Culture+and+Food

Culture and Food

Gestures: Eye contact is important during conversation, and smiles are always welcome. Pointing at someone with the index finger is rude; using the entire hand to motion to someone is more polite. when ur done eating ur hands go on top the table.



Languages:

English and French are official languages in Canada. English dominates in most of the Atlantic region and in the western provinces. However, French is the first language of nearly 80 percent of residents of Québec and is used almost exclusively in some areas. Most Canadians are proud of their shared cultural heritage, which includes French, British, and other European influences.

Food: Canadians typically eat breakfast at 8 a.m., lunch at noon, and dinner at 6 p.m. These standard meals are often complemented by tea, coffee, or snacks at work. Tea is popular among those of English heritage. Many people eat in the continental style, with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right. Utensils are placed together on the plate after finishing a meal usually have a formal meal on sundays