When you first come to settle in a foreign country such as Canada, it is important to learn to "do as the locals do". A significant step toward better integration is to recognize the cultural differences and customs of the local people. You may be surprised to learn that what is socially acceptable in your old country may not be considered good manners in Canadian society. Here are a few points to remember:
      Canadians are accustomed to lining up for their turn to be served. It is considered bad manners to jump the queue.
      Canadians do not consider it good manners to speak loudly in public places. It is wise to remember not to speak too loudly or shout at the top of your voice in public; you may be forcing everyone around you to listen to your conversation. In your own culture, it may be acceptable to shout across the street or yell to a friend from one end of the bus to another. Not so in Canada!
      Dining out in Canadian society is generally considered an adult activity. Most restaurants do not cater to young children, especially during evening hours. If you must bring your children along, go to those restaurants which are prepared to cater to them. Some Canadian restaurants which especially welcome children are known as "family restaurants". Other places to which you may take your children for dinner are the less formal restaurants where ethnic foods are served. It is important, however, that you check out the restaurant when you plan to take your young children out to dine.

      LANGUAGE EXERCISE
      Where would you hear people say the following? Find the answers in Column B. 你會在哪些地方聽到以下的說話？
      答案可在B欄找到
      COLUMN A                          
      1. "Please give me 200 grams of bologna."
      2.  "Check, please."
      3.  "How much is this roast?"      
      4.  "Do you have any fresh cinnamon buns today?"
      5.  "Does the homogenized milk come in a 2-litre container?"
      COLUMN B
      a. at the butcher's
      b.  at the grocer's
      c.  at a delicatessen
      d.  at a restaurant
      e.  at the baker's

      ANSWERS
      1. c
      2. d
      3. a
      4. e
      5. b

      Language Notes語文註解：
      1. etiquette——rules about polite behaviour 社交禮儀
      2. locals —— local people 本地人，當地人
      3. significant——important 顯著的，重要的
      4. integration——the process of becoming a member of a community 融入一個社群成為其一份子
      5. custom——accepted way of behaving or doing something 習俗
      6. good manners——良好的行為舉止
      7. are accustomed to lining up ——are used to lining up 習慣排隊
      8. jump the queue——打尖
      9. dining out ——eating out 外出到餐館用膳
      10. cater to——provide something (such as food and drink) or service to (somebody) 提供服務予（某人）
      11. ethnic——relating to a population group 有關某族裔的