CROSS CULTURE

COMMUNICATION
Canadian Culture

Presented by:-

Ashima Gupta
Aditi Tuteja
Megha Kakkar
Priti Pal
Rajesh Sharma
Shweta Agrawal
Location: Northern North America

Capital: Ottawa

Population:
Population 33,212,696

Ethnic Make-up: British Isles origin 28%, French

origin 23%, other European 15%, Amerindian 2%,
other, mostly Asian, African, Arab 6%, mixed
background 26%
Religions: Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3%,
Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified
11.8%, none 16%
 CANADIAN DIVERSITY
Canada welcomes approximately 200,000
immigrants a year from all parts of the globe. Each
person brings their own culture. In 1971, Canada
became the first country in the world to adopt a
Multiculturalism Policy
Is a learned set of shared interpretations

Is about beliefs, values, and norms

Affects the behavior of a relatively large group of

people
English and French are recognized by the
Constitution of Canada as "official languages

The five most widely-spoken non-official

languages are Chinese (the home language of 2.6%
of Canadians), Punjabi (0.8%), Spanish (0.7%),
Italian (0.6%), and Arabic (0.5%).
 About People of Canada

Atlantic provinces Ontario

Quebec

British Colombia noNorth

Western Canada
 Canada culture
• Individualism
• Regional differences
• Power distance
 Canada corporate culture
• Working practices in canada
• Structure and hierarchy in canadian
companies
• Working relationships in canada
Canadians give gifts for birthdays and Christmas.
Box of good chocolates, flowers or a bottle of wine
for dinner
In Quebec, sending flowers in advance of the dinner
party is proper protocol
Highest affordable quality wine
Do not give white lilies as they are used at funerals

Do not give cash or money as a present

Gifts are usually opened when received
 DINING ETIQUETTE

Table manners are relatively relaxed and informal

Quebec does see a little more formality.

Table manners are generally Continental, i.e. the

fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right
while eating.

Wait to be shown to your seat.

Do not begin eating until the hostess starts

 DINING ETIQUETTE
Do not rest elbows on the table

Feel free to refuse individual foods or drink without

offering an explanation

Leaving a small amount at the end of the meal is

generally acceptable
In formal situations, the host gives the first toast.
An honoured guest should return the toast later in
the meal.
Women may give toasts
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE & PROTOCOL

Begin relationships in a reserved manner

Appreciate politeness and expect others to adhere
to the proper protocol for any given situation

Shake hands with everyone at the meeting upon

arrival and departure

Maintain eye contact while shaking hands

Men may offer their hand to a woman without

waiting for her to extend hers first
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE & PROTOCOL

Surnames are usually not used

Business cards are exchanged after the initial

introduction

In Quebec, have one side of your business card

translated into French. They hand the card so the
French side faces the recipient.

Examine any card they receive before putting it in

their card case
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE & PROTOCOL

Meetings are generally well-organized and adhere

to time schedules
informal and relaxed in manner even if the subjects
being discussed are serious
Attendees will generally represent a variety of
levels and experiences
all are expected to express opinions
Important to have facts & figures to substantiate
claims and promises
they will not be convinced by emotions or feelings
 HOW TO BEHAVE IN PUBLIC

During a conversation, if you want to convey

interest and sincerity, you can maintain an eye
contact that is not too intense
Standard distance between two people should be
two feet.
It is considered impolite to talk loudly
It is considered impolite to display emotions in
public
Friends of the same sex do not hold hands
 HOW TO BEHAVE IN PUBLIC

Pointing at other people, however, is often

considered unacceptable
If you want to give the "V" for victory sign, do so
with the palm facing out
Smoking is restricted in most of the public places
Most Canadians prefer to sit in a casual manner
It is considered rude for people to speak in a foreign
language in the presence of others who do not
understand what is being said
CANADA Vs INDIA
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