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Say sorry when someone bumps into you, tip like an American, and never tell a Canadian their country is basically the States.
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5 phrases you need in Canada
- HelloHey, how's it going?hay howz it GOH-ing
- GoodbyeTake care, ehtayk KAIR ay
- PleasePleasepleez
- Thank youThanks so muchthanks soh MUCH
- Excuse meSorrySOHR-ee
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Know before you go
tipping
Tip 15-20% at restaurants and a couple of dollars per drink at bars; the card terminal will prompt you, and skipping it is noticed.
money
Prices are shown before tax, so expect 5-15% added at the register depending on the province. Cards and tap payment work literally everywhere.
transport
Distances are enormous — Toronto to Vancouver is a four-and-a-half-hour flight; fly between regions and rent a car for the Rockies rather than trying to drive across.
safety
Cities are very safe; the genuine hazards are winter driving and wildlife on highways at dawn and dusk, especially around Banff and northern routes.
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