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Word on the street: What do you think of Canada’s polite reputation?

What do you think of Canada’s reputation for being polite when it comes to how we treateach other?
Cameron Thomson
17196383_web1_Bonnie-Peterson
“Some of the younger crowd, they don’t make eye contact. It depends on the town too, small town - yes, small towns - no.” - Bonnie Peterson

The week the Observer asked: What do you think of Canada’s reputation for being polite when it comes to how we treat each other?

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17196383_web1_Anthony-Dubois
“As far as treating each other goes I think so, it can certainly go the other way. I think that’s why I like small towns so much because it’s more so there than in big cities I find.” - Anthony Dubois
17196383_web1_Wendy-Ferguson
“For the most part I think we are pretty respectful of each other. Online I think there’s people who have nothing better to do than try and cause trouble.” - Wendy Ferguson
17196383_web1_Stan-Kuzak
“I think generally Canadians are polite, certainly more polite and better received than Americans abroad I can tell you that.” - Stan Kuzak
17196383_web1_Mikhael-Swityk
“I think its kind of a stereotype, a little bit. We are really polite but we are also very focused on what we do so I think circumstance determines the level of our politeness to one another.” - Mikhael Swityk