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Aya El Balhawan


Knowing about intercultural communication is really important because it represents the interaction that occurs between individuals and entities that are culturally different. At some point in life, people will interact with other people outside of their own culture.
Lebanese people are known of their tradition of hospitality. Lebanese citizens consider an honor to welcome a guest in their home. Guests are usually greeted by 3 kisses and generally served tea or coffee immediately when seated. In Lebanon, since it is compulsory to learn Arabic, French, and English at schools, Lebanese people tend to mix these languages when speaking. With this advantage, we gain a better understanding of other cultures without going through “a shock”. In Canada, the country officially applies two languages, French and English, each in different parts in it. Which is also an advantage because usually the residence learns both languages and it is a benefit for communicating with other cultures. In Canada, religion doesn’t have an important place in the society anymore. Only a little part of the population remains religious. Whilst, in Lebanon, religion has a big importance and almost everyone is involved in it. In Quebec it is usual to kiss once on each cheek. Family relationships are also quite different between these two countries. For example, in Lebanon, family reunions are a must from time to time and staying in touch with the family is really important while Canadians are not really close to each other when it comes to the extended family.
Canada is very famous for their poutine and peameal and Lebanon is very known for their hummus and tabbouleh.

In conclusion, the Canadian culture was influenced by other cultures such as the French and the English culture due to their colonization. It is similar to the Lebanese culture that was also influenced by other cultures such as the Turkish and French.

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