Good afternoon everyone,
Today, we have talked about the “Unwritten rules of Canadian manners”. Now, you are required to write a letter to a friend back home, who he/she is planning to move to Canada soon, and give him/her some advice on how to adapt to the Canadian culture, also tell your friend some tips on the most important Canadian unwritten rules, from your perspective, to avoid embarrassment.
Ask one or two of your peers to edit for you.
Hi Hui,
I'm very glad to hear that you will immigrate to Canada. First of all, I wanted to tell you an interesting thing.
My friend and her husband went to a restaurant for dinner last week. After meal, they asked the waiter for the bill. It cost their about 50 dollars. My friend gave the waiter 50 dollars and wanted to leave. But, the waiter still stood beside the table. He had no intention to move and sent the money to the counter. My friend was very confused. She told the waiter that they had already paid the bill. The waiter looked unhappy. He said they still needed to give him tips besides the bill. My friend and her husband felt embarrassed. They asked the waiter how much it would be appropriate and gave it to him.
In Canada, when you eat in the restaurant, you need to give the waiter or waitress tips. It is totally different from our country. It is not only related to money, but also to show your respect. It is not by law, but everyone knows you need to do. It is called unwritten rules. You should prepare some another type of tips, if you want to adapt to live here quickly. For example, don't cut in line, don't beep the horn when you drive a car, keep the personal space and so on. If you break the rules unconsciously, make an apology. Then, ask the reason and obey the right way.
I hope these tips can be helpful, and eager to see you soon.
yours
Jane
My friend and her husband went to a restaurant for dinner last week. After meal, they asked the waiter for the bill. It cost their about 50 dollars. My friend gave the waiter 50 dollars and wanted to leave. But, the waiter still stood beside the table. He had no intention to move and sent the money to the counter. My friend was very confused. She told the waiter that they had already paid the bill. The waiter looked unhappy. He said they still needed to give him tips besides the bill. My friend and her husband felt embarrassed. They asked the waiter how much it would be appropriate and gave it to him.
In Canada, when you eat in the restaurant, you need to give the waiter or waitress tips. It is totally different from our country. It is not only related to money, but also to show your respect. It is not by law, but everyone knows you need to do. It is called unwritten rules. You should prepare some another type of tips, if you want to adapt to live here quickly. For example, don't cut in line, don't beep the horn when you drive a car, keep the personal space and so on. If you break the rules unconsciously, make an apology. Then, ask the reason and obey the right way.
I hope these tips can be helpful, and eager to see you soon.
yours
Jane
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