Canadian Workplace Manners
Lesson 3 of 13 in Canadian Workplace Culture · 25 minutes
Learn to use polite language at work. Understand Canadian norms for personal space, eye contact, and holding doors.
What you'll learn
- Use polite language at work (please, thank you, excuse me)
- Understand Canadian norms for personal space and eye contact
- Practice polite workplace interactions
From the transcript
Common polite interactions in a Canadian workplace including holding doors and asking for help.
Omar: After you!
Jennifer: Oh, thank you! That's very kind.
Omar: You're welcome! Good morning.
Jennifer: Good morning! You're Omar, right? The new hire?
Omar: Yes, I'm Omar. Nice to meet you.
Jennifer: Nice to meet you too! I'm Jennifer. Welcome to the team.
Omar: Thank you, Jennifer. Everyone here is very friendly.
Jennifer: We try! If you need anything, my desk is by the window.
Omar: Thank you. I appreciate it.
Yuki: Excuse me, Sam? Sorry to bother you.
Sam: No problem! What's up?
Yuki: Could you show me how to use the scanner, please?
Sam: Sure! So you press this button, then scan the barcode.
Yuki: Like…