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Untrue: Two Stereotypes About Canadian Culture

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The two stereotypes about Canadian Culture that I have found to be untrue. Firstly, they lives in igloos and next, they says eh thing. Even personally, I am agreeing that these stereotypes are absolutely untrue because I think, they don’t have only snowy winters. However, they are also enjoying a beautiful weather like spring, summer etc. In addition, they loves to cook food in summer’s outside of their house for entertaining themselves. Furthermore, I can say that I had never listen any Canadian to say eh and I really think that they are so friendly, nice and compassionate etc. Finally, I can say that I have found these two stereotypes absolutely untrue about Canadian Culture.
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