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Important Social Standards

Social practices - not laws - govem many types of behaviour in Canada. Some traditions are well estab­lished and are politely but firmly enforced. For ех­ample:

Lining up, or queuing: People normally line up or queue according to the principle of “first-come, first-served." Тhеу will bе angry if you push ahead in а line-up instead of waiting your turn.

Not smoking in private homes: Most Canadi­ans do not smoke. When you are in people's homes, you should always ask their permission to smoke. If they do not smoke themselves, they mау ask you to go outside to smoke.

Being on time: you should always arrive оп time - at school, at work and for any meeting. People who are often late mау bе fired from their jobs or suspended from school. Many Canadians will not wait more than 10 or 15 minutes for someone who has а business meeting. For social events, people expect that you will arrive within half an hour of the stated time.

Respect for the environment: Canadians respect the natural environment and expect people to avoid littering (dropping waste paper and other garbage оn the street or throwing it out of your car). Тhеу will expect you to carry your garbage unti1 you саn find а proper garbage саn.

Bargaining: Bargaining for а better price is not common in Canada, but there are some exceptions. For example, almost everyone bargains for а better price when buying а car or а house, or other ех­pensive items such as furniture. People who sell things privately mау also bargain.

Smart shopping: Stores compete with one an­other to attract customers, so it is wise to check and compare prices at different stores before you buу.

Note: Тhе price marked оп goods in stores does not usually include the federal and provincial sales taxes, which add from 7 percent to 15 percent to the cost of an item, depending оп the province in which you buу it.

From an “Immigrant’s Handbook”

Tasks:

1. Read the passages of the text “Finding a peace to live” very attentively and get use of the information for yourself.

2. Make up a plan of how to find a place to live. Think of a place cost.

3. Describe the Canadian way of life.

4. Speak on important social standards, which govern many types of behaviour in Canada.

5. Which standards do you consider the best?

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