How to be a Canadian

Canadianism #1:

A Loonie (no, not your Aunt Vivian) is the one dollar coin in Canada, known as such for the loon adorning one face of the coin. The two dollar coin is known as a toonie, in keeping with rhyme and reason.

Canadianism #2:

A 'toque' (pronounced tUke) is otherwise known in America as a "beanie" or sock-cap.
(Edited after much debate amongst Canadians over spelling and pronunciation.)

Canadianism #3:

The forever misunderstood "eh" has finally been conquered! And now for a lesson in its use:

Correct:

It's a rather sunny day, eh?

Incorrect:

Hello, eh! (You're likely to get punched for such an insult)

(Please note: Alaskans also know and USE "eh" in the correct manner. This is our way of sticking it to the man, the one who always seems to forget that we are a state of the US, not Canada.)

Canadianism #4:

Skates: what all Canadians wear for their first shoes.

Canadianism #5:

The biggest flags ever seen at the Olympic closing ceremonies were Canadian (twice...and the second one was smuggled in against a rule that was made because of the first one).

Canadianism #6:

Toboggan- sled (no, the Jamaicans are not the only ones who drive them.)

Canadianism #7:

Tim Horton's, the baby of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. Proof that children far exceed their parents. (Note: Some lucky Americans may know the glory of Tim Horton's. It's still Canadian.)

Canadianism #8:

MOST milk comes in bags, not cartons or bottles. (Still trying to figure this one out...)

Canadianism #9:

You drink pop instead of soda.

Canadianism #10:

Serviette- napkin (proof of French influence)

Canadianism #11:

Bilingual food packaging

Canadianism #12:

Smarties: better known as super-M&M's, not the American solidified sugar