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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

8 Signs Someone Still Navigates Canada Like GPS Doesn’t Exist Yet

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Some Canadians fully adapted to navigation apps. Others still move through the country with pure pre-smartphone instincts—and honestly, you can tell pretty quickly. 1. They …

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8 Ways to Tell Someone Still Thinks Apologizing Is a Full Personality Trait in Canada

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Some Canadians don’t just say “sorry” occasionally—it’s practically built into how they interact with the world. 1. They Apologize When Someone Else Bumps Into Them …

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7 Signs Someone Still Shops Like Inflation Isn’t a Daily Reality Yet in Canada

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Inflation has changed how Canadians shop, with food prices still rising about 3.5% in 2025 according to Statistics Canada. 1. They Ignore Unit Pricing Completely …

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7 Signs Someone Still Treats Tim Hortons Like It’s the Center of Their Daily Routine

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

For some Canadians, Tim Hortons isn’t just a coffee stop—it’s still deeply built into how they structure their day. 1. They Measure Distance by Nearby …

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7 Tiny Things Canadians Do That Immediately Reveal They’re Canadian

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Canadians don’t always sound different right away—but certain tiny habits give it away almost instantly. 1. Saying “Sorry” for Things That Aren’t Their Fault Someone …

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6 Everyday Situations That Turn Canadians Weirdly Competitive

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Canadians are usually seen as polite and relaxed—until certain everyday situations suddenly activate a surprisingly competitive side. 1. Merging Into One Lane During Construction The …

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8 Things Canadians Quietly Judge Other Canadians For

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Canadians are known for being polite—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t judging people a little bit in everyday situations. 1. Not Returning a Shopping Cart …

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7 Moments That Instantly Unite Random Canadians in Public

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Most people keep to themselves in public—until certain situations suddenly turn complete strangers into a temporary team. 1. When Public Transit Suddenly Stops Moving The …

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6 Things Canadians Somehow Survive Every Winter Without Complaining Enough About

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Canadians joke about winter constantly—but honestly, some parts of it are so inconvenient they probably deserve even more complaining than they get. 1. Wet Socks …

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8 Extremely Canadian Problems That Sound Fake to Other Countries

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Some Canadian problems are so specific that people from other countries genuinely think Canadians are exaggerating—until they experience them themselves. 1. Flights Between Canadian Cities …

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