The Immigrant Life

The Immigrant Life

A Letter To Non First-Generation Canadians

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Jul 17, 2021
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Dear Non first-generation Canadian:

When you meet me and say 'Hi', I consider it rude. I actually think you are uncultured for saying 'hi' to me.

When you send me a mail and start with 'Hi Dapo', I wonder why you think that's the right way to send a polite email.

When you meet me in the office corridor and you greet me with 'Hi', I wonder why you really ha…

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