Things To Never Do In Canada
Every country has its own way of life and it is perfect in its own right, you can’t
beat that!
Some countries have an affinity to one thing which might be completely alien to another.
We aren’t complaining, after all, it is this variation that makes them all beautiful
and worth living!
Canada for that matter is an amazing country with uber cool people, the ones you won’t
see causing trouble in general.
But that doesn’t mean that you can get away with almost anything in Canada, darling that
is definitely not the case!
We don’t mean to scare you away but here are 10 things you shouldn’t do in Canada
if you want to escape trouble!
Number 10.
Say you don’t like maple syrup When a country has maple leaf’s silhouette
on its flag, you just don’t insult it, if you want to keep your head on your shoulders!
Since the tree yields some food items that can be called Canadian, the country obviously
is attached to it!
A natural sweetener, maple syrup is used to flavor oatmeal, waffles and pancakes.
The ingredient is available is plenty of forms like powder, taffy, candy, liquid etc, so
tourists often take it with them as souvenirs.
But in case it isn’t to your liking, instead of being verbal about it, the silent treatment
will suit you better, it’ll be safer you see!
Number 9.
Say Canadians are like Americans For once and for all guys, these are two separate
countries and constantly trying to find a point of similarity in them is insulting to
either!
If you want to test how quick Canadians can join hands with each other and stand against
you, just say that they are Americans in every way.
You have no idea what a reaction this will elicit!
Since 1867, Canada has had a separate national identity, so please don’t mix these two
up.
Number 8.
Talk in fake Canadian accent Okay now, people jetting off to Canada for
a little vacation, by no means are you pulling off a fake Canadian accent so don’t try!
It might interest you to know that the so called accent you have seen people come up
with termed as ‘Canadian’ is as fake as their claim of ever landing in that country!
The real one is wayyyyyy different than what you have heard from these expert ‘mimics’!
That brings us to another important thing, in case you find some Canadian talking in
an American accent, don’t over react because the accents are similar in certain areas!
Number 7.
Practice witchcraft Was the Harry Potter series even released
in this country?
Or maybe the kids of Canada were waiting for their Hogwarts letter and got disappointed
to the extent that the government was left with no option but to ban witchcraft!
Well, whatever be the reason, if you are pretending to be involved in sorcery or witchcraft, just
know that your days are over in the country!
This is a punishable offense and that is enough reason for you to stay away from any such
practice!
For Harry Potter fans, this is going to be hard for you!
Number 6.
Not use the metric system If you are traveling from the US to Canada
for a mini holiday, remember that Canada has a different way of functioning and by this
we mean it follows the metric system!
The Americans may have a tough time dealing with this ‘new’ system which has little
space for pounds and gallons.
Isn’t it strange how America would need a complicated conversion chart in the kitchen
whereas Canada goes the simple way, metric system it is!
Number 5.
Swear in public park Yea people, if you are just wandering off
to a park while in Canada and have a huge ugly fight with your friend, remember not
to swear!
It is against the law to swear in a public park in Toronto, Ontario.
No matter how unreal you feel it is, just abide by this law or else be prepared to face
the consequences!
That might be tough for a lot of people but the laws force you to button up your mouth,
if you have an abusive one at that!
Number 4.
No music on the streets So are you good with the guitar?
You can rejoice it, but silently and there is no way you are putting your skills on display
while in Canada.
Yes, that might make you feel sad but we can’t help you buddy.
In Windsor, Ontario, music in the parks, residences or offices is forbidden if it is loud enough
to disrupt peace!
And all this while we believed that music brought peace, wow, we are such fools!
Number 3.
Own a crime comic All school kids, teens and adults that are
not ready to grow up when it comes to comics, in short everybody will be disappointed with
this strange Canadian law!
You cannot make, print, publish, distribute or even possess a crime novel with the intention
of circulating or publishing!
No Spiderman, no Superman and definitely no Daredevil for those Canadian kids, poor souls.
Oops, how will we survive if we decide to move to this country?
Let’s change our vacation plan and jet off to another planet!
Number 2.
Derogatory comments about hockey No matter what your opinions are about hockey
or specific players, no negative remark is ever escaping your lips!
The Stanley Cup is sacred for Canadians and anything against the sport is unpardonable!
Even in Toronto where people have a great sense of humor, degrading comments about the
players or sport in general can hurt their sentiments and that won’t end in a pretty
way!
Still want to try it?
At your own risk darling!
Number 1.
Forgetting to return an apology Thanks to Canada’s polite nature, you will
often hear the phrase, “I am sorry”!
Not that they are making mistakes 24*7, but the word sorry is often used for “excuse
me”, “pardon me”, so you can well imagine its total usage!
Well, now that the fact of using it often is clear, we will move on to tell you there
is rule attached to it!
Yea, to use a term as basic as ‘sorry’ you have to follow some guidelines.
Okay we went a bit far because there is no manual you gotta read before you apologize,
just return an apology when it comes your way.
This includes times when someone stepped on your foot and said sorry, you still return
it back, with a smile of course!
Which of these will you observe while traveling to the amazing country, Canada?
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