Canada
14m
Jul 11, 2026
Canada – Politeness and Respectful Communication
Canadians apologize when you bump into them. They say sorry so reflexively that Canada literally passed a law clarifying that apologies don't constitute admissions of legal liability. But the stereotype of Canadian politeness is both accurate and wildly misread — what looks like niceness from the outside is a sophisticated communication system built on deeply held values. Here is what it actually means.