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People / Different cultures: Toronto is the most diverse city in the world
  • By stuckie on April 25, 2008
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  • Although Miami has a higher percentage of people who are foriegn born, Toronto has more people of different nationalities and backgrounds. People expect differences rather than similarities. Don't be surprised if they think you live here rather than being a tourist. Some 40% of the city is not born in Canada and increasingly are being labelled 'visible minorities' due to their country of origin, like China and India. An expectation of English language is expected. Few Torontonians speak French, so a knowledge of English is vital. In certain boroughs of the city, you might be okay with just a knowledge of Cantonese, Italian, Portuguese, Korean or Greek languages. Tread lightly on topics of differences between Canada and US and the rest of the world. Torontonians are often referred to as the 'centre of the universe' by Western Canadians because most once they live here, do not move outside of the area. Still talk of Torontonians being the most unfriendly people are exaggerated. Any big city in the world has such a reputation. If you are lost, most will be happy to help you find your way.

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    People / Different cultures: Salsa on St. Clair
  • Updated By freddie18 on August 4, 2007
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  • Young Girls dancing a Cuban Dance - Toronto
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    Another successful celebration of Toronto's biggest celebration of Latino culture. This year, it was held on July 14 & 15. 2007 between Winona Drive and Wychwood Avenue. As always, St. Clair Street was closed between these two blocks. I specially like the participants as they showcase Latin life; the beat of pulsating music, passionate dancing, fiery foods, and the free Salsa dance lessons. I have witnessed the lively music and dance on the street. Watch out for this festival next year and I am sure you will have a lot of fun. Show off your best dance moves. Show off your Salsa best beat!

  • Website: http://www.mystclair.com/events.php?id=1044

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    People / Different cultures: Main Ethnic Groups in Canada
  • By mr.jacob on June 4, 2003
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  • Here are the top 5 ethnic groups in Canada: 1)French, 6,146,600 people (22.5%) 2) British Isles, 5,612,500 people (20.5%) 3)German, 911,560 people (3.3%) 4)Italian, 750,055 people (2.7%) 5) Chinese, 586,645 people (2.1%)

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  • Website: www.canada.com

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    People / Different cultures: Cultural Effence
  • By 6t9-ShOrTy-6t9 on March 27, 2004
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  • Hi I'm a 12 year old girl doing a small report on the heritage od Canada, but every site i go it has Canada, Canada, Canada, but there is nothing about the religon and different cultures in that we have. There is not even any pictures. The main reason why people travel to Canada is to explore different culture's foods, clothing, lifestyle, and many other things. If thats' mainly why tourists come to Canada, then why is it not expressed over the net as much as it really is? Sincerily, A Caring Citizen, Cassandra- 12

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    People / Different cultures: Communication in Chinatown
  • By OlenaKyiv on May 18, 2007
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    If you are in Chinatown, you would better speak Chinese. All signs are on Chinese, I assume. Many people don’t speak English. We went in one of the banks to exchange money and found ourselves among Asian people, old and young. They talked very fast on their native language and looked at us, at the beginning, with some suspicion (we were the only ones who looked Slavic and who even didn’t speak English between each other). Soon they realized we are not any threat to them (I am joking) and didn’t pay attention to us. Then we realized we have some question to ask, I don’t remember what exactly. We tried to ask people in line and received only glances of misunderstanding. That moment I really wanted to speak Chinese. Luckily, bank employee spoke English.

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    People / Different cultures: All EnglishLanguage...with a Canadian twist
  • By kd_baby on October 22, 2004
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  • If you're from the US, esp. the southern US, you'll do a double take the first you hear "south", "house", "doubt" and a host of other sayings. Also, they don't have "restrooms", they have "washrooms". And finally, yes they do say "Eh?" as the end of a lot of their sentences. If you're an American and want to practice, just substitute "Eh" at the end of your sentences where you would normally say "Right" or "Huh" or "Yeah/Yes/Yep". Other than that it's all English :-)

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    People / Different cultures: Most Residents Not From Canada!
  • By bgoodman123 on July 4, 2005
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  • If you're going to Toronto expecting to get a "Canadian" experience, you might have to work at it. The majority of people living there are NOT from Canada at all. While there is still a lot of Canada to experience in the city, the practical side of things tends to weigh on the "New Canadians" nowadays. The real experience in Toronto these days is the enormous diversity of people - more of a global interaction than a traditional "Canadian" one!

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    People / Different cultures: How are you?
  • Updated By Arial_27 on October 6, 2005
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    It's a funny thing in North America.. we ask eachother all the time "How are you" without really caring what the answer is, or expecting an honest answer. Sales clerks, cashiers, strangers on the street and aquaintences will all ask you how you are, as a greeting but the expected answer is always "I'm good, fine, thank you." Sometimes if a close friend or family member asks how you are, it is sincere and you can give them an honest answer: "Actually I'm feeling sick, I'm stressed out," etc. But strangers and acquaintences rarely want to know about what is going on in your life - the polite thing to do is usually say "I'm fine," and return the question, "And how are you?"

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    People / Different cultures: Please avoid small talk there....
  • Updated By SACHIA on August 25, 2002
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  • Please avoid small talk there. People are not very friendly.

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    People / Different cultures: Taste of Thailand in Toronto - July 14-15, 2007
  • By freddie18 on August 4, 2007
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    Tastes of Thailand offerred a wealth of activities that surely made a mark to event goers who like cultural dance and music. It was indeed a lively celebration of the Thailand's King Bhumibol Abdulyadej's 80th birthday. I have enjoyed the parade of native Thai costumes. It was colourful. You will also taste the Thai food in the many booths that was installed on the street. The mouth watering taste of noodle dish, satay, tamarind tofu, shrimp and vegetable spring rolls, and a variety of delicious curry.

  • Website: www.tasteofthailand.ca

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