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Are Your Manners More Canadian or American?

By: Teresa M.

Are Your Manners More Canadian or American?

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About This Quiz

Are you so polite that you could live in Canada? We're not saying that Americans are impolite, but Canadians have more of a stiff upper lip. Let's take a deep look at your manners and find out if you belong more in the United States or if you should pack your bags and move to Canada.

While different American regions are known for their various flavors of behavior and etiquette, we generally see our friends north of the border as being far more polite - at least on the surface. Answer our questions about the way you handle various situations, about your personality, and about the way you live your life, and we will be able to make the call.

Are you the type that will hold a door for a stranger, or do you keep moving and mind your own business? The little, every day things you do will give away your mannerisms. While everyone has a hasty moment of being in their own world, the attention you pay to others and the way you react makes all the difference. Tell us how nice you are, and we'll tell you if your passport needs an American flag or a maple leaf!

What would you do if you accidentally passed wind during a meeting?

I would laugh it off.

I would run screaming from the room.

I would apologize.

I would apologize then make light of it.

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How would you tell a friend that they have spinach in their teeth?

I would whisper it in their ear.

I would make a gesture.

I would say it across the table.

I would ask them to come to the restroom with me.

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Do you hold doors for others?

If they are right behind me, I do.

I do it all the time.

If they have their hands full, I do.

I do my best.

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How would you rate your table manners?

Great

Excellent

Good

Superb

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How would you react to getting the wrong meal delivered to your table?

If it looked good, I would eat it.

I would ask the server to make it right.

I would demand to see a manager.

I would simply eat it.

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How would you make guests feel comfortable in your home?

I would make a food spread.

I would dress their room with personal touches.

I would let them know that they have free reign.

I would dress their room with fresh towels, linens, and flowers.

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Do you always say excuse me when you belch?

I never belch.

I always say excuse me.

I don't always say it.

I don't belch in public.

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If someone told you to take as many doughnuts as you like from a basket, how many would you take?

2

0

3 or more

1

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What would you be found doing at an office party?

I would be dancing.

I would be making food.

I would be networking.

I would be mixing drinks.

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Would anyone say you are mouthy?

A few people might say that.

My closest friend might say that.

A lot of people would say that.

I don't think anyone would describe me that way.

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Do you send thank you cards for gifts?

I do when I remember.

I send thank you letters.

I send them for big gifts.

I always send thank you cards.

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What would you say is your best trait?

Openness

Agreeableness

Decisiveness

Politeness

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Which region of the U.S. do you think has the best manners?

Northeast

I don't know the U.S. regions that well.

Northwest

Southeast

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Do you say please when you are ordering fast food?

It depends where I'm ordering.

I always say please.

I order with an app.

I never eat fast food.

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Do you let people with one item check out before you at the grocery store?

It depends on the person.

I have done it a few times.

I've been standing there long enough already.

I always let them go first.

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Why might you send a friend a bouquet of flowers?

I would send them for a birthday.

I would send them to say thank you.

I would send them for a funeral.

I would send them to brighten their day.

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Which animal do you think has the best manners?

Cat

Dog

Dolphin

Human

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Do you always say what you think?

It depends on the situation.

If it's important, I speak up.

I see no reason to hold back.

I try to keep my thoughts to myself.

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Do you let cars cut in before you in traffic?

I hold my lane steady.

If I can, I do.

It depends where I'm driving.

I always let others in.

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Are you more emotional or logical?

I'm a little of both.

I'm more emotional.

I'm more logical.

I'm more instinctual.

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What would you do for a sick friend?

I would avoid them because I don't want to get sick.

I would take them some soup.

I would send them a text to ask if they need anything.

I would visit them and offer support.

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If someone is annoying you, how do you handle it?

I leave the annoying situation.

I endure it for a while.

I tell them to knock it off.

I set them straight and enjoy my day.

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How would your coworkers describe you?

Adaptable

Friendly

Dedicated

Helpful

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How do you handle stress?

I work out.

I take naps.

I nip the problem in the bud.

I keep calm and carry on.

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Do you correct grammar on social media?

If it's really horrible, I do.

I have more important things to do.

You bet I do.

I wouldn't dream of it.

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Are you easily angered?

I'm touchy about certain things.

I'm fairly laid back.

I have my moments.

I never lose my cool around others.

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Do you say thank you when you pay for something?

Sometimes

Most of the time

Always

Never

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How would you handle having someone's snoring keep you away?

I would roll them over.

I would get earplugs.

I would poke them.

I would wake them up.

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What would you do if you saw someone being bullied?

I would step in.

I would start recording.

I would call the police.

I would bully the bullies.

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What do you say when you hang up the phone?

"Later."

"Bye, now."

"Bye, bye."

"Ta."

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