Although Quebecers and the French are "cousins," each has its own culture.

Below are 12 cultural differences between the French and Canadians.

Prices

In France: displayed prices include taxes

In Quebec: displayed prices do not include taxes.

Tips

In France: included in the prices

In Quebec: the minimum is 15%

Traffic signals

In France: traffic signals are before the intersection

In Quebec: traffic signals are on the other side of the intersection

Work holidays

In France: 5 weeks

In Quebec: two weeks, or even 3 weeks depending on your seniority

Salary

In France: once a month

In Quebec: generally paid every two weeks

Housing space

In France: rent per square meter, for example an apartment with an area of 50 square meters

In Quebec: renting by the number of rooms, for example a 3 1/2 room apartment

Meals

In France: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

In Quebec: breakfast in the morning, lunch at noon, and dinner in the evening

Queue organization

In France: chaotic

In Quebec: people line up politely, without collisions and in order of arrival

Restaurant bill

In France: the waiter provides one bill for the group

In Quebec: each person usually pays their share, whether in the restaurant or the bar

Courtesy

In France: generally, people use "vous" with a kiss

In Quebec: generally, people use « tu » familiar terms, with saying hello or shaking hands

Cars

In France: drivers mainly drive manual cars

In Quebec: most drivers drive automatic cars

Stores

In France: most shops close on Sundays

In Quebec: all stores are open on Sundays