Canada is a beautiful and prosperous country, consistently ranked as one of the most suitable places for human habitation in the world. However, there are many taboos in Canadian life that differ significantly from those in China, making it not particularly easy to adapt to local life. Knowing the following Canadian immigration taboos will surely help you integrate into Canadian life more quickly. That said, rules are rigid, and one should not follow these guidelines too strictly; flexibility in real life is also important.
1. Canadians avoid the number 13 and Friday. Most Canadians are Protestant or Roman Catholic, with a minority practicing Judaism and Eastern Orthodoxy. They consider "13" to be an unlucky number and "Friday" to symbolize disaster.
2. Avoid white lilies.
They avoid white lilies because they evoke a sense of death; people are accustomed to using them to mourn the deceased.
3. Dislike comparisons with other countries.
They dislike outsiders comparing their country to the United States, especially when highlighting the advantages of the U.S. in comparison to Canada, which is particularly unacceptable.
4. Dislike waitstaff offering face towels.
Canadian women have a habit of beauty and makeup, so they do not welcome waitstaff offering face towels.
5. Avoid eating shrimp paste, fish sauce, and other unusual flavors.
In terms of diet, they avoid foods with strange or fishy tastes, such as shrimp paste, fish sauce, fermented tofu, and stinky tofu; they also avoid animal organs and feet; spicy dishes are not favored either.
6. Avoid saying the word "old."
They avoid saying the word "old"; nursing homes are referred to as "care facilities," and elderly people are called "senior citizens."
7. Avoid breaking glass items and spilling salt.
Following the Ten Commandments in the Bible, they do not directly name sacred persons or matters. They avoid breaking glass items and spilling salt.