American can be a problem. This is why every Canadian tourist wears the Maple Leaf (somewhere) and why many Americans do the same.
She is viewing Canada through Russian eyes. What she says is essentially true, but sometimes she emphasizes things to much. E.g., you CAN go to jail for saying bad things - it is verbal assault. But, that almost never happens in real life. She is right about how many Canadians HATE being called American; I happen to be one of them! I was surprised travelling in England how many knew I was Canadian, apparently by the way I spoke. That didn't work always though!
@@michaelayling8855 If everyone you know has been to jail then that sounds like you need to start meeting more people outside of your limited social group. Out of the hundreds of people I’ve met only 3 have been in jail. Even the highest crime-rate areas in the country don’t have as extreme of a rate of imprisonment as you’re claiming. Sorry but you clearly don’t understand what totalitarian means either. Research what USSR was like under Stalin or China under Mao. Canada is divided into 3 branches of government (executive, judicial, and legislative) to prevent any one branch from political overreach. Nice try though, next time try thinking things through and research your own arguments before saying them to others in public
@@michaelayling8855 Worse than Russia? Seriously? Dude, do a little research before you make idiotic statements like that. Canadians have more freedom and more rights than even Americans do. So just shut it already. And if it’s so bad here, you’re free to leave. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
@@michaelayling8855Been a Canadian my whole life and have lived on Russia's doorstep, and I can safely say that you don't know what the hell you are talking about
Depends on the Native, I am Algonquin/Nippissing, I use Indian /native as my preference. Some natives don't like using Indian, r offended by it, however, to be on the safe side, for sure, use First nation or Indigenous. ( to be " politically correct" ) I use it when being around Native organisations etc.
The birthday thing is not accurate. My family was the one setting up and paying for everything for your birthday and your friends get to come bowling or something for free. Your friends do bring gifts. This was the same for everyone I knew growing up in Ontario. Although when you get older in your 20s it might be common for someone to have a birthday at a bar or something and not have the funds to pay for everyone while they’re still younger
Same with me, although when little it was a party at home, with games like pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and musical chairs, with hot dogs, hamburgers, cake and ice cream. Going out wasn't a thing. Mustn't forget the goody bags, which were a thank-you for coming.
She's speaking to college aged people, she isn't talking about children's birthdays. She also said it was bithdays where you would go out somewhere. I would never go out for someone's birthday and expect them to pay for everyone. That's nuts.
I've never heard of some of these things she's talking about and I've lived in Canada my whole life. Paying for going to someone else's birthday or party? Unless it's potluck and everyone is bringing a dish. I've never heard of not being able to give a teacher, nurse, doctor, etc., a small gift. Flowers, chocolates, etc.
Love your channel! My ancestors settled in Eastern Ontario in late 1790's from the Highlands of Scotland. I love that Canada is a place that appeals to other cultures. I have noticed some new citizens complain about Canada and it irks me-I often think, then why did you come here? They often complain even though their home country is unstable. It's baffling. I'm proud that Canadians are generally good-natured and don't complain about other countries.
Points as accurate: 1. Don't call Canadians Americans. Absolutely true. We will joke around about it with you to diffuse the situation, but further kindness that could be offered won't be. A feeling of 'F U for doing that' in our mind. 2. Don't call them 'Indians', as Indians, are from India. *Absolutely true. They will definitely not appreciate it, and will likely tell you to your face and inform you quite directly. 3. 'S**t talking' Religion, politics, money, hate/race talk/joke, sex, gender. *Absolument true. Unless with friends that may accept a CLEAR joke. I wouldn't suggest it. You may get the truth on your ignorance and lack of respect, especially if you are a loud mouth right-wing American. You ain't in America, so be careful you ain't protected by your 'culture' of idiocy. We are educated and we will destroy you with facts, possibly get you arrested. Because out laws and Bill of Rights are important. 4. Discrimination to the point of what is hate speech is illegal. At work, you can get fired, reported, or even jailed. * Absolutely true. Respect everyone as you wish to be respected. Push this issue with defensiveness, or do to someone in public, and you could get jerseyed and a knees to the face, or at a minimum, a very close to your face talking to by a guy or girl that you had best not mess with. Respecting everyone is a big deal. 5. Gifting in business is outlined in employee handbooks. Reject them. Never have I seen a single person ever give Drs or any professional gifts, it is considered bad taste and not what should be done in a first world nation. * Absolutely true. 6. Government agencies are helpful, but there is a lot of red tape. *Absolutely true. They are paid to be helpful and our taxes pay for their well paid job and great benefits. They should do a good job, which includes politeness and respect as a civil servant. So no, sorry, you are wrong. This is all very true, unless a person has been duped by right wing media. The quick way to find this out is ask about the Prime Minister in a causal way. Right wing morons will let you know how dumb they are on the topic.
Also, I gave flowers to the nurses and doctor after my son was born. Definitely not bribery and not a crime. She's wrong on almost everything she says.
I grew up in a town with a large native population. They actually use the term "indian" to describe themselves. The official term is "first nations" but that is not used often in casual conversation. I generally use the term "native." "Eskimo" is what the Europeans originally called the Inuit people of the Arctic. That word is now viewed as derogatory.
I think it’s a similar situation to the n-word (with of course, different context), where some indigenous people are trying to make the word their own.
I think it depends on the relationship you have with your doctor.My husband and I both went through very difficult times with our health at the same time and our family doctor was there with us everry step of the way. We wanted to thank him and acknowledge him so we bought him a wine and cheese basket. He was very appreciative and never saw it as bribery. So I think it depends.
A lot of the different types of health care have policies about accepting items. It's not normally about bribing. More often its about the possibility of taking advantage of those you are caring for. The level of strictness can very, one care home I worked at it was ok for a family to say thanks by giving a 5$ Tim Card and at another it was not.
The gifts part: you are encouraged to give gifts, especially after a major event or near any of the winter holidays (whatever you celebrate). It's the value amount that has to be watched - gifts should generally be less than $20-50 for most purposes, for most people. That should cover gifts for doctors, nurses, teachers, garbage collectors, newspaper delivery, hairdresser, etc. Birthday party: You pay for yourself and a portion of the birthday person (or bride / groom) if going out to eat at a restaurant. Everyone chips in so that the celebrated person isn't paying for their (reasonable) portion for the evening. If the birthday party is at a home - then it's up to the celebrant whether they'd like to have a potluck event (attendees bring a dish to share) or if the celebrant wants to host everything themselves. No hard and fast rules here. Extras: - unless they're in a rush, whomever arrives first at a door holds it for the initial group of people. - no cutting in lines - apologize, in general. Especially if you collide with another person, regardless of who initiated the collision. Many Canadians have this habit so ingrained that they apologize to inanimate objects they bump into. - "Please" and "Thank you" are required, as is a response of some sort "you're welcome", "happy to", "no problem", etc. - Canadians tend to believe that every person is welcome to self-express their personal style of clothing/hair, non/religion, non/politics, choice of study/work, gender, sexuality, disability, seniority so long as those expressions are legal within our Country and being and end with the person who is "of age". Societally it is welcomed to discuss these matters within a group of people who are accepting of the discussion. It is frowned upon to discuss or 'force' these matters on people who do not wish to talk about it or believe as you do. Minor children are protected by law. Religion and politics are usually separate except in a few political parties. Re: Eskimo - it's a racist, derogatory word. It's rude. Please use Inuit unless you happen to know the actual name of the tribe. :)
This is a great rule of thumb. No lies detected! Lol! You should do a video! I'm only half way thru...did she mention the most important rule? Take your shoes off when you come inside the house! I disagree with her about much or at least she doesn't have the nuances of Canadians. Definitely no way on the birthday thing! Especially kids parties. I paid for everything for my sons birthday parties plus gift bags! I wouldn't in my wildest dreams have asked ppl to pay their own way! Presents weren't Required but kids want gifts! Adult parties maybe different, everyone pitches in to cover the birthday person, like you said. Whoever organizes the party either takes on the cost or plans it and Says up front as a pitch in for the birthday person. And lots more...but I didnt hear take your shoes off at the door...like, that's the first one I thought of. 😂😂
@@brendacassidy5344 Shoes allowed in my house! Between kids and dogs, bare feet are just plain dangerous. Just wipe your feet on the matt outside. Footwear only comes off if really wet, mucky, or full of snow.
The doctor and presents thing. Not a big deal. I gave my former doctor a thank you gift before I left Ottawa, nobody said squat. And it wasn't cheap, $100 back in 2000.
"Don't call Canadians, Americans!" Heh... Storytime: My father was the VP of Canadian Marketing, for a fairly big computer company in the 1980s. Just a few years after we'd moved from a small house to a very nice 4-bedroom house in the suburbs, some bigwig back in the company's US headquarters had a cost-saving idea: "We don't really need a Canadian marketing division; Canadians are the same as Americans!" They then laid off the entire department, and my dad went from having a six-figure income to unemployed (married with two small kids no less) in an afternoon. Now my very competent father soon joined another company, started at entry level and was able to put "VP" back on his business cards in less than 10 years, so we managed fine. The company though... they went out of business. I won't say they failed JUST because they let my dad go, or because they underestimated Canadians uniqueness... but hey, there it is, regardless. ^_^
I'm Canadian and I travel a lot. I get mistaken for someone from the states all the time and it's never once offended me. We have very similar accents. Not a big deal at all.
The most important take away from don't stare/talk about people in your own language is that Canada is a very diverse country. You a) don't want them talking about you in their language and b) they might very well speak you language no matter what they look like.
Several times in London, knowing that I was Canadian (and proudly wearing a wee maple leaf) I was nonetheless called an American. When challenged, the response was “same thing”. 😠 My reaction was to shake hands and say I’ve never met a Welshman before. They stiffened and said “no, I’m English”. I just said “same thing” ! 😆
I had a similar experience in Scotland. A guy I met said something similar and said I was from North America so I'm American. I agreed in principle but told him it would be the same as me calling him British as he's from the island of great Britain. He laughed and said if I called him British he'd take me outside for a fight. He was joking and laughed but said he then understood my point. He was a great guy and a great conversation.
I think the the gift-giving/tip point is really dependant on the industry. If you want to show your appreciation to someone, do your research as to what is accepted. I work as a flight attendant in Canada. For my job, we are not allowed to accept tips as they are considered bribes. However if a passenger brings us a small bag of chocolates as a treat to share with the crew during the holiday season, it is okay. If you want to give your child's teacher or principal a present at the end of the year, it is also okay. It is always better to give something that is not expensive but shows thought for the person's preference over something expensive that may be considered a bribe. Usually a card will accomplish the same thing. Expensive presents are really only reserved for work superiors around the holiday season or at their retirement party, or family and friends. For restaurants, tips are accepted. The expectation as to whether or not a tip should be left depends on the restaurant owners and their own cultural background. If you are paying by card and a tip option pops up on the machine, you should leave a tip. If not, it is not expected. There will often be a tip jar in places that are cash-only. Some places where you should ALWAYS tip is when you are visiting a hair salon, nail salon, barber, spa and are provided with great service.
I visited the soviet union in the early 1990's...and we were very adamant about putting Canadian flags on our clothing so people knew we were Canadian. I've also heard that Americans will wear Canadian flags on their outerwear because people will treat them better. :)
Like her first explanation, never call Canadian an American. Just like people from Hong Kong don't want to be called Chinese, as Hong Kongers are not Communist. :)
Of all the rules she has mentioned the number one rule is Do Not call us American! I lived in Germany and people called me American the all the time. I would explain that I was Canadian and the worst response would be "same thing" So I called them Czech. They would say "I AM NOT CZECH" Czech Republic is our neighbor. I would just reply "same thing" lol
My maiden name is Gauthier dit Gente. I know only cereal box French. Maybe a bit more but not enough to hold any kind of conversation. Yet, before I took my husband's name I would always get talked to in French just because people assumed I could based on my surname. I now have friends who run into the same issue because they have a Punjabi name and someone assumes they speak the lanquage. Don't get me wrong.. I would LOVE to be able to speak French but the point is to never assume something based on a look, accent or name.
Here we go. Collectively the peoples that walked from China can be called those three she listed. However I am born here too, which makes me indigenous/native. Generally First Nations is accepted as polite. Inside of that First Nation group there are peoples who stayed above the arctic circle. These peoples prefer to be referred to as Inuit. The word Eskimo used to be reserved exclusively for the Inuit. Which is to say Eskimo and Inuit refer to First Nations peoples who have lived north of the arctic circle, in Canada, since they walked across the Bering Straight so many millennia ago. Interesting fact, the Inuit are the inventors of the Kayak.
My understanding is that Inuit and Metis and First Nations are the three broad categories that indigenous people prefer. First Nations is not an umbrella term for Inuit or Metis. I’m not indigenous so am open to being corrected.
@Kate Reed first I will address the Metis. The Metis are cultural anomaly. What we do not remember about the settling of new lands, women don't come until there is a safe place. This is relevant because when the French men coupled with the first nations women, those children were shunned by both. Not French, not first nation. So, they ran to the Red River and settled. Today we call it Manitoba. The group was given 'status' in the 90's. Now the lines are moved, many children born to non First nation men, are raised as first nation persons. The tribal council gets the final say in who has what distinction. So, metis are French speaking 'mixed' peoples, granted status in modern times. It is true Inuit consider themselves a separate peoples from First Nation people. But a genealogist would disagree. My original post was trying to clarify 'Eskimo'. The peoples we called by that name prefer to be called Inuit. It is their word for themselves. As Canadians we respected and adopted it. I am not of the first nations either. In my travels I have taken time to speak and listen, First Nations is how they prefer to be called. You may see them as one people, but they see themselves are different people groups. Examples include: Iroquois, Mohawk, Cree.... it isn't a small answer much is left out for time. But I hope it clears it up a bit.
I don’t know about “bribing” a doctor but I can tell you that treating them respect and courtesy, showing a bit of appreciation for them and their staff, and actually following their advice and tracking the results will get you better and quicker treatment. It’s the same with anything. If people like you they care more about and treat you better. I never show up to my doctors office without Timmies treats for everyone.
A Canadian can't visit London without being taken for being American. It's happened to me and every other Canadian I know who has visited the UK. Personally, it didn't bother me, because our accents are quite similar to Americans' accents. Also, because of the massive size and pervasive influence of American populsr culture, the Amerucan accent is understandably much more common in foreign countries.
A Canadian can't visit Europe without being mistaken for an American. Come to think of it parts of the Middle East too. I got given a quiz to prove I was a Canadian when visiting Frankfurt. I was having lunch at a German pub in the Rommer (hope that is how it is spelled) and some guy asks me and my son if we were American. We said No we are Canadian. He then asked us several questions about Canadian politics, some of which I am sure many Canadians don't know. When we satisfied him that we were indeed Canadian we asked why the questions. He said many Americans pose as Canadians, but the main reason is there was about to be an Anti-Trump demonstration and they were going to pass the word that we were Canadians so nobody bothered us. I found that a rather nice gesture.
I was pleasantly surprised, when I was visiting the UK, by several different Brits who knew I was Canadian right off the bat. On one occasion, I was simply ordering a pint in a lovely pub in Wigan, Lancashire. The gent next to me asked, "And what part of Canada are you from?" A pause as he registered my look of mild surprise, then, "You see? We don't ALL automatically assume you are Americans!" It was nice - for a change! He said my accent gave me away. Makes sense, really, if one is listening closely enough.
I was born in England but I moved to canada when I was 5. When I traveled back to England I wore a canada t shirt but I was asked what part of US. Canadian health care is only is not a free as NhS because they don't cover any one medicine that people need..canada is not perfect as it is seem .we have a hidden grave in mass that it that turned out to be residential schools victims
She wasn't talking about just government agencies. If you have any problem, ask just about any Canadian and they will do everything they can to help even if it's just a suggestion as to who to talk to. I think this comes from the common knowledge that weather can kill and we all may need to rely on a stranger at some point. To that end, we treat every stranger with the same respect that anyone who has already saved our life deserves. For example, during a heavy Christmas storm across North Eastern North America I heard stories from both sides of the boarder. In NY people were dying while stranded in their cars in residential neighbourhoods. Meanwhile in Ontario, a family unexpectedly hosted Christmas for 10 stranded Korean tourists and their driver. This, I think you'll find, is what really separates Canada, Nordic and Scandinavian countries. They are the coldest, yet happiest countries in the world. Impo, there's a correlation.
Americans are afraid of each other. Canadians are not. Simple as that. There were a couple of Americans who stepped up, though. It was so unusual, it made the news down there.
I’m a Canadian and worked overseas for about 12 years. Constantly people would assume I’m American and I would say ‘no, I’m Canadian’ and they say ‘same thing’ and I would be so annoyed! I’d make them watch the video “My name is Joe and I am Canadian” the Canadian Beer commercial (which I love!)
No, it was a word in the language of native peoples much farther south who gave it to Europeans. "What are the people up there called?" asked the Europeans. "Eskimos," the southern natives replied, shaking their heads and smirking. The simple explanation, as I understand it, was that the Innu generally lacked firewood for cooking.
I once did a winter warfare exercise in the Arctic with the Canadian Rangers. These are Inuit people. They showed us traditional hunting and we ate seal blubber with them. They said now you are Eskimo too, and thought it was hilarious.
12:00 when it comes to gifts, it is ok as long as it's nothing too fancy or expensive. Also, the timing is very important. If a gift is given before or during services being rendered, it will 100% be considered a bribe. If the gift comes after services have been rendered, and you are no longer a patient or client, it is not a bribe as long as there is no reasonable expectation of Quid Pro Quo. Honestly though, a simple heartfelt Thank You card and maybe something "consumable" (meaning something that cannot be kept once used) such as chocolate or flowers is fine, so long as the price is kept low/reasonable. My cousin sent some financial business to a friend, his friend gave him a very nice thank you gift. It was gifted after the fact and with no expectation of anything in return. If the friend had sent the gift before hand, it would have indeed been considered bribery.
When I served In the RCAF back in the 1980's I was in a pub in Kinloss having a pint or two. Chatting to one of the locals she commented on my accent and said "You're an American". I answered no, I'm Canadian, to which she replied "same thing". I then asked her if she was British, she answered no I'm Scottish. I said "same thing", she got the point.
funny thing about point number one is that now american universities are now claiming `anyone from north and south america are now considered `americans. those universities certainly never asked canadians if its alright to unilaterally label us all as `americans. same thing probably applies to every other country on the two continents as well.
I work as a nurse and we can accept nominal food type gifts (eg. Chocolate or cookies, etc) without repercussions but anything that has value we cannot accept. As for indigenous peoples, First Nation, etc. they are not interchangeable. First Nation means First Nation but Indigenous means First Nation, Metis and Inuit so you have to be careful which word you use.
I don't know if you're at all interested in reacting to some Canadian folk songs, but if you are, The maple leaf forever - on Duke of Canada's channel, and land of the silver birch - Michael Mitchell are two good ones. A good video on an important Canadian event is, fascinating horror's video on the Halifax explosion.
In the part of Canada I live, if you invite someone to your birthday party, you pay for them. More often though, someone throws a party for you and pays for you.
I live on the east slope of the rockies in Alberta I drove all the way to Biloxi Mississippi not once did I get asked about my accent till I got to Kentucky I was asked if I was from California
Lol I’m from SE BC and Southern Alberta, and when I went to Panama 🇵🇦 back in 2014, there was an English couple from a nearby resort that walked over to our resort one night for drinks, and they asked my dad and I if we were from Scotland. Then on our return trip home we stopped in Vegas for a 48 layover. We walked the strip and bought some tickets to a hypnotist show, and the ticket booth lady asked us if we were from Ireland. But when I went to Orlando back in 2011, I didn’t get asked once about my accent or where I was from.
I'm open about politics, and (lack of) religion. If someone asks me directly. However, I don't go out of my way to talk about it unless I need to. There is another comment speaking of the jail and fines, thats not really a thing, is it taboo and looked down upon? Yes. But free speech is very well protected so long as its not slander. Hope everyone is taking care. 🇨🇦
i think you can honestly forget about this woman’s video. I’m a Canadien from Ottawa the national capital, we are very tolèrent people, you are à visiter in our country and we understand that you might not know all the in’s and out’s of our country. First of all there are no finds or jail for any of the offences she spoke of. You seem to be a very respectable personne and we would greet you with open arms. Welcome to Canada
@@lepotdefleur9906 i use my computer in both languages and the odd time it will add an accent but is still the same as if it was english,i guess that’s what happens when you are multi lingual but it’s strange that the only thing you noticed was the two tinny accents, thanks for the encouragement!!!
I have no idea where she got half of these ideas. First of all being rude, not staring at other people, not arguing about religion or politics in a public place is just common courtesy and it is NOT against the law. There are of course laws against hate but simply calling someone fat or calling a person of indigenous heritage by the incorrect term will not get you arrested or fined unless you do it in a menacing or threatening way. 2nd saying you can't give anyone a gift is down right wrong. You can't bribe or attempt to bribe people in a position of power or influence but that's not strictly a Canadian thing either. Having said all this the one thing she did get absolutely correct is that if you move to Canada or any other country you should have the mindset of adapting to their customs. I'm Canadian currently in the process of emigrating to Portugal and the different culture is not only something I need to respect but it is one of the reasons I'm moving
Calling Canadians American Regrettably, many countries fail to teach that America is actually made up of numerous nations. North America consists of Canada, the United States of America, and the United Mexican States; therefore, technically, all people living in North America are American. To distinguish who resides in each sovereign nation, each nation refers to the citizens of its country with a specific designation. Citizens of the United Mexican States are called Mexican; citizens of Canada are called Canadian; and citizens of the United States of America have appropriated the designation of American even though that designation is also the designation for all North Americans. It is curious that many people feel it is acceptable to call Canadians American but do not call Mexicans American. Could it be that it is because one of our two official languages is English? Maybe if we all only spoke French, we would finally be automatically called Canadien. Interestingly, no one in their right mind would call the citizens of Switzerland French, Italian or German because the country is next to those countries. Gifts In the past, doctors received gifts from their patience, but, over the years that custom has waned somewhat. Gifting a bottle of wine to say 'Thank You' for what they have done for you during the year or surgery is still acceptable and most appreciated. When invited to someone's home, it is the custom to gift the host/hostess with a bottle of wine or, to a lesser offering a bouquet of fresh flowers or a box of chocolates. Unless okayed by the host/hostess ahead of time, it is definitely not appropriate to take food, since the menu is set and the food, most likely, is already cooked or ready to be cooked. Help Canadians are nearly always willing to help. That said, we don't force ourselves on anyone; instead, we usually wait to be asked, lest we would be perceived as being pushy. That said, tourists are usually surprised if someone offers to help them if they are looking at a map or look lost. Either earlier family members or we directly are all immigrants, except for the Indigenous People on whose land we live. Therefore, from the moment newcomers arrive in Canada, they are treated as Canadians. Most people new to Canada quickly adjust and are comforted to discover the positive things they had heard about life in Canada prior to coming are true. Our peaceful, easy-going lifestyle where most people truly are accepting and welcoming is based on being a Constitutional Monarchy. Whether under French or British control in the early days up until the present day, our system has worked and for the most part, worked very well. Occasionally, a newcomer will scoff at our system and say we should be a republic. I remind them that there were many republics to which they could have gone but did not. They chose Canada because we are a stable and inclusive country that is so because of our stable democratic government. If that offends them, they should move to a republic that meets their criteria.....but they should not have the audacity to demand we change to suit them......that is just WRONG.
I would love to see you do a reaction to the Scottish history on Cape Breton island in the province of Nova Scotia. It's my home and has a large pop. of Scottish descendants. We have continued many Celtic traditions and even have a Gaelic speaking population here.
Canadians have pretty broad shoulders and thick skin. We don't get bent out of shape if you call us a "name". We are NOT however, "Americans"- though we ARE North Americans. If you act like a jerk to one of us, or are rude, several other people will tell you off in a hurry. Some First Nations people do not mind the term "Indian", but some do. My indigenous friends, and co-workers, for example, refer to themselves as "Indians", but I always say First Nation or indigenous. Instead of Eskimo, say Inuit. Canadians will discuss any subject, but not necessarily personally. I know this because I see 100 to 200 ppl a day at my front-line job, that I have been at for over 25 yrs. We are generally pretty friendly and chatty but some of us are bat-crap crazy. The bat-crap crazy component has gotten louder and more aggressive over the past few years- but it is the SAME bunch, not "new" people; they are just louder. They can simply be avoided. I bring my eye specialist a gift at Christmas. She rocks. Not bribery, I just like her. Sometimes I make homemade baked goods and take them to the office of some professional who has been particularly helpful or where I go regularly. For example, when my kids had braces I loved the orthodontist and his staff, so brought them treats. People give gifts to their kid's teachers all the time. My customers give me stuff sometimes, like candy, and one time, a lady made me a bracelet. I do not accept cash, though, from customers, that's not necessary, and it's company policy to not accept tips, anyway. Good thing- talk about awkward.... Basically it boils down to this: Be kind, be calm, be safe. Just be nice, don't be rude, be helpful, do smile, do chat back if someone chats with you, hold the door for the person behind you, let others go in front of you while walking, driving, or heading for a cashier, or an exit. Just be a pleasant, considerate and polite human, use whatever washroom you like, just wash your hands. And for God's sake- leave your gun at home, you do not need it!
As a Canadian, she is rather overstating the consequences of controversial speech. We do have hate crime laws but it isnt like your going to have to worry unless you are specifically harassing or threatening someone.or some group.
It seems that a lot of her topics are exaggerated for click bait. Some things are true - we Canadians don't appreciate being called Americans, staring is considered VERY rude, and you need to be mindful that people speak a lot of languages. Sensitive topics are not "banned" pr anything - we have protections against discrimination and hate speech but healthy discussions are good! It's true that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples should be called by the name they self-identify with but it's not jail-worthy. Gift giving is a tricky one - tips are appropriate and expected for the service industry, but for other professions things like gift baskets are appropriate, but when in doubt 'thank you' cards are always a safe bet. We've had problems culturally with laws regarding weddings, women's rights, etc. For the rudeness thing .... we are polite, but not always nice. You will get farther by being polite, but places like Toronto are very different from the Maritimes etc.
Lol I just found your channel a couple days ago and I'm over here learning about my own country through your reaction videos 😂 example: I knew B.C. was the most beautiful part of Canada but I can't believe I haven't made more effort in my 34 years to go see it for myself! I've been too busy going between Ontario and Newfoundland haha 😅
6:55 - Clarification: in real life (and by that I mean NOT on social media), are rarely brought up between strangers, and can be seen as rude. However, I would like to stress that you will NOT GO TO JAIL OR PAY FINES FOR SAYING THAT SORT OF STUFF. People will just think you're an ass. You can, however, get fired from your job if you harrass co-workers on sensitive topics, depending on the company you work for.
"Indians" was a misnomer so it's a problem. After that was ammended, the proper word changes so much due to the perception that renaming something somehow rids the topic of negative connotations. This is shown to be false by the fact that any new word soon is perceived to have some connotation which needs ridding, and that's why there is always a new one. It's a mugs game. I'm not sure if "Eskimo" has an intrinsic derogation or if it has just fallen into this pattern.
Abroad I'm always asked if I'm American. I don't get offended and when I tell them I'm actually Canadian, I usually get more friendliness and respect. Americans should not call themselves Americans - there's North America, Central America and South America. They are USAians!!
Cheers bud, you’d love the east coast, the Scottish and Irish built a pub there and never left, they still got that amazing Newfie accent… it’s not Irish, it’s not Scottish, it’s almost traveller like. You’d be welcome with beyond open arms there… a ton of Celtic fc supporters though lol.
we were on our second posting to germany(dad was rcaf)and in the hotel our first day they thought we were american and breakfast was brotchen and jam that night dad was drinking beer at the bar and they found out we were canadian bacon and eggs the next morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am Canadian from Cape Breton, and the most common & Safest topic: weather! No matter where you go in CB, I can almost guarantee at some point you will hear people talking about the weather, especially if it’s between strangers.
I was staying with a friend in Edinburgh and his friend went on a rant about Americans then apologized to me saying no offense. I said I'm Canadian not American he said oh thats alright then and continued his rant. It was quite funny lol
I enjoy your videos and comments. We usually bring or give enough for everyone because they work as a team and help each other. Sometimes we ask the staff what we can give or bring as a thank you for there work. You wouldn’t go to jail for many of some of she say , unless it is very serious.
The political talks point is mostly (in my case and my friends case) is just that we dont want to be talking about world wide depressing topics with random people because it runes the vibes that Canadians are so well known for and enjoy Also, you cant NOT be sent to jail for saying offensive things! Yes hate speech laws do exist but its just fines as far as i know. To be perfectly honest shes blowing things out of proportion abit. Doctors can not be given money or gift BY LAW, but sometimes if your REALLY close with the doctor over years, you can ASK if you can give them a gift if your changing doctors or something
I am a Scot and have lived in Canada for 52 years. This young woman is so wrong on so many points. The most important thing is to respect Canada. It is not the US and Canadians are not American. Also if you want Canada to be like your old country you best go back whence you came. Do not try to change Canada. Accept what it has to offer. You can make a good life, follow and practice your religious beliefs, and have the freedom that you perhaps did not previously have. Canadians, for the most part, are friendly and helpful if you will allow .
Wow, as a Canadian I had no idea I live in a police state. In reality the laws here aren't that different from other civilized nations, you are not going to jail or getting a fine, etc. for calling someone fat or mocking others, you yell fire! in a crowded theater or call in a bomb threat that's different, you're getting 3 hots and a cot behind bars for a bit. I've been mistaken for an American or called American, usually I just laugh and let them know they're in Canada and if they're looking for the US they need to go further south but only if they're lost, otherwise "hey welcome to Canada" and have a great stay.
For the gift giving, that's a new one, people will give thank you cards, or just verbally thank someone for their service. Tips are optional and can turn a good interaction into an awkward one because then the question becomes how much is enough, too much or too little. Depends on where you go and the type of service.
I'm originally from Ontario and am now in Alberta but some of these things are the same everywhere. When it comes to talking about or to someone about a person's nationality in Canada then it is best to just say "hi" to a person and let them tell you about themselves. Or you can ask what their nationality is. Just say you aren't originally from Canada and you are curious about different nations within the country. People are usually quite good about discussions if you do not assume or be too direct. It comes down to being a diplomatic person. The weight bit - never tell someone they are overweight or assume they are pregnant. Bad idea. Ignore it and leave that alone unless you KNOW the person is pregnant. Calling us American is bad. When called American we tend to think you believe we are a USA citizen as that is how the word is considered. We may be from North America but are proud to be Canadian. NOT American. We may adore our US neighbors but we want to be known as ourselves. Kind of like, yes that's my brother but I'm not him. As @richardweighill8556 said, "As political correctness became a thing," people started to speak out against being named by the Colonisers. This went on into other sectors such as LGGTB (if I messed that up I'll get so hung here), and so forth. So yes, it is best to not assume in Canada. Her comments about jail and such are a bit extreme. Those forms of situations don't tend to happen unless you are being a real ass about someone's personal space which includes much more than the physical space they don't like a person to cross. It is a good idea to not get in someone's face about themselves though. Just in case. You don't want to be one of the few who find a nasty person who will try to charge you on the slightest inclination.
@@kyleklukas4808 i don't know where you got the idea that "Canadians are descendants of the thirteen colonies". It's really not factual at all. Canadians are descendants of immigrants from all over the world, including some from the U.S.A. The original inhabitants of Canada were the First Nations peoples, the Inuit and Innu. Much of the country was populated by the English and French colonists, followed by other Europeans who came to harvest furs and fish to provide food and clothing for Europe.
@@kyleklukas4808 At the time of migration from the 13 colonies to what is today Canada, the Revolutionary War had just ended. So it is ridiculous to say that the Loyalists were emigrating from one country to a foreign one. They were British subjects of North America moving from one part of British North America to another. It's rather like saying, ceteris paribus, that Ukrainians fleeing from the Donbas to Kiev today are emigrants out of Russia!🙄
@PatchesRips No. The Brits were in Canada AS WELL as the colonies who revolted, and became the USA. While there were a lot of Loyalists in Ontario, and the Maritimes, they did NOT come from the 13 colonies! They were Brits who remained loyal to the Crown. And, even then, they make up only a small percentage of the people in Canada.
I am Canadian and live in Quebec, I agree with people saying that she is a bit extreme. A lot of the things she said would varie depending on the people you're speaking to. For exemple, talking about people's appearance in a negative way is defenitly frowned upon but if you don't constantly do it (which then could be seen as bullying or harassement) you won't really have any repercussion from it apart people thinking you might not be someone they want to hang out with. Also the thing with birthdays varie a lot. A lot of people don't expect gifts for their birthdays and a lot of people will pay for the guest's meal if they invited them to their home, though it is true that the one who's birthday it is won't pay for you if they invited you to the restaurant to celebrate. The thing about not giving gifts to thank worker is fairly true. Almost every job (from my experience) forbids you to accept gifts from customers, because it could be seen as bribing. In one of my job, a customer brough us coffee almost every week and we technically shouldn't have accepted them because it could be seen as bribing. It is even worse for big gifts. It is also not something in our culture(at least form what i've seen) to give gifts to medical personnel to thank them and a lot of our hospital are public so it could indeed be seen as bribery. Though I'm pretty sure most people would see it as a mark of good faith and not attempt to bribery. Tips are indeed a way to show gratitude but are also something you give because you feel like you don't have a choice because waiters and waitresses have jobs where receiving tips is counted in their pay, hence they are jobs were they can be paid under the minimum wage because it is considered that the tips will make up for the rest and can be pretty substancial.
Born and raised in Montreal, family from Nova Scotia, mixed so many ways. Yeah I got people asking if I was American, I was kinda insulted, we may speak the same primary language, but fundamentally we're quite different. Everything she said is right, that's why Canadians are viewed as very nice around the world, cuz we LEARN from our differences, we respect different cultures. No problem giving a gift to a doctor, I've given gifts to people, just don't do it at work with a boss or something lol.
She's making us sound like we're extremely sensitive people who are very easily offended. Not true. If, for example, you've just met someone but the conversation turns naturally to a potentially controversial topic such as politics or religion.....that's perfectly o.k.! What will not be o.k. is if you refuse to acknowledge that there are multiple perspectives that are all quite valid, just different - we're not big on intolerance and disrespect. It's not the topic that will annoy anyone or the different point of view - it's the rudeness and disrespect.
I've listened to this young lady. I don't know where she's getting her information, it's a it over the top, for sure. This is Canada, where I was born and raised. Being fined, going to jail regarding the points of her talk, is over exaggerated. I have a great GP, and yes, every now and again, like Springtime, I might bring her Tulips. No "bribe" I just think she's a great person, and GP. Besides that, that's just me being me, I love to bring a smile to those I know, am grateful for. It's just human kindness. We all can use some kindness. I wouldn't take this ladies discussion too seriously. Welcome to Canada. ❤
Hey Mert, here in Fletchers Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada, it's only -3c, with about 5cm of snow on ground, watching two American bald eagles on the thin ice of the newly frozen lake today! Hope it's not too humid there? Great video as always!! 😀👌👍✌
When I spent 6 months in Australia after graduating from university, virtually everyone assumed 8 was a "Yank", as they say, the first time I encountered them. I didn't resent it, because I know that our accents sound similar to foreigners and they meant no offense. It's just that American popular culture is far more widespread than Canadian. Once I would I form them that I was Canadian, all was well. In fact, better than well, as they often confided in me that they felt, as Aussies, a closer connection to Canadian than Americans, because of our Commonwealth connection and similar outlooks and senses of humour.
14:00 "Who pays for the birthday party?" Alright, firstly there's no such "standard Canadian party procedure", and typically you can assume whomever is hosting the party is paying for it, unless you're told otherwise. Some of the more drinking-heavily-and-dancing kind of house parties might have a donation bowl at the door where you can choose to help out with the cost of everything (to whatever extent you're comfortable with) and some parties have a "Bring your own booze" advisory (which not only cuts down on costs, but everyone can have the booze they already know they like). What I think happened to her, and her friend's birthday party, had less to do with being Canadian as it did entering middle-age. At a certain point in our lives, we're (hopefully) making enough money to live independently or as a couple, and we can buy any stuff that we really need or might reasonably want. We might not be living in a home so large we can find space to store 20 gifts from our friends that we probably DIDN'T need or want. What we want at this age is not more stuff, but a good experience; a great time with our friends and loved ones; a memory to share together. So that birthday girl's idea was "no gifts please, but in exchange, we're all going to this special event thing together and you can buy your own ticket rather than spend money on a gift." And if they were all going out to a grownup something special like a Broadway show... those tickets are like $150 a head. For 20 people that would be $3000! That might be two mortgage payments for her! Hell yeah, you can buy your own ticket!
I am Canadian. Born and raised here in Alberta. I game out so I definitely come across lots of people from all over. Mostly Americans. Which for the most part the Americans I've come across have actually been polite, friendly, etc. Especially the Southern Americans. I absolutely hate it when anyone compares me to Americans. Don't get me wrong I love Americans. If I ever moved away from Alberta I'd move to the states. Mostly likely Tennessee. But we are two completely different countries. Two completely different places. Two completely different cultures. Being a truckers daughter I definitely cuss. Especially when emotions are high or angered. So whenever someone compares me to the Americans, or says something like "aren't you similar to Americans" I get worked up, and I am not nice at all. One of the Americans I hang out with isn't exactly a fan of Canadians himself. I'll call him Anti-Canadian. The job Anti-Canadian has puts him in contact with a lot of foreigners especially Canadians when they travel during winter. And a lot of the Canadians he's encountered are not nice. They have that "Karen" attitude. We get on okay because we understand each other, respect each other, and share a few mutual friends. There was one person new to the group. I'll call him New-Guy. He was just getting to know everyone and asking questions which is normal in the gaming community. New-Guy said "Aren't you the same as America? Why don't you just call yourself American?" I was going to go off on him. But Anti-Canadian beat me to it. He ripped into New-Guy. I'm not going to repeat what Anti-Canadian had said. It's just not appropriate for here. But he had even me blushing and trying to figure out if this was real. Again I'm a trucker's daughter. Everyone on dad's side of the family is a trucker and/or biker. I've been around a lot of truckers and bikers. So not much fazes me. It's a feit in itself to make me blush and question things and Anti-Canadian definitely did exactly that. New-Guy did not last. He disappeared. Please don't compare us Canadians to Americans. I'm sure many Americans wouldn't mind it. But it is still very much offensive. It's just not nice. Please don't compare any country to another. Every country is its own unique place. And it should be respected.
Lived in the UK for 3 years and all the time when I met people the questions was "Where about in America are you from?". I would reply "I am Canadian". They would say "Oh sorry!"
I had a wife who was from Lithuania, Lietuva, and I'm a musician. One day I had some free time when she was out and about, as a joke I learned her national anthem. I sang it to her when she got home. I purposely learned the Russian national anthem! That didn't go over well :)
So I worked as a registered nurse until a couple of years ago. It is considered acceptable for a patient or a patient's family to give small gifts to the staff, in general, to share, like chocolates or doughnuts, but accepting a gift as an individual is against the rules. It might still happen, but it's usually kept quiet. If management ever found out, they might have a problem with it. Also, cash gifts would be viewed as particularly inappropriate. It would be highly, highly unlikely that you would ever end up in jail because you offended somebody. Problems with HR, definitely. Jail, not really.
I'm in BC, and every native/aboriginal/First Nations person I've spoken with who referred to himself or his people used the term Indian! Just in casual speech, you understand. You might compare it to Afro-American males greeting friends with "Hey, my n---a!" You don't get to say that if you're not black, and similarly you don't call call people Indians unless they're from India or you're Tlinglit (or Squamish, Carrier, Nishga, Haida, Tsleil-watuth, Musqueam, etc.)! Other point: The woman says "...you might go to jail" a few times. There are no laws against being a jerk, or prejudiced, if that's what you enjoy. What you CAN'T do is stand on the courthouse steps and advocate anything that threatens the rights or lives of a recognizable group. Yelling that trans people and gays should be exterminated, for example, is hate speech under the law, and that will get you arrested and charged. But we aren't as jail-happy as she seems to think.🤬
I work in Ontario Healthcare. Healthcare workers are not allowed to accept gifts of monetary or personal nature. Homemade cookies at Christmas is one thing, but jewelry is another. Each employer has different policies and procedures, but basically it can change the nature of relationship between patients and their medical staff.
Cant expect everyone to have grew up like this, but my family does not talk about politics EVER in front of kids. This was to avoid bias, if you asked who they voted for they would say its none of your business. I was always told to vote for what i believe in no matter what amyone says. It really does bother me when a stranger talks about politics with me.
As long as it's not a person of authority, like a member of the Government, a Police officer, or judge, gifting is not a big deal. People have given gifts to doctors/surgeons/EMTs,/Firefighters for saving their life, it doesn't happen often, but it does happen.
That’s not true at all about gift giving in Canada. I have had surgeries and I have always brought a gift to the follow up appointment for the doctor and staff. I also always give a gift to the ward that I was on. I’m a nurse, and it is very common for families to bring food for the staff. Also I’ve never heard of anyone having to pay to attend someone’s birthday celebration. The host always pays. Very true though on never calling a Canadian American…extremely insulting to Canadians
i'm a Canadian living in London Ontario. I'm in my 60's and I have never hosted or been invited to an birthday party where the guest has had to pay their own way. I find it appalling that someone did that to her. I have been to maybe three wedding parties where the guests have had to pay for alcohol at a drastically reduced cost and the money collected is a gift to the bride and groom. This method is usually made clear on the invitation also. Sad that she had that experience.
I have had several English people think I was American and when I told them I was Canadian they say "same thing". That is a little offensive but I recognize we are similar but with some huge cultural differences. Most Canadians are proudly un-American. There are three indigenous groups in Canada and none of them are Eskimo or Indian. They are First Nations, Metis and Inuit. Metis are mixed culture and Inuit are the Northern indigenous groups. While "Indian" is considered offensive, the government still has a Ministry of Indian Affairs and First Nations people have "Indian" status. Her comments on not offending someone with speech offends a lot of people. Freedom of speech has always been a hallmark of Canada but the current government is trying to impose controls on it. Something many visitors are unaware of is that openly drinking alcohol outside of a licensed establishment is not permitted. So walking the streets with a can of beer is illegal. Each province is different but we still have hangovers that go all the way back to Canada's period of prohibition.
You don’t give gifts to doctors, police, lawyers. But, you can give something to their staff, after you have been helped. Flowers for the nursing station, donuts for EMS, that kind of thing. Not alcohol.
First, thank you very much for us Canadians : we definitely are NOT so-called "Americans" (neither are they : America being a continent, not a country, they merely are United-Statesians, in my view). Thanks for the Canada's First Nations people also but I learned that "eskimo" is a word that derives from the Innu (Montagnais) word "ayas̆kimew" meaning "snow-shoe netter" so, not an insult at all. But kindly ask if you may use it beforehand, to be sure. Racists, sexists or bullies are not sent to jail merely for being that way, in Canada. Our system of laws is called in french "état de droits" or "state of rights". It serves to protect individual rights and collective best interests, balancing the two to find the acceptable equilibrium. About bribes, they are considered so only when you deal with public services (federal or provincial governments' offices, municipal authorities or functionaries, para-government organisations like health system or schools, for example) and generally speaking, a public servant will simply refuse your gift because they could loose their job over that. But it's not a bribe when you are tipping people working in private service businesses like the hairdresser, taxi driver, restaurant server. Overall being considerate and simply asking questions when you're not sure what to do is the best policy in Canada. As she said, most Canadians will bend over backwards to help you integrate into local culture.
I am a Canadian living in Edmonton, Alberta. She is a bit extreme. She really makes the place sound fairly rigid, it is NOT like that. Her comments on the First Nations people are true. Some are very sensitive about what they are called and sometimes the acceptable term changes often. Eskimo however according to Inue friends of mine is NOT an insult, it is an old term that is no longer used, what matters is HOW it is used. If it is used in a derogatory tone expect some back blast, if it is just used innocently, because you didn't know, you will be politely corrected. You will Not go to jail for being rude!!! There are lots of rude people in Canada; just most people are not. You don't have to travel far to find one. The police really do have better things to do than monitor your conversations. Controversial topics, while frowned on will not get you thrown in jail LOL. Unless you are being very racist or sexist and then it has to be very gross conduct. Probably not a stretch to say you won't win friends this way. Canadians do pride themselves on being helpful that is true. I know of many people more than happy to help out a traveler, even taking them where they need to go. Canadian do hate being called American, actually American bashing is kind of a National Sport. Worse is when you tell someone no you are Canadian and they say "Same thing", it is not. There is nothing wrong with American people, they are wonderful, most here dislike the politics. For Canadians it really sucks to have your country referred to as just another part of the US. Can't tell you how many times I have been in the US and people have asked me why we haven't just become their newest state. They have no idea how big this country is, nor do they care. As for bribing a doctor, that is a new one to me, might be different when you are an immigrant from a place where bribing is common, I couldn't comment on that. For me a doctor is another job, a respected one of course but no special status. Bribe a police officer that is a different story and you will likely go to jail for that. For the most part Canadians understand when someone is not from around here the accent usually gives it away and you get a lot of leaway if you are friendly, nobody expects you to know all this.
You can't accept gifts in healthcare. You can give a gift for an entire unit or floor but you're not allowed to accept them as a personal one. You will get into trouble.
I've talked to Inuit people and Eskimo to some is taken in a wrong way still. As far as I know it was an insult from other tribes and the Europeans adopted it.
Eskimo litterally means: the ones who eat raw meat. It is offensive to most Inuit.
@@truemoonlightful what you said, lol.
@@SmallTalkWNickyD Eskimo is an accepted tribal? group? name but by a group of Inuit in Alaska. I just wouldn't use it. First Nations is generally the safest - or just ask.
I live in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side and it’s honestly Americans that do it the most. I swear they think we’re just a byproduct of their country. But travelling abroad or anywhere else, if I get mistaken for an American and politely correct them and tell them I’m Canadian, they apologize profusely. It’s cute.
I just say yes, North American. Then, they say Canadian?
I'm a Canadian who spent three months working in Aberdeen, Scotland. One day, I was in a cab returning to my hotel, and I got into a conversation with the Cabbie. Actually, it was quite one sided. He was rather outspoken and went on and on about the Scottish dislike of the British and British dislike of the Scottish. It was quite entertaining actually. Toward the end of his talk he said, "But, you Yanks wouldn't understand it!!". I immediately said, "I'm not American, I'm Canadian, and I do understand what you're saying. We have the English Speaking Canadians and the French Speaking Canadians. Both proud people but we mostly get along.". Well, he apologized profusely. He acted as if he'd insulted me terribly. It was actually quite funny.
Scottish people don't dislike the British, they are British, they dislike the English. Great Britain, the island, has three countries on it: Scotland, Wales, and England. Together with Northern Ireland they make up the political unit called the UK.
Did you mention that anglophones burnt down the parliament of Canada in the capital Montreal because of you are racists.... anglophones treated french as second class citizens in Canada ... UK is another story your comments about Canada show your ignorance
And yet here you are -- a typical idiot/ignorant Canadian who can't tell the difference between British and English!
Being called an American is fighting words.
When I get mistaken for an American, I simply say "I'm not American", and stop there. This brings on confusion and most times, after a pause of varying length, a dawning realization that, oh, right, you must be Canadian, followed by a sheepish grin and an apology. No offence taken, I say, and we move on. Make it a learning moment.
There are 3 unique indigenous peoples, First Nations ( Indians), Inuit( eskimos), Metis,( mixed native and european mostly Scottish and French) Scottish heritage is strong in Canada. A lot of major players in the creation of Canada were Scots.
@The Internetwanderer Indians from america they were called ... we know they are a lot of Indians from India in Toronto and Vancouver becoming India and China
If you know the actual nation, you can use that. Anishnabe, Cree, Wendat, MiKmaq etc.
The video you reacted to was a bit odd to me... Many of the things she mentioned would apply to any country. And she’s confused about some things. I can assure you that you will definitely not end up in jail or paying a fine for saying controversial things like calling someone fat 😂😂😂 No idea where she got that idea but it made me spit out my drink! And when she said “you’re not allowed to give gifts to anyone” that was pretty hilarious too. And then she claimed that you could go to jail for that too 😂😂😂 Where did you find this video?!
^ this
This is the problem with RUclips. It's fizzing with ignorance and misinformation (not to mention simple mental illness) posing as educational instruction. I take a look in hoping to learn something and most of the time it's plainly nonsense. I've been going back to books, preferably published by reputable firms at least 20 years ago-if not 50, 100 or 200.
I can't stress it enough, Mert Can my friend: _You are barking up the wrong tree. Look elsewhere._ 😕
The only thing I can think of is she has to be going to university here. I have heard statements like that told to students from abroad. That is people too lazy to help people learn that there is such thing as being too honest.
Is she on crack. 70 years old Canadian born & have no idea what she is talking about.
I think she was referring to workplace harassment, as she mentioned HR in her statement.
If you just walk up to someone in the street and say they are fat, you may walk away with a broken nose.
Good topics. I'd like to add one more. Do not cut in line (queues). I once landed in a country I shall not name and queued up to get admitted at customs. Not being used to managing queues in that country and being from Canada, fully two plane loads that landed after me were able to cut ahead of me. To a Canadian that is very upsetting. Lining up for a coffee at Tim Hortons, don't even try it.
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Applies to the road too!
I grew up in British Columbia in the 60s and 70s and Eskimo and Indian were still common terms. As political correctness became a thing and people were more educated in these matters we learned that it was the Colonisers who gave these people those names rather than learning what they called themselves. We’re gradually working these things out of common language. The sooner the better.
"Immigrant" is preferable to "colonizer". I am not a colonizer.
Colonizer? During the time the first Canadians took Canada over wasn’t the entire world establishing borders through wars? First Nations never fought back and that is THIS generations issue? I feel for the First Nations issues but we have to admit they have been raised to be victims. Everything we do for them amd they still complain meanwhile only Indian bands are allowed casino licenses- surely having a monopoly of gambling in Canada they can pay for their reservations to have water? Or move all their people OFF the reservations to live with the rest of us? Where does all that casino money go? I tried to get into med school in the 90’s with a 95% grade point average yet 5 card carrying First Nations students got in from my high school that had a 75% grade point average and I didn’t. Same high school, same socioeconomical background. So pardon me if I’m a rude canadian that is starting to get sick and tired of all this victimization they raise their children with. It’s 2023- stop waiting for government handouts and become self sufficient on your casino money. There were wars back then that made borders- your group were the morons that didn’t fight back. You continue with that loser mentality forever and ever. We won’t say this out loud but we are all thinking about it and are getting sick of the victim mentality and that all us white people that pay for everything are the bad guys over a century later.
The irony about 'eskimo' is that we never really understood what the term meant. We asked the Dene about their neighbors and they told us about the Eskimos, up North. While we believed that it meant 'eaters of raw meat', it turns out to only mean 'people who do not speak Dene', so everyone can be divided into two groups: people who speak Dene and eskimos. Needless to say, my movement to have the Edmonton CFL team renamed the "Edmonton People Who Do Not Speak Dene" went absolutely nowhere.
@@NWRCB colonizer is the correct term for the people he’s referring to. The British who came to Canada to establish a British colony and didn’t bother to learn what the Native people wanted to be called. At that time the British would never have considered themselves immigrants. They were here to form a British Colony. Establish a British government.
@@triciasawyer9750 I am glad they did. Made this country a great British country.
Since a lot of Scots settled this country, you would be more than welcome! A funny thing about Canadians is that most of us keep our heritage - as well as being proud Canadians. When I was a kid, people would ask me “what nationality are you “ (stupid question) and I would say Canadian. No, no they would say: what nationality are you? I would then say (knowing what they meant all along); do you mean what is my HERITAGE? Of course the answer was yes. My heritage is Icelandic by the way (among others). But I am a proud CANADIAN!
Exactly. I am ...according to a DNA test, am as white as a marshmallow. However, my children's father is of mixed heritage. My one daughter happens to show some of that mix in her bone structure and skin tone. She is constantly asked where she comes from. Incredibly rude. She puts them in their place very quickly by saying... my mother's vagina. Most just shut up and go beat red. My ancestors came from Europe, mainly the UK as well as what is now Belgium. I can trace my paternal heritage to 1645 when my 10 times great grandparents arrived..and stayed.. in Montreal. We all original came from a different place..even the first nation's were migratory. Canada is a collection of many cultures and most of the time we get along. But like any place there are people that want things to stay like we were in the 17th century. It's how you collectively handle those disagreements.
Sounds like an honest question, in my opinion. I don't think your daughter's response is. What's wrong with her replying "Canada"?
@@denisegreene8441 I get asked all the time where I’m from. It means where in Canada I came from. it is a common question. I’m from NS but I live out West. I also ask people the same question.
Not a clue where she's getting a lot of this. No one is getting tossed into jail for making nasty comments
We have rude people here, just like everywhere
Also, if I invite you to my house for a birthday, I pay for it. And you can bring a gift.
In 2019 I was in St. Andrews (Scotland) on vacation and decided to play a last-minute round of golf. When I checked in, I was paired with three gentlemen from Scotland, one mid-fifties and two early twenties. They were a father and two sons. On the tee I introduced myself by my first name, when the father immediately and rudely advised me that they would be playing alone and that I would have to play later. Rather than argue, I let them go ahead.
Before leaving the tee, one of the sons asked "Have you been here long from America?". I responded "I am not American. I am Canadian, and my Mother was born in Inverness.". His jaw dropped and his face went blank before quickly leaving to catch up to the others who had left without a word.
So, sometimes appearing to be an American can be a problem. This is why every Canadian tourist wears the Maple Leaf (somewhere) and why many Americans do the same.
@@drunkvegangal8089 Maybe a Canadian passport should be required to get a Maple Leaf patch.
She is viewing Canada through Russian eyes. What she says is essentially true, but sometimes she emphasizes things to much. E.g., you CAN go to jail for saying bad things - it is verbal assault. But, that almost never happens in real life. She is right about how many Canadians HATE being called American; I happen to be one of them! I was surprised travelling in England how many knew I was Canadian, apparently by the way I spoke. That didn't work always though!
She keeps saying go to jail or pay a fine... I think she forgets she is in Canada and not Russia. Very strange.
Every one I knew had been in jail ,its so totalitarian.
Worse than Russia with Trudeau in charge, are you Canadian.
@@michaelayling8855 If everyone you know has been to jail then that sounds like you need to start meeting more people outside of your limited social group. Out of the hundreds of people I’ve met only 3 have been in jail. Even the highest crime-rate areas in the country don’t have as extreme of a rate of imprisonment as you’re claiming.
Sorry but you clearly don’t understand what totalitarian means either. Research what USSR was like under Stalin or China under Mao. Canada is divided into 3 branches of government (executive, judicial, and legislative) to prevent any one branch from political overreach.
Nice try though, next time try thinking things through and research your own arguments before saying them to others in public
@@michaelayling8855 Worse than Russia? Seriously? Dude, do a little research before you make idiotic statements like that. Canadians have more freedom and more rights than even Americans do. So just shut it already. And if it’s so bad here, you’re free to leave. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
@@michaelayling8855Been a Canadian my whole life and have lived on Russia's doorstep, and I can safely say that you don't know what the hell you are talking about
We also have the apology act because we say sorry so much that it can't be used as an admittance of guilt
I even apologize when I burp and I’m alone in the room 😂😂😂
Depends on the Native, I am Algonquin/Nippissing, I use Indian /native as my preference. Some natives don't like using Indian, r offended by it, however, to be on the safe side, for sure, use First nation or Indigenous. ( to be " politically correct" ) I use it when being around Native organisations etc.
The birthday thing is not accurate. My family was the one setting up and paying for everything for your birthday and your friends get to come bowling or something for free. Your friends do bring gifts. This was the same for everyone I knew growing up in Ontario. Although when you get older in your 20s it might be common for someone to have a birthday at a bar or something and not have the funds to pay for everyone while they’re still younger
Same with me, although when little it was a party at home, with games like pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and musical chairs, with hot dogs, hamburgers, cake and ice cream. Going out wasn't a thing. Mustn't forget the goody bags, which were a thank-you for coming.
I ve been to both kinds of party, different birthday traditions are like different wedding traditions
She's speaking to college aged people, she isn't talking about children's birthdays. She also said it was bithdays where you would go out somewhere. I would never go out for someone's birthday and expect them to pay for everyone. That's nuts.
Usually you can manage 3 12 packs of Beer - it is only for friends.
I've never heard of some of these things she's talking about and I've lived in Canada my whole life. Paying for going to someone else's birthday or party?
Unless it's potluck and everyone is bringing a dish.
I've never heard of not being able to give a teacher, nurse, doctor, etc., a small gift. Flowers, chocolates, etc.
Love your channel! My ancestors settled in Eastern Ontario in late 1790's from the Highlands of Scotland. I love that Canada is a place that appeals to other cultures. I have noticed some new citizens complain about Canada and it irks me-I often think, then why did you come here? They often complain even though their home country is unstable. It's baffling. I'm proud that Canadians are generally good-natured and don't complain about other countries.
I agree. She is not reflecting reality in Canada.
Points as accurate:
1. Don't call Canadians Americans.
Absolutely true. We will joke around about it with you to diffuse the situation, but further kindness that could be offered won't be. A feeling of 'F U for doing that' in our mind.
2. Don't call them 'Indians', as Indians, are from India.
*Absolutely true. They will definitely not appreciate it, and will likely tell you to your face and inform you quite directly.
3. 'S**t talking' Religion, politics, money, hate/race talk/joke, sex, gender.
*Absolument true. Unless with friends that may accept a CLEAR joke. I wouldn't suggest it. You may get the truth on your ignorance and lack of respect, especially if you are a loud mouth right-wing American. You ain't in America, so be careful you ain't protected by your 'culture' of idiocy. We are educated and we will destroy you with facts, possibly get you arrested. Because out laws and Bill of Rights are important.
4. Discrimination to the point of what is hate speech is illegal. At work, you can get fired, reported, or even jailed.
* Absolutely true. Respect everyone as you wish to be respected. Push this issue with defensiveness, or do to someone in public, and you could get jerseyed and a knees to the face, or at a minimum, a very close to your face talking to by a guy or girl that you had best not mess with. Respecting everyone is a big deal.
5. Gifting in business is outlined in employee handbooks. Reject them. Never have I seen a single person ever give Drs or any professional gifts, it is considered bad taste and not what should be done in a first world nation.
* Absolutely true.
6. Government agencies are helpful, but there is a lot of red tape.
*Absolutely true. They are paid to be helpful and our taxes pay for their well paid job and great benefits. They should do a good job, which includes politeness and respect as a civil servant.
So no, sorry, you are wrong. This is all very true, unless a person has been duped by right wing media. The quick way to find this out is ask about the Prime Minister in a causal way. Right wing morons will let you know how dumb they are on the topic.
"American" is not offensive to me. I'm Canadian but I am north American.
Also, I gave flowers to the nurses and doctor after my son was born. Definitely not bribery and not a crime. She's wrong on almost everything she says.
What a bunch of horse hockey!!! I think it made me more stupid for having listened to it!!
She has no clue what she is talking about!!!
I grew up in a town with a large native population. They actually use the term "indian" to describe themselves. The official term is "first nations" but that is not used often in casual conversation. I generally use the term "native."
"Eskimo" is what the Europeans originally called the Inuit people of the Arctic. That word is now viewed as derogatory.
I married an Eskimo, & the only people who find the word derogatory are non Eskimos.
I think it’s a similar situation to the n-word (with of course, different context), where some indigenous people are trying to make the word their own.
always been "native" for me .
I think it depends on the relationship you have with your doctor.My husband and I both went through very difficult times with our health at the same time and our family doctor was there with us everry step of the way. We wanted to thank him and acknowledge him so we bought him a wine and cheese basket. He was very appreciative and never saw it as bribery. So I think it depends.
A lot of the different types of health care have policies about accepting items. It's not normally about bribing. More often its about the possibility of taking advantage of those you are caring for. The level of strictness can very, one care home I worked at it was ok for a family to say thanks by giving a 5$ Tim Card and at another it was not.
The gifts part: you are encouraged to give gifts, especially after a major event or near any of the winter holidays (whatever you celebrate). It's the value amount that has to be watched - gifts should generally be less than $20-50 for most purposes, for most people. That should cover gifts for doctors, nurses, teachers, garbage collectors, newspaper delivery, hairdresser, etc.
Birthday party: You pay for yourself and a portion of the birthday person (or bride / groom) if going out to eat at a restaurant. Everyone chips in so that the celebrated person isn't paying for their (reasonable) portion for the evening. If the birthday party is at a home - then it's up to the celebrant whether they'd like to have a potluck event (attendees bring a dish to share) or if the celebrant wants to host everything themselves. No hard and fast rules here.
Extras:
- unless they're in a rush, whomever arrives first at a door holds it for the initial group of people.
- no cutting in lines
- apologize, in general. Especially if you collide with another person, regardless of who initiated the collision. Many Canadians have this habit so ingrained that they apologize to inanimate objects they bump into.
- "Please" and "Thank you" are required, as is a response of some sort "you're welcome", "happy to", "no problem", etc.
- Canadians tend to believe that every person is welcome to self-express their personal style of clothing/hair, non/religion, non/politics, choice of study/work, gender, sexuality, disability, seniority so long as those expressions are legal within our Country and being and end with the person who is "of age". Societally it is welcomed to discuss these matters within a group of people who are accepting of the discussion. It is frowned upon to discuss or 'force' these matters on people who do not wish to talk about it or believe as you do. Minor children are protected by law. Religion and politics are usually separate except in a few political parties.
Re: Eskimo - it's a racist, derogatory word. It's rude. Please use Inuit unless you happen to know the actual name of the tribe. :)
This is a great rule of thumb. No lies detected! Lol!
You should do a video!
I'm only half way thru...did she mention the most important rule?
Take your shoes off when you come inside the house!
I disagree with her about much or at least she doesn't have the nuances of Canadians.
Definitely no way on the birthday thing! Especially kids parties. I paid for everything for my sons birthday parties plus gift bags! I wouldn't in my wildest dreams have asked ppl to pay their own way! Presents weren't Required but kids want gifts!
Adult parties maybe different, everyone pitches in to cover the birthday person, like you said.
Whoever organizes the party either takes on the cost or plans it and Says up front as a pitch in for the birthday person.
And lots more...but I didnt hear take your shoes off at the door...like, that's the first one I thought of. 😂😂
@@brendacassidy5344 Shoes allowed in my house! Between kids and dogs, bare feet are just plain dangerous. Just wipe your feet on the matt outside. Footwear only comes off if really wet, mucky, or full of snow.
The doctor and presents thing. Not a big deal. I gave my former doctor a thank you gift before I left Ottawa, nobody said squat. And it wasn't cheap, $100 back in 2000.
"Don't call Canadians, Americans!" Heh... Storytime:
My father was the VP of Canadian Marketing, for a fairly big computer company in the 1980s. Just a few years after we'd moved from a small house to a very nice 4-bedroom house in the suburbs, some bigwig back in the company's US headquarters had a cost-saving idea: "We don't really need a Canadian marketing division; Canadians are the same as Americans!" They then laid off the entire department, and my dad went from having a six-figure income to unemployed (married with two small kids no less) in an afternoon.
Now my very competent father soon joined another company, started at entry level and was able to put "VP" back on his business cards in less than 10 years, so we managed fine.
The company though... they went out of business. I won't say they failed JUST because they let my dad go, or because they underestimated Canadians uniqueness... but hey, there it is, regardless. ^_^
I'm Canadian and I travel a lot. I get mistaken for someone from the states all the time and it's never once offended me. We have very similar accents. Not a big deal at all.
Same here. Too many people being "offended" these days.....
The most important take away from don't stare/talk about people in your own language is that Canada is a very diverse country. You a) don't want them talking about you in their language and b) they might very well speak you language no matter what they look like.
Several times in London, knowing that I was Canadian (and proudly wearing a wee maple leaf) I was nonetheless called an American. When challenged, the response was “same thing”. 😠 My reaction was to shake hands and say I’ve never met a Welshman before. They stiffened and said “no, I’m English”. I just said “same thing” ! 😆
I had a similar experience in Scotland. A guy I met said something similar and said I was from North America so I'm American. I agreed in principle but told him it would be the same as me calling him British as he's from the island of great Britain. He laughed and said if I called him British he'd take me outside for a fight. He was joking and laughed but said he then understood my point. He was a great guy and a great conversation.
I think the the gift-giving/tip point is really dependant on the industry. If you want to show your appreciation to someone, do your research as to what is accepted.
I work as a flight attendant in Canada. For my job, we are not allowed to accept tips as they are considered bribes. However if a passenger brings us a small bag of chocolates as a treat to share with the crew during the holiday season, it is okay. If you want to give your child's teacher or principal a present at the end of the year, it is also okay. It is always better to give something that is not expensive but shows thought for the person's preference over something expensive that may be considered a bribe. Usually a card will accomplish the same thing.
Expensive presents are really only reserved for work superiors around the holiday season or at their retirement party, or family and friends.
For restaurants, tips are accepted. The expectation as to whether or not a tip should be left depends on the restaurant owners and their own cultural background. If you are paying by card and a tip option pops up on the machine, you should leave a tip. If not, it is not expected. There will often be a tip jar in places that are cash-only.
Some places where you should ALWAYS tip is when you are visiting a hair salon, nail salon, barber, spa and are provided with great service.
I visited the soviet union in the early 1990's...and we were very adamant about putting Canadian flags on our clothing so people knew we were Canadian. I've also heard that Americans will wear Canadian flags on their outerwear because people will treat them better. :)
I like to say this regarding North America. The USA is a delicious cupcake and Canada is the sweet icing on the top. I am Canadian!
Like her first explanation, never call Canadian an American. Just like people from Hong Kong don't want to be called Chinese, as Hong Kongers are not Communist. :)
Of all the rules she has mentioned the number one rule is Do Not call us American! I lived in Germany and people called me American the all the time. I would explain that I was Canadian and the worst response would be "same thing" So I called them Czech. They would say "I AM NOT CZECH" Czech Republic is our neighbor. I would just reply "same thing" lol
One of the best thing about being a French Canadian is my accent. People never think I'm American. I would still dislike being called an American.
My maiden name is Gauthier dit Gente. I know only cereal box French. Maybe a bit more but not enough to hold any kind of conversation. Yet, before I took my husband's name I would always get talked to in French just because people assumed I could based on my surname. I now have friends who run into the same issue because they have a Punjabi name and someone assumes they speak the lanquage. Don't get me wrong.. I would LOVE to be able to speak French but the point is to never assume something based on a look, accent or name.
I just call then "Joe" or never use a name
Here we go. Collectively the peoples that walked from China can be called those three she listed. However I am born here too, which makes me indigenous/native. Generally First Nations is accepted as polite. Inside of that First Nation group there are peoples who stayed above the arctic circle. These peoples prefer to be referred to as Inuit. The word Eskimo used to be reserved exclusively for the Inuit. Which is to say Eskimo and Inuit refer to First Nations peoples who have lived north of the arctic circle, in Canada, since they walked across the Bering Straight so many millennia ago. Interesting fact, the Inuit are the inventors of the Kayak.
My understanding is that Inuit and Metis and First Nations are the three broad categories that indigenous people prefer. First Nations is not an umbrella term for Inuit or Metis. I’m not indigenous so am open to being corrected.
@Kate Reed first I will address the Metis. The Metis are cultural anomaly. What we do not remember about the settling of new lands, women don't come until there is a safe place. This is relevant because when the French men coupled with the first nations women, those children were shunned by both. Not French, not first nation. So, they ran to the Red River and settled. Today we call it Manitoba. The group was given 'status' in the 90's. Now the lines are moved, many children born to non First nation men, are raised as first nation persons. The tribal council gets the final say in who has what distinction. So, metis are French speaking 'mixed' peoples, granted status in modern times. It is true Inuit consider themselves a separate peoples from First Nation people. But a genealogist would disagree. My original post was trying to clarify 'Eskimo'. The peoples we called by that name prefer to be called Inuit. It is their word for themselves. As Canadians we respected and adopted it. I am not of the first nations either. In my travels I have taken time to speak and listen, First Nations is how they prefer to be called. You may see them as one people, but they see themselves are different people groups. Examples include: Iroquois, Mohawk, Cree.... it isn't a small answer much is left out for time. But I hope it clears it up a bit.
I don’t know about “bribing” a doctor but I can tell you that treating them respect and courtesy, showing a bit of appreciation for them and their staff, and actually following their advice and tracking the results will get you better and quicker treatment. It’s the same with anything. If people like you they care more about and treat you better. I never show up to my doctors office without Timmies treats for everyone.
I've given my doctor candy for Christmas, it's not a big deal.
hell, I dedicated the violin concerto I wrote to the surgeon who operated on me some 10 years ago.
Yes, I worked in a clinic and many patients would bring baking/ chocolates etc to the doctors and staff at Christmas. Just at Christmas tho.
A Canadian can't visit London without being taken for being American. It's happened to me and every other Canadian I know who has visited the UK. Personally, it didn't bother me, because our accents are quite similar to Americans' accents. Also, because of the massive size and pervasive influence of American populsr culture, the Amerucan accent is understandably much more common in foreign countries.
A Canadian can't visit Europe without being mistaken for an American. Come to think of it parts of the Middle East too. I got given a quiz to prove I was a Canadian when visiting Frankfurt. I was having lunch at a German pub in the Rommer (hope that is how it is spelled) and some guy asks me and my son if we were American. We said No we are Canadian. He then asked us several questions about Canadian politics, some of which I am sure many Canadians don't know. When we satisfied him that we were indeed Canadian we asked why the questions. He said many Americans pose as Canadians, but the main reason is there was about to be an Anti-Trump demonstration and they were going to pass the word that we were Canadians so nobody bothered us. I found that a rather nice gesture.
I was pleasantly surprised, when I was visiting the UK, by several different Brits who knew I was Canadian right off the bat. On one occasion, I was simply ordering a pint in a lovely pub in Wigan, Lancashire. The gent next to me asked, "And what part of Canada are you from?" A pause as he registered my look of mild surprise, then, "You see? We don't ALL automatically assume you are Americans!" It was nice - for a change! He said my accent gave me away. Makes sense, really, if one is listening closely enough.
I was born in England but I moved to canada when I was 5. When I traveled back to England I wore a canada t shirt but I was asked what part of US. Canadian health care is only is not a free as NhS because they don't cover any one medicine that people need..canada is not perfect as it is seem .we have a hidden grave in mass that it that turned out to be residential schools victims
She wasn't talking about just government agencies. If you have any problem, ask just about any Canadian and they will do everything they can to help even if it's just a suggestion as to who to talk to. I think this comes from the common knowledge that weather can kill and we all may need to rely on a stranger at some point. To that end, we treat every stranger with the same respect that anyone who has already saved our life deserves. For example, during a heavy Christmas storm across North Eastern North America I heard stories from both sides of the boarder. In NY people were dying while stranded in their cars in residential neighbourhoods. Meanwhile in Ontario, a family unexpectedly hosted Christmas for 10 stranded Korean tourists and their driver. This, I think you'll find, is what really separates Canada, Nordic and Scandinavian countries. They are the coldest, yet happiest countries in the world. Impo, there's a correlation.
Americans are afraid of each other. Canadians are not. Simple as that. There were a couple of Americans who stepped up, though. It was so unusual, it made the news down there.
I’m a Canadian and worked overseas for about 12 years. Constantly people would assume I’m American and I would say ‘no, I’m Canadian’ and they say ‘same thing’ and I would be so annoyed! I’d make them watch the video “My name is Joe and I am Canadian” the Canadian Beer commercial (which I love!)
The reason Eskimo is a rude word to describe Inuit people is because in their language Eskimo means eater of raw meat.
No, it was a word in the language of native peoples much farther south who gave it to Europeans. "What are the people up there called?" asked the Europeans. "Eskimos," the southern natives replied, shaking their heads and smirking.
The simple explanation, as I understand it, was that the Innu generally lacked firewood for cooking.
I once did a winter warfare exercise in the Arctic with the Canadian Rangers. These are Inuit people. They showed us traditional hunting and we ate seal blubber with them. They said now you are Eskimo too, and thought it was hilarious.
12:00 when it comes to gifts, it is ok as long as it's nothing too fancy or expensive. Also, the timing is very important. If a gift is given before or during services being rendered, it will 100% be considered a bribe. If the gift comes after services have been rendered, and you are no longer a patient or client, it is not a bribe as long as there is no reasonable expectation of Quid Pro Quo. Honestly though, a simple heartfelt Thank You card and maybe something "consumable" (meaning something that cannot be kept once used) such as chocolate or flowers is fine, so long as the price is kept low/reasonable. My cousin sent some financial business to a friend, his friend gave him a very nice thank you gift. It was gifted after the fact and with no expectation of anything in return. If the friend had sent the gift before hand, it would have indeed been considered bribery.
When I served In the RCAF back in the 1980's I was in a pub in Kinloss having a pint or two. Chatting to one of the locals she commented on my accent and said "You're an American". I answered no, I'm Canadian, to which she replied "same thing". I then asked her if she was British, she answered no I'm Scottish. I said "same thing", she got the point.
funny thing about point number one is that now american universities are now claiming `anyone from north and south america are now considered `americans. those universities certainly never asked canadians if its alright to unilaterally label us all as `americans. same thing probably applies to every other country on the two continents as well.
I work as a nurse and we can accept nominal food type gifts (eg. Chocolate or cookies, etc) without repercussions but anything that has value we cannot accept. As for indigenous peoples, First Nation, etc. they are not interchangeable. First Nation means First Nation but Indigenous means First Nation, Metis and Inuit so you have to be careful which word you use.
I don't know if you're at all interested in reacting to some Canadian folk songs, but if you are, The maple leaf forever - on Duke of Canada's channel, and land of the silver birch - Michael Mitchell are two good ones. A good video on an important Canadian event is, fascinating horror's video on the Halifax explosion.
In the part of Canada I live, if you invite someone to your birthday party, you pay for them. More often though, someone throws a party for you and pays for you.
I live on the east slope of the rockies in Alberta I drove all the way to Biloxi Mississippi not once did I get asked about my accent till I got to Kentucky I was asked if I was from California
Lol I’m from SE BC and Southern Alberta, and when I went to Panama 🇵🇦 back in 2014, there was an English couple from a nearby resort that walked over to our resort one night for drinks, and they asked my dad and I if we were from Scotland. Then on our return trip home we stopped in Vegas for a 48 layover. We walked the strip and bought some tickets to a hypnotist show, and the ticket booth lady asked us if we were from Ireland. But when I went to Orlando back in 2011, I didn’t get asked once about my accent or where I was from.
The general “accent” in California is that there isn’t one. It is decidedly “neutral”.
I'm open about politics, and (lack of) religion. If someone asks me directly. However, I don't go out of my way to talk about it unless I need to. There is another comment speaking of the jail and fines, thats not really a thing, is it taboo and looked down upon? Yes. But free speech is very well protected so long as its not slander.
Hope everyone is taking care. 🇨🇦
Crosby’s Golden Goal from the 2010 olympics please! One of Canada’s proudest moments in recent history
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Don't listen to her she is full of bs I'm Canadian for 64 years and she is full of it
Born in Canada not one thing she is saying is true
i think you can honestly forget about this woman’s video. I’m a Canadien from Ottawa the national capital, we are very tolèrent people, you are à visiter in our country and we understand that you might not know all the in’s and out’s of our country. First of all there are no finds or jail for any of the offences she spoke of. You seem to be a very respectable personne and we would greet you with open arms. Welcome to Canada
You have some French word mixed with English there, just find it funny, I sometime do it too, specially with game voice chat...
@@lepotdefleur9906 i use my computer in both languages and the odd time it will add an accent but is still the same as if it was english,i guess that’s what happens when you are multi lingual but it’s strange that the only thing you noticed was the two tinny accents, thanks for the encouragement!!!
I have no idea where she got half of these ideas. First of all being rude, not staring at other people, not arguing about religion or politics in a public place is just common courtesy and it is NOT against the law. There are of course laws against hate but simply calling someone fat or calling a person of indigenous heritage by the incorrect term will not get you arrested or fined unless you do it in a menacing or threatening way. 2nd saying you can't give anyone a gift is down right wrong. You can't bribe or attempt to bribe people in a position of power or influence but that's not strictly a Canadian thing either. Having said all this the one thing she did get absolutely correct is that if you move to Canada or any other country you should have the mindset of adapting to their customs. I'm Canadian currently in the process of emigrating to Portugal and the different culture is not only something I need to respect but it is one of the reasons I'm moving
Calling Canadians American Regrettably, many countries fail to teach that America is actually made up of numerous nations. North America consists of Canada, the United States of America, and the United Mexican States; therefore, technically, all people living in North America are American. To distinguish who resides in each sovereign nation, each nation refers to the citizens of its country with a specific designation. Citizens of the United Mexican States are called Mexican; citizens of Canada are called Canadian; and citizens of the United States of America have appropriated the designation of American even though that designation is also the designation for all North Americans. It is curious that many people feel it is acceptable to call Canadians American but do not call Mexicans American. Could it be that it is because one of our two official languages is English? Maybe if we all only spoke French, we would finally be automatically called Canadien. Interestingly, no one in their right mind would call the citizens of Switzerland French, Italian or German because the country is next to those countries.
Gifts In the past, doctors received gifts from their patience, but, over the years that custom has waned somewhat. Gifting a bottle of wine to say 'Thank You' for what they have done for you during the year or surgery is still acceptable and most appreciated. When invited to someone's home, it is the custom to gift the host/hostess with a bottle of wine or, to a lesser offering a bouquet of fresh flowers or a box of chocolates. Unless okayed by the host/hostess ahead of time, it is definitely not appropriate to take food, since the menu is set and the food, most likely, is already cooked or ready to be cooked.
Help Canadians are nearly always willing to help. That said, we don't force ourselves on anyone; instead, we usually wait to be asked, lest we would be perceived as being pushy. That said, tourists are usually surprised if someone offers to help them if they are looking at a map or look lost.
Either earlier family members or we directly are all immigrants, except for the Indigenous People on whose land we live. Therefore, from the moment newcomers arrive in Canada, they are treated as Canadians.
Most people new to Canada quickly adjust and are comforted to discover the positive things they had heard about life in Canada prior to coming are true. Our peaceful, easy-going lifestyle where most people truly are accepting and welcoming is based on being a Constitutional Monarchy. Whether under French or British control in the early days up until the present day, our system has worked and for the most part, worked very well. Occasionally, a newcomer will scoff at our system and say we should be a republic. I remind them that there were many republics to which they could have gone but did not. They chose Canada because we are a stable and inclusive country that is so because of our stable democratic government. If that offends them, they should move to a republic that meets their criteria.....but they should not have the audacity to demand we change to suit them......that is just WRONG.
I would love to see you do a reaction to the Scottish history on Cape Breton island in the province of Nova Scotia. It's my home and has a large pop. of Scottish descendants. We have continued many Celtic traditions and even have a Gaelic speaking population here.
To give some personal addition, my last name is Ross, my husband's is Floyd and my maternal grandmother's were Cruikshank and Macaulay
Canadians have pretty broad shoulders and thick skin. We don't get bent out of shape if you call us a "name". We are NOT however, "Americans"- though we ARE North Americans. If you act like a jerk to one of us, or are rude, several other people will tell you off in a hurry.
Some First Nations people do not mind the term "Indian", but some do. My indigenous friends, and co-workers, for example, refer to themselves as "Indians", but I always say First Nation or indigenous. Instead of Eskimo, say Inuit.
Canadians will discuss any subject, but not necessarily personally. I know this because I see 100 to 200 ppl a day at my front-line job, that I have been at for over 25 yrs. We are generally pretty friendly and chatty but some of us are bat-crap crazy. The bat-crap crazy component has gotten louder and more aggressive over the past few years- but it is the SAME bunch, not "new" people; they are just louder. They can simply be avoided.
I bring my eye specialist a gift at Christmas. She rocks. Not bribery, I just like her. Sometimes I make homemade baked goods and take them to the office of some professional who has been particularly helpful or where I go regularly. For example, when my kids had braces I loved the orthodontist and his staff, so brought them treats.
People give gifts to their kid's teachers all the time.
My customers give me stuff sometimes, like candy, and one time, a lady made me a bracelet. I do not accept cash, though, from customers, that's not necessary, and it's company policy to not accept tips, anyway. Good thing- talk about awkward....
Basically it boils down to this:
Be kind, be calm, be safe. Just be nice, don't be rude, be helpful, do smile, do chat back if someone chats with you, hold the door for the person behind you, let others go in front of you while walking, driving, or heading for a cashier, or an exit. Just be a pleasant, considerate and polite human, use whatever washroom you like, just wash your hands.
And for God's sake- leave your gun at home, you do not need it!
As a Canadian, she is rather overstating the consequences of controversial speech. We do have hate crime laws but it isnt like your going to have to worry unless you are specifically harassing or threatening someone.or some group.
It seems that a lot of her topics are exaggerated for click bait. Some things are true - we Canadians don't appreciate being called Americans, staring is considered VERY rude, and you need to be mindful that people speak a lot of languages. Sensitive topics are not "banned" pr anything - we have protections against discrimination and hate speech but healthy discussions are good! It's true that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples should be called by the name they self-identify with but it's not jail-worthy. Gift giving is a tricky one - tips are appropriate and expected for the service industry, but for other professions things like gift baskets are appropriate, but when in doubt 'thank you' cards are always a safe bet. We've had problems culturally with laws regarding weddings, women's rights, etc. For the rudeness thing .... we are polite, but not always nice. You will get farther by being polite, but places like Toronto are very different from the Maritimes etc.
The first point made is very important.
Never refer to Canada as 'America'. Ever. Doing so may cause typical Canadian manners to completely disappear.
Lol I just found your channel a couple days ago and I'm over here learning about my own country through your reaction videos 😂 example: I knew B.C. was the most beautiful part of Canada but I can't believe I haven't made more effort in my 34 years to go see it for myself! I've been too busy going between Ontario and Newfoundland haha 😅
I think Newfoundland is more beautiful (and friendly) than BC.
6:55 - Clarification: in real life (and by that I mean NOT on social media), are rarely brought up between strangers, and can be seen as rude.
However, I would like to stress that you will NOT GO TO JAIL OR PAY FINES FOR SAYING THAT SORT OF STUFF. People will just think you're an ass.
You can, however, get fired from your job if you harrass co-workers on sensitive topics, depending on the company you work for.
"Indians" was a misnomer so it's a problem. After that was ammended, the proper word changes so much due to the perception that renaming something somehow rids the topic of negative connotations. This is shown to be false by the fact that any new word soon is perceived to have some connotation which needs ridding, and that's why there is always a new one. It's a mugs game. I'm not sure if "Eskimo" has an intrinsic derogation or if it has just fallen into this pattern.
Abroad I'm always asked if I'm American. I don't get offended and when I tell them I'm actually Canadian, I usually get more friendliness and respect. Americans should not call themselves Americans - there's North America, Central America and South America. They are USAians!!
Cheers bud, you’d love the east coast, the Scottish and Irish built a pub there and never left, they still got that amazing Newfie accent… it’s not Irish, it’s not Scottish, it’s almost traveller like. You’d be welcome with beyond open arms there… a ton of Celtic fc supporters though lol.
we were on our second posting to germany(dad was rcaf)and in the hotel our first day they thought we were american and breakfast was brotchen and jam that night dad was drinking beer at the bar and they found out we were canadian bacon and eggs the next morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am Canadian from Cape Breton, and the most common & Safest topic: weather! No matter where you go in CB, I can almost guarantee at some point you will hear people talking about the weather, especially if it’s between strangers.
I was staying with a friend in Edinburgh and his friend went on a rant about Americans then apologized to me saying no offense. I said I'm Canadian not American he said oh thats alright then and continued his rant. It was quite funny lol
I enjoy your videos and comments. We usually bring or give enough for everyone because they work as a team and help each other. Sometimes we ask the staff what we can give or bring as a thank you for there work. You wouldn’t go to jail for many of some of she say , unless it is very serious.
The political talks point is mostly (in my case and my friends case) is just that we dont want to be talking about world wide depressing topics with random people because it runes the vibes that Canadians are so well known for and enjoy
Also, you cant NOT be sent to jail for saying offensive things! Yes hate speech laws do exist but its just fines as far as i know. To be perfectly honest shes blowing things out of proportion abit.
Doctors can not be given money or gift BY LAW, but sometimes if your REALLY close with the doctor over years, you can ASK if you can give them a gift if your changing doctors or something
Yulia is based out of Portugal and is of Russian heritage. She went through Canadian immigration, but doesn't state how long she lived in Canada.
If you want a lighter topic try a video on the Canadian House Hippo.
I am a Scot and have lived in Canada for 52 years. This young woman is so wrong on so many points.
The most important thing is to respect Canada. It is not the US and Canadians are not American.
Also if you want Canada to be like your old country you best go back whence you came. Do not try to change Canada. Accept what it has to offer. You can make a good life, follow and practice your religious beliefs, and have the freedom that you perhaps did not previously have.
Canadians, for the most part, are friendly and helpful if you will allow .
Wow, as a Canadian I had no idea I live in a police state. In reality the laws here aren't that different from other civilized nations, you are not going to jail or getting a fine, etc. for calling someone fat or mocking others, you yell fire! in a crowded theater or call in a bomb threat that's different, you're getting 3 hots and a cot behind bars for a bit. I've been mistaken for an American or called American, usually I just laugh and let them know they're in Canada and if they're looking for the US they need to go further south but only if they're lost, otherwise "hey welcome to Canada" and have a great stay.
Unless you're in the government or a part of law enforcement, there's nothing wrong with giving gifts.
For the gift giving, that's a new one, people will give thank you cards, or just verbally thank someone for their service. Tips are optional and can turn a good interaction into an awkward one because then the question becomes how much is enough, too much or too little. Depends on where you go and the type of service.
I'm originally from Ontario and am now in Alberta but some of these things are the same everywhere.
When it comes to talking about or to someone about a person's nationality in Canada then it is best to just say "hi" to a person and let them tell you about themselves. Or you can ask what their nationality is. Just say you aren't originally from Canada and you are curious about different nations within the country. People are usually quite good about discussions if you do not assume or be too direct. It comes down to being a diplomatic person.
The weight bit - never tell someone they are overweight or assume they are pregnant. Bad idea. Ignore it and leave that alone unless you KNOW the person is pregnant.
Calling us American is bad. When called American we tend to think you believe we are a USA citizen as that is how the word is considered. We may be from North America but are proud to be Canadian. NOT American. We may adore our US neighbors but we want to be known as ourselves. Kind of like, yes that's my brother but I'm not him.
As @richardweighill8556 said, "As political correctness became a thing," people started to speak out against being named by the Colonisers. This went on into other sectors such as LGGTB (if I messed that up I'll get so hung here), and so forth. So yes, it is best to not assume in Canada.
Her comments about jail and such are a bit extreme. Those forms of situations don't tend to happen unless you are being a real ass about someone's personal space which includes much more than the physical space they don't like a person to cross. It is a good idea to not get in someone's face about themselves though. Just in case. You don't want to be one of the few who find a nasty person who will try to charge you on the slightest inclination.
When I lived in England a taxi driver asked me if I was American. I said that it would be like calling him Irish ❤️🇨🇦
Well not really canadians are decendents of the thirteen colonies Canadians are Americans cousin countries Hibernians are not Saxons
@@kyleklukas4808 i don't know where you got the idea that "Canadians are descendants of the thirteen colonies". It's really not factual at all. Canadians are descendants of immigrants from all over the world, including some from the U.S.A. The original inhabitants of Canada were the First Nations peoples, the Inuit and Innu. Much of the country was populated by the English and French colonists, followed by other Europeans who came to harvest furs and fish to provide food and clothing for Europe.
@@kyleklukas4808 At the time of migration from the 13 colonies to what is today Canada, the Revolutionary War had just ended. So it is ridiculous to say that the Loyalists were emigrating from one country to a foreign one. They were British subjects of North America moving from one part of British North America to another. It's rather like saying, ceteris paribus, that Ukrainians fleeing from the Donbas to Kiev today are emigrants out of Russia!🙄
@PatchesRips No. The Brits were in Canada AS WELL as the colonies who revolted, and became the USA. While there were a lot of Loyalists in Ontario, and the Maritimes, they did NOT come from the 13 colonies! They were Brits who remained loyal to the Crown. And, even then, they make up only a small percentage of the people in Canada.
I am Canadian and live in Quebec, I agree with people saying that she is a bit extreme. A lot of the things she said would varie depending on the people you're speaking to. For exemple, talking about people's appearance in a negative way is defenitly frowned upon but if you don't constantly do it (which then could be seen as bullying or harassement) you won't really have any repercussion from it apart people thinking you might not be someone they want to hang out with. Also the thing with birthdays varie a lot. A lot of people don't expect gifts for their birthdays and a lot of people will pay for the guest's meal if they invited them to their home, though it is true that the one who's birthday it is won't pay for you if they invited you to the restaurant to celebrate. The thing about not giving gifts to thank worker is fairly true. Almost every job (from my experience) forbids you to accept gifts from customers, because it could be seen as bribing. In one of my job, a customer brough us coffee almost every week and we technically shouldn't have accepted them because it could be seen as bribing. It is even worse for big gifts. It is also not something in our culture(at least form what i've seen) to give gifts to medical personnel to thank them and a lot of our hospital are public so it could indeed be seen as bribery. Though I'm pretty sure most people would see it as a mark of good faith and not attempt to bribery. Tips are indeed a way to show gratitude but are also something you give because you feel like you don't have a choice because waiters and waitresses have jobs where receiving tips is counted in their pay, hence they are jobs were they can be paid under the minimum wage because it is considered that the tips will make up for the rest and can be pretty substancial.
Born and raised in Montreal, family from Nova Scotia, mixed so many ways.
Yeah I got people asking if I was American, I was kinda insulted, we may speak the same primary language, but fundamentally we're quite different.
Everything she said is right, that's why Canadians are viewed as very nice around the world, cuz we LEARN from our differences, we respect different cultures. No problem giving a gift to a doctor, I've given gifts to people, just don't do it at work with a boss or something lol.
She's making us sound like we're extremely sensitive people who are very easily offended. Not true. If, for example, you've just met someone but the conversation turns naturally to a potentially controversial topic such as politics or religion.....that's perfectly o.k.! What will not be o.k. is if you refuse to acknowledge that there are multiple perspectives that are all quite valid, just different - we're not big on intolerance and disrespect. It's not the topic that will annoy anyone or the different point of view - it's the rudeness and disrespect.
I've listened to this young lady. I don't know where she's getting her information, it's a it over the top, for sure.
This is Canada, where I was born and raised. Being fined, going to jail regarding the points of her talk, is over exaggerated.
I have a great GP, and yes, every now and again, like Springtime, I might bring her Tulips. No "bribe" I just think she's a great person, and GP. Besides that, that's just me being me, I love to bring a smile to those I know, am grateful for. It's just human kindness. We all can use some kindness.
I wouldn't take this ladies discussion too seriously. Welcome to Canada. ❤
Birthdays can be a bit different from person to person but we will let you know.
Hey Mert, here in Fletchers Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada, it's only -3c, with about 5cm of snow on ground, watching two American bald eagles on the thin ice of the newly frozen lake today! Hope it's not too humid there? Great video as always!! 😀👌👍✌
When I spent 6 months in Australia after graduating from university, virtually everyone assumed 8 was a "Yank", as they say, the first time I encountered them. I didn't resent it, because I know that our accents sound similar to foreigners and they meant no offense. It's just that American popular culture is far more widespread than Canadian. Once I would I form them that I was Canadian, all was well. In fact, better than well, as they often confided in me that they felt, as Aussies, a closer connection to Canadian than Americans, because of our Commonwealth connection and similar outlooks and senses of humour.
we dont typically talk religion or politics in public. among friend fine. but we take a its non of you business approach to these topics.
It's because we are cowards about things that matter.
14:00 "Who pays for the birthday party?" Alright, firstly there's no such "standard Canadian party procedure", and typically you can assume whomever is hosting the party is paying for it, unless you're told otherwise. Some of the more drinking-heavily-and-dancing kind of house parties might have a donation bowl at the door where you can choose to help out with the cost of everything (to whatever extent you're comfortable with) and some parties have a "Bring your own booze" advisory (which not only cuts down on costs, but everyone can have the booze they already know they like).
What I think happened to her, and her friend's birthday party, had less to do with being Canadian as it did entering middle-age. At a certain point in our lives, we're (hopefully) making enough money to live independently or as a couple, and we can buy any stuff that we really need or might reasonably want. We might not be living in a home so large we can find space to store 20 gifts from our friends that we probably DIDN'T need or want. What we want at this age is not more stuff, but a good experience; a great time with our friends and loved ones; a memory to share together. So that birthday girl's idea was "no gifts please, but in exchange, we're all going to this special event thing together and you can buy your own ticket rather than spend money on a gift." And if they were all going out to a grownup something special like a Broadway show... those tickets are like $150 a head. For 20 people that would be $3000! That might be two mortgage payments for her! Hell yeah, you can buy your own ticket!
I am Canadian. Born and raised here in Alberta. I game out so I definitely come across lots of people from all over. Mostly Americans. Which for the most part the Americans I've come across have actually been polite, friendly, etc. Especially the Southern Americans. I absolutely hate it when anyone compares me to Americans. Don't get me wrong I love Americans. If I ever moved away from Alberta I'd move to the states. Mostly likely Tennessee. But we are two completely different countries. Two completely different places. Two completely different cultures. Being a truckers daughter I definitely cuss. Especially when emotions are high or angered. So whenever someone compares me to the Americans, or says something like "aren't you similar to Americans" I get worked up, and I am not nice at all.
One of the Americans I hang out with isn't exactly a fan of Canadians himself. I'll call him Anti-Canadian. The job Anti-Canadian has puts him in contact with a lot of foreigners especially Canadians when they travel during winter. And a lot of the Canadians he's encountered are not nice. They have that "Karen" attitude. We get on okay because we understand each other, respect each other, and share a few mutual friends. There was one person new to the group. I'll call him New-Guy. He was just getting to know everyone and asking questions which is normal in the gaming community. New-Guy said "Aren't you the same as America? Why don't you just call yourself American?" I was going to go off on him. But Anti-Canadian beat me to it. He ripped into New-Guy. I'm not going to repeat what Anti-Canadian had said. It's just not appropriate for here. But he had even me blushing and trying to figure out if this was real. Again I'm a trucker's daughter. Everyone on dad's side of the family is a trucker and/or biker. I've been around a lot of truckers and bikers. So not much fazes me. It's a feit in itself to make me blush and question things and Anti-Canadian definitely did exactly that. New-Guy did not last. He disappeared.
Please don't compare us Canadians to Americans. I'm sure many Americans wouldn't mind it. But it is still very much offensive. It's just not nice. Please don't compare any country to another. Every country is its own unique place. And it should be respected.
You don't go to jail for being insulting, rude, giving gifts, or being homophobic. It's frowned upon but no "jail time"... lo. 🇨🇦🙏
Lived in the UK for 3 years and all the time when I met people the questions was "Where about in America are you from?". I would reply "I am Canadian". They would say "Oh sorry!"
I had a wife who was from Lithuania, Lietuva, and I'm a musician. One day I had some free time when she was out and about, as a joke I learned her national anthem. I sang it to her when she got home. I purposely learned the Russian national anthem! That didn't go over well :)
Wot!?! She's intense. Sounds like she is having trouble adjusting? Dont worry, be happy. All the best to her! 😊
So I worked as a registered nurse until a couple of years ago. It is considered acceptable for a patient or a patient's family to give small gifts to the staff, in general, to share, like chocolates or doughnuts, but accepting a gift as an individual is against the rules. It might still happen, but it's usually kept quiet. If management ever found out, they might have a problem with it. Also, cash gifts would be viewed as particularly inappropriate.
It would be highly, highly unlikely that you would ever end up in jail because you offended somebody. Problems with HR, definitely. Jail, not really.
I'm in BC, and every native/aboriginal/First Nations person I've spoken with who referred to himself or his people used the term Indian! Just in casual speech, you understand. You might compare it to Afro-American males greeting friends with "Hey, my n---a!" You don't get to say that if you're not black, and similarly you don't call call people Indians unless they're from India or you're Tlinglit (or Squamish, Carrier, Nishga, Haida, Tsleil-watuth, Musqueam, etc.)!
Other point: The woman says "...you might go to jail" a few times. There are no laws against being a jerk, or prejudiced, if that's what you enjoy. What you CAN'T do is stand on the courthouse steps and advocate anything that threatens the rights or lives of a recognizable group. Yelling that trans people and gays should be exterminated, for example, is hate speech under the law, and that will get you arrested and charged. But we aren't as jail-happy as she seems to think.🤬
I’m an RN. The medical field is prohibited from accepting any gift over 5.00. A card is very much appreciated if you feel a pressing urge 🥰
I work in Ontario Healthcare. Healthcare workers are not allowed to accept gifts of monetary or personal nature. Homemade cookies at Christmas is one thing, but jewelry is another. Each employer has different policies and procedures, but basically it can change the nature of relationship between patients and their medical staff.
Cant expect everyone to have grew up like this, but my family does not talk about politics EVER in front of kids. This was to avoid bias, if you asked who they voted for they would say its none of your business. I was always told to vote for what i believe in no matter what amyone says. It really does bother me when a stranger talks about politics with me.
As long as it's not a person of authority, like a member of the Government, a Police officer, or judge, gifting is not a big deal. People have given gifts to doctors/surgeons/EMTs,/Firefighters for saving their life, it doesn't happen often, but it does happen.
That’s not true at all about gift giving in Canada. I have had surgeries and I have always brought a gift to the follow up appointment for the doctor and staff. I also always give a gift to the ward that I was on. I’m a nurse, and it is very common for families to bring food for the staff. Also I’ve never heard of anyone having to pay to attend someone’s birthday celebration. The host always pays. Very true though on never calling a Canadian American…extremely insulting to Canadians
i'm a Canadian living in London Ontario. I'm in my 60's and I have never hosted or been invited to an birthday party where the guest has had to pay their own way. I find it appalling that someone did that to her. I have been to maybe three wedding parties where the guests have had to pay for alcohol at a drastically reduced cost and the money collected is a gift to the bride and groom. This method is usually made clear on the invitation also. Sad that she had that experience.
I think she might be a bit paranoid about the laws lol. We are very accepting.
I have had several English people think I was American and when I told them I was Canadian they say "same thing". That is a little offensive but I recognize we are similar but with some huge cultural differences. Most Canadians are proudly un-American. There are three indigenous groups in Canada and none of them are Eskimo or Indian. They are First Nations, Metis and Inuit. Metis are mixed culture and Inuit are the Northern indigenous groups. While "Indian" is considered offensive, the government still has a Ministry of Indian Affairs and First Nations people have "Indian" status. Her comments on not offending someone with speech offends a lot of people. Freedom of speech has always been a hallmark of Canada but the current government is trying to impose controls on it. Something many visitors are unaware of is that openly drinking alcohol outside of a licensed establishment is not permitted. So walking the streets with a can of beer is illegal. Each province is different but we still have hangovers that go all the way back to Canada's period of prohibition.
You don’t give gifts to doctors, police, lawyers. But, you can give something to their staff, after you have been helped. Flowers for the nursing station, donuts for EMS, that kind of thing. Not alcohol.
First, thank you very much for us Canadians : we definitely are NOT so-called "Americans" (neither are they : America being a continent, not a country, they merely are United-Statesians, in my view).
Thanks for the Canada's First Nations people also but I learned that "eskimo" is a word that derives from the Innu (Montagnais) word "ayas̆kimew" meaning "snow-shoe netter" so, not an insult at all. But kindly ask if you may use it beforehand, to be sure.
Racists, sexists or bullies are not sent to jail merely for being that way, in Canada. Our system of laws is called in french "état de droits" or "state of rights". It serves to protect individual rights and collective best interests, balancing the two to find the acceptable equilibrium.
About bribes, they are considered so only when you deal with public services (federal or provincial governments' offices, municipal authorities or functionaries, para-government organisations like health system or schools, for example) and generally speaking, a public servant will simply refuse your gift because they could loose their job over that. But it's not a bribe when you are tipping people working in private service businesses like the hairdresser, taxi driver, restaurant server.
Overall being considerate and simply asking questions when you're not sure what to do is the best policy in Canada. As she said, most Canadians will bend over backwards to help you integrate into local culture.