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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 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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8 Everyday Things Canadians Quietly Stopped Spending Money On

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

A lot of Canadian spending habits have changed gradually over the past few years—not through huge lifestyle changes, but through small everyday cutbacks. 1. Cable …

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6 Behaviors That Instantly Reveal Someone Grew Up Before Smartphones

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

You don’t always need someone to say their age—some habits quietly give it away. A lot of everyday behaviors still reflect what life was like …

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8 Tiny Signs Someone Has Become Mentally Exhausted From Modern Life

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Mental exhaustion doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. Often, it appears through small everyday habits that people don’t even realize have changed. 1. Feeling …

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7 Things Canadians Used to Consider Luxuries That Now Feel Completely Normal

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

What once felt like special treats or high-end conveniences has slowly become part of everyday life for many people in Canada. 1. Food Delivery at …

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6 Everyday Skills Younger Canadians Are Learning Much Later Than Previous Generations

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Some everyday skills haven’t disappeared—but they’ve quietly become harder to pick up early because modern life doesn’t naturally teach them anymore. 1. Reading “Unwritten Rules” …

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