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…