Orientation guide for newcomers to New Brunswick - Government of ...

• many parking lots have blue-colouredspaces reserved for persons withdisabilities. It is against the law – andsocially unacceptable – for an able-bodiedperson to use these spaces unless he or sheis picking up or dropping off a person withdisabilities;• smoking inside public places as well as incars with children is illegal in New Brunswick.Even outside, it is considered polite toask people around you if they mind if yousmoke. Most Canadians do not smoke.Those who do often only smoke outside. Itis impolite to light a cigarette in someone’shome without asking permission first, anddo not be surprised if they say no or ask youto smoke outside;• littering (dropping garbage on the flooror ground instead of in a garbage can) isconsidered unacceptable. This includesthrowing garbage out of a vehicle on thehighway. Littering is illegal; you may befined; and• for the most part, Canadians do not barter.The price on the item is the basic priceyou must pay; depending on the item, the13 per cent HST may be imposed. There aresome exceptions to the non-barter practice:most bargain or negotiate when buyinghomes, boats, automobiles, furnitureor other expensive items. In addition,bargaining for a better price is commonat yard sales and flea markets (marketswhere groups of people sell used goods).98Orientation guide for newcomers to New Brunswick