Smile and say "hi" to passers-by or strangers you meet in the elevator to show friendliness.
When we first met, we shook hands and asked each other, "How are you?" A: How are you? ), usually you don't have to really answer this idiom, just say "fine, thanks." ("Fine, thanks." )
After a conversation, you usually say, "Have a nice day/evening/weekend." ("Have a nice day/evening/weekend")
Neighbors, colleagues and people waiting in the reception room often have informal conversations. Even in business situations, informal conversations will take place after the meeting begins or ends.
Avoid talking or arguing loudly in public places. Even if there is a conflict in public places, such as a car accident, try to stay calm.
It is considered rude to talk in another language in front of foreigners. Staring at people is also extremely impolite.
The attitude of new immigrants towards Canadians should remain calm and not overreact. Many seemingly "racial discrimination" reactions may just be out of ignorance, curiosity or surprise. Don't immediately think that you are offended or jump to the conclusion of racial discrimination.
Second, smoking.
Smoking is illegal in buildings, elevators, most airplanes, banks, shops, restaurants and other public places. Canadians think it is very impolite to smoke unless it is in a designated smoking area or in a private house, and with the permission of the host or hostess. Before smoking, you should ask people around you if you mind smoking. If they mind, you should respect their wishes.
Third, spitting.
Canadians think spitting is extremely rude. If you want to clear your throat, you should go to the toilet or use paper towels and napkins.
Fourth, the bathroom.
Children under the age of six should go to the toilet with their parents. It is illegal for babies and children to urinate in public places.
5. Breastfeeding and changing diapers
Many Canadians think this is an act that should not be made public. Please go to the nursing room in public toilets and the place where babies change diapers.
-the etiquette of eating in the west.
Whether you are traveling abroad or on business, if someone invites you to a formal banquet, you need to know some basic etiquette of western social places.
Arrival: You'd better arrive on time, even if you are four or five minutes late, but you must never be more than a quarter of an hour late, otherwise you will be embarrassed. If you go to a rich and elegant family, the first person you meet when you enter the gate may be a man, who is responsible for hanging your clothes or giving you directions, so don't shake hands with him in a hurry, observe and make a decision.
Preparation: enter the living room, don't worry about not finding a seat. Westerners usually walk around on this occasion, waiting for the host to introduce other guests to themselves. You can choose a suitable glass of wine and other drinks from the waiter and chat with others while drinking. When the door of the restaurant is opened, the host and hostess will lead everyone into the restaurant. The host and hostess should go last, but if the host is a big shot, the host and he can go first.
Seating: the rules of western food seating are very particular, and seats are generally arranged. At this time, the gentleman or lady who comes with you will never be arranged to sit next to you. Europeans and Americans think that acquaintances have many opportunities to chat and should take this opportunity to make more friends. The host and hostess sit on the top and bottom of the rectangular table. The male guest sits on the right side of the hostess and the female guest sits on the right side of the host. Other guests are seated alternately by men and women. Before the man goes to the table, he should help the woman on the right to pull out the chair, and then sit down by herself after the woman sits firmly.
After everyone is seated, the host takes the napkin and you take the napkin. Remember: no matter what happens at this time (such as the host has the habit of praying before meals), you can't take the napkin until the host takes it away.
Dining: The general menu is three to five courses. The first three dishes should be cold cuts, soup and fish, the last two dishes are the main course (meat or seafood with vegetables), dessert or fruit, and finally coffee and snacks. When eating, don't focus on the enjoyment of your stomach, and talk to people around you more. If coffee doesn't appear after dessert, you may be invited to the living room for a drink later. In a word, you can put down your napkin and leave your seat after you see the hostess put it on the table and stand up. At this time, the polite man has to stand up and help the lady pull open the chair. The lady who is taken care of doesn't have to have special ideas about this series of attentions, he should.
Farewell: If you don't want to be conspicuous, you'd better not go first or last. In the meantime, you can leave at any time, but once you leave, you should leave quickly.