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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.

6 Habits of Canadians Who Still Treat Group Chats Like Email Chains

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Group chats are usually fast, messy, and casual, but some people still approach them like structured workplace email threads. 1. They Start Every Message With …

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7 Signs Someone Treats Weather Alerts Like Breaking National News

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Weather alerts in Canada can matter a lot, especially given how quickly conditions can change across seasons, but some people treat every notification like urgent …

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7 Ways “Free Shipping” Is Now a Rare Luxury in Canada

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

In Canada, free shipping often still feels like something you have to earn, plan for, or qualify for—not something automatically included. 1. Minimum Spend Thresholds …

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8 Habits That Reveal Someone Misses The Old Internet Forums

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Before algorithms and endless scrolling took over, a lot of Canadians learned internet culture through forums, message boards, and random niche communities—and the habits still …

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6 Signs Someone Is Still In Their Facebook Era From 2010

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Some Canadians joined Instagram, TikTok, and everything else—but deep down, they still use social media with pure early-Facebook energy. 1. They Still Post Full Life …

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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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