Hello /trv/
I plan on visiting Montreal, Canada next weekend and I have a few questions:
1. Do locals mind speaking English? or do they treat it the same way people in France treat English speakers?
I know enough French to order food and make small talk, but eventually I would exhaust my vocabulary.
2. What are must-see attractions /trv/ recommends?
3. What are important norms to keep in mind? (e.g. talking on public transport, general manners etc.)
Any other suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you!
>>1119599
>Hello /trv/
Bonjour!
>1. Do locals mind speaking English? or do they treat it the same way people in France treat English speakers?
In Montreal, you will experience no language barriers unless you are way out in the suburbs. Outside of Montreal, it's expected that you make some sort of effort to speak French, in smaller towns you will be stonewalled if your French isn't fluent. So as long as you stay in town, you'll be alright.
>2. What are must-see attractions /trv/ recommends?
Foufones electrique. Tam-tam. Any strip club.
>3. What are important norms to keep in mind? (e.g. talking on public transport, general manners etc.)
Always tip 15%, 20% if the service is good. You can't smoke indoors. Don't talk bad about the church, people are very Catholic. Walk left, stand right on the escalators. They love a little ass kissing about their culture. Pretend you give a shit about hockey.
People are pretty carefree tee bee aich, really anything goes and you have to be deliberately offensive to piss anyone off.
>>1119599
i thought that was celine dion
>>1119599
I speak French so I've never experienced 'rude' Quebeckers until I went out with my Anglo friends. It's true sometimes you'll be treated differently. Not so much rude but maybe just... not friendly.
If you're from the states you're fine. It's the Ontarians they dislike. Hard to tell the difference.
Also, I plan on staying in either Toronto or Ottawa for a night. I've been to both cities when I was younger, too young to be able to enjoy the city unfortunately. Between the two, which one does /trv/ suggest would be more fun? and what are some cool places to check out?