Quote by Calvin Trillin

Canadians are very well behaved, they don't throw their food.

Canadians are very well behaved, they don't throw their food

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The quote suggests that Canadians are highly mannered and polite individuals, as they do not engage in the disruptive or disrespectful act of throwing food. It implies that Canadians generally exhibit good behavior, respect for social norms, and a sense of decorum.

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