Asking questions about marriage or children can be interpreted as too personal by some. Canada’s multicultural character offers a host of cultural experiences and possibilities. Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs also tend to stay in their own communities and share religious and cultural life with fellow Indian Hindus and Sikhs. For a better understanding of Quebecers, read works by Quebec authors Michel Tremblay, Gabrielle Roy and by poets Émile Nelligan and Anne Hébert (especially "Speak White"). Work styles and pace differ between workplaces but it is important to be clean. Overtime is often expected, especially in management positions. Relatively low levels of the community are therefore on welfare and public assistance, contrary to what many believe. Is it acceptable to go to my immediate supervisor for answers or feedback? Canadians tend to appreciate approachability and problem-solving abilities over authoritarian styles of management. The networks are also an alternative to the overwhelming presence of American culture, news and programming in Canadian television. Farhanullah khan (0895) 2. Select one or several countries/regions in the menu below to see the values for the 6 dimensions. Reading these authors can provide not only an idea of Canadian culture, but also how some Canadians view world issues. It can also refer to people who hold dual Pakistani and Canadian citizenship. 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It takes a while for them to warm up to newcomers, but this does not mean that Canadians are not welcoming. Your cultural interpreter was born in Ibarra, Ecuador the oldest of nine children. If people really want to know a lot about a given subject, they will ask questions; otherwise, it is best not to get too seriously into any one topic. Most Pakistanis who immigrated to Canada are Punjabis, Kashmiris, Sindhis, Baloch or Muhajirs. Men and women need and protect their space, sometimes with an active signal or else with more subtle body language that has to be monitored at all times. This may vary when comparing private and public sectors, the latter being the more informal. People of lower social classes are also relegated to low-paying jobs that only serve to perpetuate their condition. Mastery of a specific language is often an important hiring criterion. Life Style. Canada has fine writers; my favourites: Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, Rohinton Mistry, Carol Shields, Will Ferguson, John Ralston Saul, Lawrence Hill, David Suzuki, Bernice Morgan, among many. She was raised in this town in the north Sierra of Ecuador until the age of 25 years. The best way to impress most Canadians is to show what you have noticed is different from the United States, as there is a great deal of sensitivity and concern about being lumped in with our powerful neighbour. She is not married and does not have any children. It is divided in to seven divisions and tribal areas know as FATA (Federal Administered Tribal Areas). Canadian musicians, writers, film producers and actors (comedians especially) are also a great source of pride. Thus a first contact will almost never include discussion on personal aspects of their lives, such as earnings, weight, diets, health conditions, etc. More over the Pukhtoon society has always given great protection and respect to their females. Similarly, newcomers to Canada have better chances of being successful in the market if they have suitable credentials. How will I know how my staff view me? In 1976, Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau revised the Immigration Act, which saw an increase in Pakistani immigration to Canada. Most Pakistani Canadians speak English or French. The people of KPK are very hospitable, loving, caring and brave. This differs between individuals, sectors, ages and culture. Generalizations about Canadians can also raise sensitive issues of regionalism. That said, do not miss an opportunity to go canoe camping or to rent or visit a cottage by a lake! This perception can result in two connected responses: altruistic and paternalistic. This is ultimate culture of Pakistan that depicts the norms, values and culture of its different areas. The people live in Punjab have different cast like some of which are Rajput, Gujjar, Syed, Sheikh, Arai etc. She graduated with B.Ed. [citation needed] Annually Pakistani Canadians send remittances of approximately $50 million dollars to Pakistan. CBC (the English network) and Radio Canada (the French network) are the best sources of information on Canadian culture and current issues.