When people bump into each other it is customary for both people to say “sorry”. It is considered polite as it recognizes neither person intended to bump into the other. In fact, many may consider it rude if “sorry” is not said.
--WW
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Canadians tend to try and avoid confrontation in social situations and in the work place. There are a lot of evasive answers that in the end simply mean "no".
--Gundula
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Canadians are more like the British than Americans. More matter-of-fact and less warm & friendly. Don’t take offense.
--Christine F