Canadian Culture

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This paper explains that "Mr." and "Mrs." (combined with the person's last names) should be used to address most adults; however, children are not given any kinds of titles. The author points out that "Sir" or "Ma'am" might be used in some circumstances, such as addressing adults who are strangers. The paper relates that, when approaching a stranger to ask a question, always interrupt by saying, "Excuse me"and, once you have the person's attention, look them in the eye and ask the question directly.

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""Mr." and "Mrs." (combined with the person's last names) should be used to address most adults. For example, "Hello Mr. Jones". Children are not given any kinds of titles. "Sir" or "Ma'am" might be used in some circumstances, such as when addressing adults who are strangers. For example, "Excuse me, Sir" if you bump into a strange man. Asking: When approaching a stranger to ask a question, always interrupt by saying, "Excuse me". Once you have the person's attention, look them in the eye and ask the question directly."

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