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Family, Marriage Relationships The family structure in Canada Has been changing and becoming more diverse over the last 30+ years. In 2006, 69.6% of households were family households, 26.8% were one-person households, and 3.7% of households consisted of unrelated persons81. In 2006, 68.6% percent of families consisted of a married couple with or without children, 15.5% of families consisted of common-law couples and 15.9% of families were single parent families81. Opposite-sex and same-sex marriage are both legal throughout Canada83. It’s common for both parents in the family to work outside of the home2. The average family size in 2006 was 3 members82. 43.1% of marriages end in divorce before the 50th anniversary84 as of 2011. There were 70,226 divorces84 in 2013 The dating process usually begins around ages2 13-16 in Canada. 精品文档 Communication, gestures body language Shaking hands is customary when being introduced to someone new in Canada47. Many Canadians expect a firm handshake when meeting or departing as well as good eye contact52. Saying “Hello”, nodding your head, or waving your hand are all acceptable ways to say Hello2. It is proper to remove any sunglasses or hat when speaking with someone52. In Quebec it is considered bad form to speak when you have your hands in your pockets52. As far as personal space, body movement, and body gestures are concerned- the norms are different between English and French provinces48. One to two feet of space between two people is the usual personal boundary in English areas along with a minimal amount of body movement, and little touching other than handshakes48. French Canadians, on the other hand, may stand slightly closer, touch more frequently, and use more expressive gestures48. 精品文档 Communication, gestures body language In Quebec, the thumbs down” sign is considered offensive, as is slapping an open palm over a closed fist52. The okay sign made with the index finger and thumb means zero in Quebec52