Canadian customs. The name of this country comes from the word Canada, which means desolation in Portuguese. Others say it means shack in Indian. Legend has it that the French explorer Cartier came here and asked the local Iroquois tribal chief what was the name of this place? At that time, the chief replied: Canada. Cartier mistakenly thought that his answer meant the whole country. In fact, what the chief told him was a nearby village made up of shacks. However, this matter turned false into true, and Canada was misrepresented as the country name. Location Canada is located in the northern half of North America. It faces Greenland across Baffin Bay in the northeast, Alaska in the northwest, the United States in the south, the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Arctic Ocean in the north. Third, it mainly outlines Canada's national area of 997.438+0% square kilometers. The population is 25.963 million (1987). British residents account for 43%, French residents account for 26%, Italian, German and Ukrainian descendants account for 28%, and indigenous people account for 3%. Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 2 regions. Ottawa, the capital. The currency is Canadian dollars. The official language is English, and French is also widely used. Fourth, social customs The general characteristics of social customs in Canada can be summarized in the following words: Canadians are friendly, frank and original; Approachable, humorous and playful; Maple leaf is highly respected and regarded as friendship and national treasure; Snow is not favored, and life never leaves; Bai Baihe is a funeral, 13 and Friday are troublesome. In the details of life, there are the following characteristics: Canadian living habits include the comprehensive characteristics of Britain, France and the United States. They are reserved by the British, known to the French and not restricted by the Americans. They are hospitable and sincere. They like modern art and love sports, especially ice and snow sports in winter. Canada is a famous maple leaf country in the world. Maple leaves are dotted with Canadian territory, and the Canadian people have very deep feelings for maple leaves. They regard the maple leaf as a national treasure and the pride of the motherland; He also compared the maple leaf to a symbol of friendship. They also like snow. They think snow is a symbol of good luck. Snow walls and snowmen are often used to add fun. They think it can prevent the invasion of evil spirits. They especially like guests to praise their beautiful country and hardworking and intelligent people. Inuit people in Canada are optimistic, generous, friendly and like to make jokes. They are extremely hospitable and are known as people who never get angry in the world. Etiquette and Etiquette When Canadians meet guests in social situations, they are generally used to shaking hands. Although kissing and hugging are also Canadian etiquette, they only apply to acquaintances, relatives and lovers. Canada maintains close ties with Britain, other European countries and its southern neighbor, the United States. Most of its residents speak French. There are two little-known facts: Canada is the second largest country in the world; It is America's largest trading partner. General etiquette should remember that Canada is made up of many different nationalities; Although their customs are roughly the same all over the country, there are still some differences. According to nature, the best way is to help the guests. Compared with American citizens, Canada is more conservative. When meeting and leaving, shake hands to greet and greet. Dating and punctuality are required in most parts of Canada. Hospitality and gift reception are mostly held in hotels or nightclubs. If you are entertained in a private home. It is polite to bring flowers or flowers to the hostess. Don't send Bai Baihe, they are associated with the funeral. Don't be partial to separatism in conversation. Divide Canada into two countries that speak French and English. Canadians are proud of their country and oppose exaggerating the comparison with the United States. Talking about examples of positive achievements and praising the Canadian people and their country are very welcome. 6. Belief taboos Most Canadians believe in Protestantism and Roman Catholicism, while a few believe in Judaism and Orthodox Christianity. They taboo 13 and Friday, and think that 13 is an unlucky number, and Friday is a symbol of disaster. They are afraid of Bai Baihe. Because it will bring people an atmosphere of death, people are used to using it to forget the dead. They don't like foreigners to compare their country with the United States, especially the superiority of the United States, which is even more unacceptable. Canadian women have the habit of beauty and makeup, so waiters are not welcome to send towels. In diet, we should avoid eating foods with strange taste and fishy smell, such as shrimp sauce, fish sauce, fermented bean curd and stinky tofu. Avoid eating animal viscera and melons; I don't like spicy food either. Seven, eating habits increased due to historical reasons and ethnic factors, living habits and eating habits are similar to those of Britain, France and the United States. It is unique in that they have developed the habit of eating baked goods. This is mainly due to the influence of geographical environment. They are generally used to using knives and forks when using tableware. They like the roast steak with hometown flavor very much, especially the tender steak. They are used to drinking coffee and eating fruit after meals. Canadians have the following characteristics in their eating habits: ① Pay attention to the nutrition and quality of dishes, and pay attention to the freshness and tenderness of dishes. Generally, the taste doesn't like to be too salty, preferring sweetness. ③ The staple food is generally rice. (4) non-staple food, such as beef, chicken, eggs, sardines and game. And tomatoes, onions, vegetables, potatoes, cucumbers and other new vegetables; Seasonings such as ketchup, salt and butter. ⑤ Cooking methods prefer dishes made by frying, roasting and frying. Chinese food likes Jiangsu cuisine, Shanghai cuisine and Shandong cuisine in China. ⑦ Enjoy the styles of sweet and sour pork, shredded apple, fried potato chips, sweet and sour fish, crispy chicken, onion potato chips, fried pheasant chips, soft fried chicken, shredded chicken with silver buds and roasted chicken. Canada lies in the north of North America. Canadians are cheerful, conservative, pragmatic and have a strong sense of freedom. They are more casual in their actions and pay less attention to etiquette. But they pay more attention to daily life, and the requirements for housing are cleanliness, comfort and complete equipment. It is also greatly influenced by religion in life customs. They are usually very taboo about the number 13. At their banquets, there are usually even seats. They like to spend Christmas. In festivals, turkeys and cloves are their indispensable dishes, and the content of festival activities is similar to that of other European countries. In Canada, except for a few villages influenced by religious rules, there is generally no obvious color hobby. In order to understand the market situation, we should read the color samples and improve the design according to the international color terms B, C, C and Munsell color system, otherwise we will lose our competitiveness. For example, a manufacturer accepted an order for wool gloves from Canada, but due to improper consideration of color, their export of big red wool gloves unexpectedly failed. Later, I traced the reason, only to know that Canadians like crimson best. If you do business in Canada, you must change your methods because of your race, otherwise you will inevitably suffer. For example, when negotiating with British descendants, the time from entering the negotiation to determining the price is very difficult. One minute, I'm stuck on this issue, and the next minute, I'm stuck on that issue. In this way, we slowly reached our destination, so the negotiation was time-consuming. But once the contract is signed, it will be as stable as Mount Tai. You can rest assured of that. The descendants of the French, on the other hand, are very amiable, approachable and kind to their guests, just like entertaining guests from afar. However, once you sit down for a formal discussion, you are completely different, speaking slowly and unpredictable. Therefore, it is difficult to talk about a result. So after signing the contract, there will still be anxiety. 90% of Canadian businessmen are of British and French descent. Generally speaking, they are conservative and don't like the fluctuation of product prices. According to Canadian business etiquette, it is wise to wear a conservative suit. Generally speaking, Canadian businessmen are quite conservative. Your sales should be formally put forward during working hours, and your attitude should be cautious. Trade restrictions between the United States and Canada are being relaxed year by year, which has both advantages and disadvantages for the Canadian economy. Because of the relaxation of the border, the economic division of labor and cooperation between the United States and Canada will eventually be realized. Going to Quebec to do business with French Canadians, if you can speak a few French, there are unexpected benefits. People call Canada a melting pot of races. It can be seen that there are about 40 languages in newspapers published in Canada. Canadians are not as casual as Americans. Most receptions are held in restaurants and clubs. If you are invited to a Canadian home, you can send a bouquet of flowers to the hostess in advance, or you can bring it yourself. But don't send Bai Baihe. In Canada, Bai Baihe is only used at funerals. Canadians don't like foreigners to compare their country with the United States too much. Canadians like outsiders to talk about the advantages of their country and people.