Question For Canadian Forces

[Lima Juliet]

I was delighted to be told today that it was the norm to be bought a cup of coffee by a Canadian in the queue in front of me today whilst I queued at the Rail Station. He said "It's normal for people in Canada to buy their Forces a drink/coffee if they are waiting in uniform as a way of saying 'Thank you' ". I was very humbled, thanked him in conversation, shook his hand and left.

Question for Canadians - is this normal?

LJ

Yeah - Canada!

http://internationalrecipeblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/canadian_flag5.jpg

[brit bus driver]

Was it a double double and did he throw in a kruller?

:ok:

[Roadster280]

Can't speak for Canada specifically, but it is not at ALL unusual south of the 49th parallel.

[newfieboy]

Yep EH!!!:ok:

[Lima Juliet]

Was it a double double and did he throw in a kruller?


Mate this Q completely threw me for a bit then I remembered my Timmy Hortons experience at KAF a while back...

I think its actually Cruller? See below for a Cruller - or "tractor tyre"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2465586977_50635e0b80.jpg

Anyway, sadly neither of the above as I was in the UK. However, I am still deeply impressed by this custom and I am deeply honoured by our 'colonial' cousin's simple act of generosity.

LJ :ok: