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Hi, I’m Alia. I was born in the Philippines and grew up in Dubai, where my parents were Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW’s). At 19, I decided to pursue a university degree in Canada. While I have grown to love this country as my home, here are a few things that I am still wrapping my head around:
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Canadians walk really fast.
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Canada has a ridiculous number of ways of being cold.
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Calling older people by their first name is normal.
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People who know how to masterfully pronounce Strachan, Glencairn, and Roncesvalles will struggle to pronounce your name.
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People will be confused by your “good English” even though it is your first language.
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Canadians sing badly during karaoke… on purpose.
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Speaking of karaoke, Canadians prefer to sing in rented private rooms instead of shining like a superstar in front of an audience.
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Canadians will not stop talking about dressing in layers because of the weather.
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Canadians will consider a meal without rice, a meal.
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Canadians do not revere the chicken drumstick; they prefer the white meat.
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Canadians don’t know how to do all-you-can-eat buffets properly.
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Someone had the audacity to mess with the hours of the day to create Daylight Savings Time.
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Canadians really like running.
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Many have yet to be initiated into the way of the ‘tabo’.
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Canadians are obsessed with ketchup chips.
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