The US and Canada 5 Parallels in Daily Life

 Linguists at McMaster University in Ontario evaluated millions of tweets and discovered that Canadian politeness may be more than a cliché. On Twitter, Canadians used the adjectives "great", "amazing", "beautiful", and "favourite", whereas Americans used the phrases "hate", "hell", "tired", "hurt", and "annoying". The study also found that US people use more swear words in their speech.Canadians frequently resent Americans because they are less inclined to say "thank you" and "please." A Canadian citizen may be offended if a seller at a US store does not respond to "thank you" with "you're welcome" or "no worries".Canadians are also more courteous and less forthright than Americans. An American could regard such behavior to be passive aggression. "No" signifies "no" when a US resident says it. When a Canadian says "maybe," it can indicate either "maybe" or "no." When Americans disagree with anything, they will express it promptly, which a Canadian may perceive as disrespectful behavior. Canadians often express fewer negative emotions and talk more quietly than Americans. Former U.S. President Barack Obama agrees. "Our Canadian friends can be more reserved and easy-going.Each country has its own distinctive products that cannot be obtained anyplace else.

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Canadian cuisine for Americans is Canadian milk

It is marketed in plastic bags in some parts of Canada since it is less expensive to produce. A Canadian household typically buys four litres of milk in three transparent bags. Then they cut the bag's corner with scissors and pour the milk into a plastic container. In the United States, milk is offered in cardboard cartons, plastic containers, and glass. Some Canadian meals are not available in the United States, such as poutine (French fries dusted with young pickled cheese and sweetened gravy) or beaver tails (fried dough shaped like a beaver tail with various ingredients on top). Fast food restaurants, like those in the United States, are widely popular in Canada. On both sides of the border, you may find McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and other restaurants. At the same time, Canada is proud of its Tim Hortons franchise, which has opened locations in various American states."Bottles," he said.In addition, most Canadian homes include cellars (since communications run underground and must be protected from frost) and large porches or solariums in the backyard to expand living space. Many residences in Canadian metropolitan areas have 2-3 levels, while houses with more than one floor are only seen in high-density US cities.Brick buildings predominate in Canada's eastern regions and New England because they are more resistant to cold weather.

By the way Canadians frequently remove their shoes in the house whereas Americans do

So only when entering the bedroom, and even then, not always.Business investment is expected to grow by 3% in 2024, a decrease from 4.5% last year. Government spending is predicted to increase by 2.5%. Given that the US economy is expected to outperform many other global economies in the short term, we project that imports will increase by 3.1% on average in 2024, while exports will grow at a slower rate of 2.4%. Consumer price index (CPI) inflation stays above 3% in the second quarter of this year, but will fall to 2.7% by the end of 2024. The Federal Reserve successfully walks the tightrope to a smooth landing, lowering interest rates twice in the second half of 2024 and continuing to do so until it reaches the neutral range of 2.5% to 3% in 2027. Job growth is declining because current job creation rates are unsustainable given demographics and labor force participation. As a result, the unemployment rate falls in the short term, then rises to little less than 4% in 2025 before gradually dropping for the duration of the predicted time. The Inflation Reduction Act encourages substantial investments that benefit manufacturing.3 Furthermore, investments in intellectual property, such as the use of AI and other cutting-edge technology, will help to drive business growth. Overall, we expect that the US economy will grow by 2.4% this year before dropping to 1.1% in 2025. Economic growth is expected to resume between 2026 and 2028, with annual real GDP gains ranging from 1.6% to 1.9%.

Persistent inflation and global war (20%) While our baseline is still positive

Every projection is vulnerable to negative risk. We identify risks focused on three interrelated areas. Geopolitical concerns, ongoing inflation, and financial system stress. A communicable disease When you return to Canada after traveling overseas, you must notify a border services or quarantine officer. Tell your doctor if you become ill while abroad or after returning to Canada.Use of seized goods.When entering or leaving Canada, you must declare any funds or monetary instruments worth $10,000 or more, such as stocks, bonds, or checks. If you plan to travel outside of Canada with highly valuable items purchased in Canada or lawfully imported, take them to a Customs and Border Services Agency (CBSA) office before leaving to have them identified on a wallet-sized card as valuables in your possession before leaving the country. Take the card with you on your trip and show it to the border officer if you are questioned about these products when you return to Canada. Wooden houses, on the other hand, are common in the western provinces and several US states. Southern American homes are often more flimsy, with a timber frame and concrete covering serving as the base.