1. Rules

Canadians usually shake hands when meeting guests in social situations. Although kissing and hugging are also Canadian etiquette, they only apply to acquaintances, relatives and lovers.

People you usually know should greet each other when they meet. When men and women meet, it is usually the woman who reaches out first. If a woman won't shake hands. Or you can lean slightly and bow. If a man wears gloves, he should take off his right glove before shaking hands. Women don't have to take off their gloves when shaking hands.

2. General etiquette

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. It is appropriate to shake hands when meeting and leaving.

3. Dating and punctuality

Punctuality is required in most parts of Canada. And Canadians have to make an appointment in advance for many things. You should make an appointment for business, personal affairs, job interviews, entertainment and even visiting friends' homes. Uninvited guests are not welcome.

4. Hospitality and gifts

Reception is usually 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. It is ok to bring some gifts to the hostess, such as a bottle of wine and a box of sugar.

When a guest comes to the host's house, the hostess will arrange seats during the meal, or put a card with the guest's name in front of each seat in advance. In Canada, there is a more casual way to invite people to dinner, that is, "buffet" or "cold dinner party" After the host has put all the meals on the table, guests can take a large plate (or a gift from the host) and help themselves to their favorite food. They can leave the dining table and sit casually in another room to eat, so that guests can have more time to talk with their hosts and guests. Don't make too much noise when eating, and don't open your mouth when chewing.

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Don't favor 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 taboo

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.

7. Eating habits

Due to historical reasons and ethnic factors, their living habits and eating habits are similar to those of Britain, France and the United States, and they like to eat roast steaks with hometown flavor, especially raw and cooked steaks. They are used to drinking coffee and eating fruit after meals. Canadian eating habits have the following characteristics:

① Pay attention to the nutrition and quality of dishes, and pay attention to the freshness 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.

Canadian custom taboo

Canadians are simple, friendly, easy-going, accessible, polite but not trivial. In North America, when people receive services from others, especially gifts, they usually smile and say "thank you", thanking the host for his warm hospitality, thanking the drivers and tour guides for their thoughtful service, and thanking the waiters who serve dishes in restaurants. In public, we generally don't speak loudly. When something happens or goes wrong, you can say "I'm sorry" or "I'm sorry" to express your polite apologies.

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 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.

According to Canadian business etiquette, it is wise to wear a conservative suit. Generally speaking, Canadian businessmen are conservative, so your sales should be formally put forward during office hours, and your attitude should be cautious.

I hope I can help you. Please also adopt it, thank you!