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7 Things You Can’t Say in Canada
Attacking our sacred" cows (things or people that cannot be criticized) may turn you into one looked down upon by all others--but it can also be a lot of fun.
Every culture has its unacknowledged taboos--the things you are forbidden to say or do in polite company, the accepted truths you are not allowed to doubt. You might think that a liberal, open-minded country like Canada would be free of such taboos, but you’d be wrong. In spite of our belief in our own civilized tolerance, some things are simply not open to debate. If you try, you’re bound to shock the neighbors.
It’s risky to question the wisdom of the tribe. You might get stoned. On the other hand, some people might walk secretly up to you afterwards and tell you that they secretly agree.
So here’s a challenge to a few of our nation’s most widely held beliefs. You say these things in public at your own danger. I will be elaborating o
A. is free of taboos
B. is thinly populated
C. is highly industrialized
D. is liberal and open-minded