When people outside of Canada think about Canadians stereotypes they have an idea of a caricature a frost bitten wasteland surrounded by beavers, red saged Royal Mounted Police, maple syrup, multiculturalism, free healthcare, snowstorms, and of course a Canadian saying “sorry”.
Maybe you have bumped into someone on the subway accidentally. And they tell you “sorry” because they are just wanting to get on with their day. It is a. way of not sweating the small stuff. Up here where the winters can be harsh Having people that are not so stressed creates a more positive atmosphere for all.