In lots of countries, people hold doors open for other people. In Canada, though, we say “thank you” to the person holding the door. Not only that, the person holding the door says, “You’re welcome,” or “No problem.”
That’s the difference between Canadians and non-Canadians. We take politeness to the next level. In Canada, politeness is [...]
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I’ve been reading with interest the various blogs during the past few days discussing the future of newspapers. It’s a commonly heard refrain these days — woe is me, newspapers are dying, whatever shall we do?
And, yes, several major newspapers have passed away. In general, times are difficult for media. It’s a mistake, though, to [...]
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