Canadian Dining Etiquette

CANADIAN DINING ETIQUETTE
Table manners are relatively relaxed and informal in Canada, but

Quebec is a little more formal.
Dining etiquette for utensils. Use Continental table manners. When

cutting food, hold your fork in your left hand and your knife in your
right hand. Apply pressure to the knife with your index finger at the
point where the knife blade meets the handle. Spear and keep steady
your food with the fork, tines facing downward. Apply pressure to the
neck of the fork using your index finger. Proper dining etiquette
dictates that you keep your elbows down. After cutting your food, your
knife remains in your right hand. Continue holding the fork in your left
hand with the tines facing downward, applying pressure to the neck of
the fork with your index finger as you lift it to your mouth. When
finished eating, leave cutlery facing upward in the middle of your plate.
Dining etiquette for using your hands. You are seldom expected to eat
with your hands. If the type of food is easier to eat in that way, be
guided by what your host does. Do not rest your elbows on the table.
Dining etiquette for napkins. Keep your napkin in your lap while eating.
Dining etiquette for seating. Wait to be shown to your seat.
Dining etiquette for beginning to eat. Do not begin eating until the
hostess starts.
Meals are typically served in courses. Except at a formal dinner, it is

common to have two courses, either an appetizer or salad and main
dish or a main dish and a dessert. Occasionally meals are served
buffet style for medium to large gatherings. It is appropriate to eat
everything served to you at a meal, and your host will be pleased if
you enjoy it. If you don't like the taste of something, deal with it
discreetly, and usually no one will comment about it.
Dining etiquette for discussing business. Business entertainment is
common, but the focus usually remains on business. The person who
invites is normally expected to pay.
DINING ETIQUETTE FOR QUEBEC

Dining etiquette in a restaurant. To beckon a waiter in Quebec, quietly
say "Monsieur" or "S'il vous plate." Say "Mademoiselle" to beckon a
waitress. If you are invited out to a pub in Canada, please keep in
mind that each person is expected to pay for a round of drinks.
Neglecting your turn to pay for a round will create a bad impression.
Wine is normally served with meals in Quebec.
In Quebec, typical before-dinner drinks include pernod, kir,

champagne, and vermouth. Cognac, Grand Marnier and/or other
liqueurs are served after dinner.
Dining etiquette for toasts. Simple, informal toasts involve raising a

glass and saying "Cheers.". The host normally offers first toast. Wait
until everyone is served wine and a toast is proposed before drinking.
It is acceptable for women to propose a toast.
Depending on where in Canada tipping ranges slightly, but usually

falls between 10-20%. In Toronto, 18% is most common although
15%-20% is the normal range, and anything below 15% is reserved
for poor service.
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What are Canadian Etiquette
Expectations at School?
Noisy classrooms, students who arrive late to class, and
students who are disrespectful are some examples of bad
etiquette. This behaviour can create a difficult learning
environment for everyone.
Below are some tips for how to act when you arrive and leave your classroom, when
you communicate with other students, teachers, and how to be respectful during the
class.
Arriving & Leaving Class

On Being Late for Class
Lateness is generally considered rude. If you are late for a class, enter as quietly as
possible, and take a seat near the door. You may want to apologize to your teacher
after class, and offer a truthful explanation if you have one (e.g. “Sorry, the streetcar
broke down.”).
Leaving Early
If you need to leave the class early, plan ahead by taking a seat near the door to avoid
disrupting the class, and tell your teacher you have to leave early. If you need to leave
early on a regular basis, offer an explanation to your teacher.
Missing a Class
If you have to miss a class and know ahead of time, you may want to let your teacher
know. If you do not know in advance, you may want to let your teacher know why you
missed the class. "Sorry I missed the class on Thursday, I had a medical appointment."
Most teachers will allow students to miss an occasional class, but if you miss many
classes, your grades may suffer.
Elevator Disasters
Watch your backpack! If you don't remove it in the elevator, it may wind up in
someone's face or spill someone's hot drink. People in wheelchairs are particularly at
risk from backpacks. You should let people off the elevator before you get on it. Let
people with mobility devices (e.g. wheelchairs) on first, especially on crowded elevators.
If you see that someone is almost about to enter the elevator, hold the door until they
arrive.
Interacting With Students

Talking to Other Students
If you don't chat with others in your class, they might think you are shy, or unfriendly.
Having a good relationship with other students can help you learn better. For example,
you may be able to form a study group or practice a new language with other students
you meet in class.
Excluding Classmates
Classes that require a lot of group work can sometimes cause conflict. You should
remember that not everyone has the same abilities, and making use of a student’s
strengths can reduce conflict in a group.
Talking During Class

If you talk during class to other students, it is considered rude. Whether you are having
a private conversation about your excitement with the lecture or talking about plans for
the weekend, your teacher will not know. They will assume you are not paying attention.
Greetings in the Hall

Some cultures may consider the absence of a short conversation rude, but here often a
wave is enough. You may want to follow-up with a basic greeting (e.g. “Hi, how are
you?”).
Blind & Low Vision Assistance
If you see someone struggling to do something because they are blind or have low
vision, ask them if they require help before giving it. Touching anyone without
permission is generally not welcome.
Deaf Culture
If you are speaking to someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, don't cover your mouth
or put your head down, so they can see what you are saying.
Interacting With Your Teacher

Some teachers are more formal than others. If your teacher invites you to use his or her
first name then it is OK.
Special Accommodations
Some teachers are more generous than others in giving extensions or other
accommodations. If you need an accommodation for a legitimate reason, you should
ask for one.
Anger, Gratitude, Disbelief & Other Emotional

States
If you have a strong emotion that you want to share with your teacher, it is best to do
this in the teacher's office and not during class. If you have questions about whether this
is a good idea or how to do this, you may want to discuss this with a counsellor.
During The Class

Sleeping in Class
Some students have difficult work and transportation schedules, which may make falling
asleep in class a possibility. Avoid sleeping in classes. It is considered rude, insulting to
the teacher and disruptive to the class (even if you don't snore). It’s also a waste of your
money!
Reading in Class
If you are reading material unrelated to class during a lecture (e.g. a newspaper or text
messages), it is disrespectful and distracting.
Eating in Class
If the teacher permits eating and/or drinking during class, then make sure you do this
quietly and clean up after yourself. You generally need to seek permission for this at the
beginning of the term since this may be against school policy.
Cell Phones
Cell phones should be turned off during class. If you forget, apologize. If you must take
the call due to an emergency, do not answer it until you exit the class.
Participating in Class
You will be expected to participate in most classes even if you aren't receiving credit for
them. Participating in class helps you learn the material. Find a balance that doesn't
make you someone who takes over discussion or lets others carry the show without
your contribution.
Commenting On Others' Comments

If you are asked to comment on what other classmates say, keep it limited to the
context. Avoid anything that can be seen as insulting or personal.
Using The TTY Phone

The TTY phone is for the use of deaf students. Deaf students can't make use of the
other phones so if there is a TTY phone in your class, they should get priority in using
these phones.
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CANADIAN DINING ETIQUETTE

Table manners are relatively relaxed and informal in Canada, but

Dining etiquette for utensils. Use Continental table manners. When

Dining etiquette for seating. Wait to be shown to your seat.

Meals are typically served in courses. Except at a formal dinner, it is

DINING ETIQUETTE FOR QUEBEC

Wine is normally served with meals in Quebec.

In Quebec, typical before-dinner drinks include pernod, kir,

Dining etiquette for toasts. Simple, informal toasts involve raising a

Depending on where in Canada tipping ranges slightly, but usually

Arriving & Leaving Class

Interacting With Students

Talking During Class

Greetings in the Hall

Interacting With Your Teacher

Anger, Gratitude, Disbelief & Other Emotional

During The Class

Commenting On Others' Comments

Using The TTY Phone

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