When it comes to our northern neighbor, a number of stereotypes persist: Canadians have a sugary-sweet demeanor. They apologize for everything. They endure frigid temperatures daily and pour generous servings of maple syrup on every food group like Buddy the Elf.
While some of these assumptions have truth to them, too many Americans (myself included) have been basing their knowledge of Canadians entirely on shows like "Degrassi" and "Heartland," and know little about the country's actual culture.
In honor of Canada Day, we have compiled a list of facts Americans likely don't know about Canadians — but that may well inspire them to visit.
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Canadians are super happy.
Maybe that's why they're so nice. A 2016 study found that 9/10 Canadians ages 12 and over are satisfied "'or very satisfied” with their lives. This makes Canada the second-happiest country in the world, following only Denmark.
Canada may even surpass Denmark soon, as Canadians are getting happier every year.
Canadians purchase their milk in bags.
While Americans buy their milk in cartons, in many parts of Canada it is sold in bags. Consumers buy a large four-liter bag of milk with three smaller bags inside, and place it in a pitcher at home — cutting off one corner of a bag for pouring.
They don't give their cows artificial hormones.
Speaking of milk preferences, Canada has not approved growth hormones for sale or use for their cows. Canadians feed their cows well and encourage milk production in more natural ways. rbST, a common growth hormone in the US, is not used.
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