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    This document provides an overview of Canadian culture and stereotypes through a series of brief sections. It notes that Canadians see themselves as distinct from Americans but not fully separate. It discusses perceived Canadian traits like politeness from British influence and highlights Canadian achievements like the flag and anthem coming later than other nations. It also pokes fun at popular culture exports like terrible pop music and comedians while asserting Canadians secretly see themselves as superior.

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    Canadian

    Cultural
    Sensitivity
    Training
    Brie O’Keefe
    Canadian and Human Being
    A Canadian is not an American.
    At least not entirely, not yet.
    -Anonymous
    Understand the Canadian,
    Prevent workplace tragedies...
    The Psyche:
    Honesty is the best policy, be kind.
    What we got from the British:
    Always be polite, don‘t make a fuss

    Also, Sunday Roasts!


    Canada: a nation playing catch-up
    • Age: 143 (UK: 303, USA: 234)
    • Canadian Flag: 1965 (USA 1776, UK 1801)
    • National anthem: 1980 (UK: 1745, USA: 1931)
    • Consititution: 1981 (USA: 1787, UK: so old its
    ‘unwritten’)
    Canada: Exporter of Terrible Pop Music
    Secret Indie Music Haven
    Exporter of Comedians
    Always Remember:
    The Canadian is silently convinced they are
    superior to you.
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