I'm not sure why he was so brusque with me, but I think it was because I didn't speak French to him . Summers are hot. No need for a pullover except in some air- conditioned homes. I've been told prairie summers can be very hot, but I've yet to experience one. Many cars in Canada have air-conditioning .
Most cars have automatic gear changing.
The same is true in Canada, although I think the percentage having automatic gear shift is not quite as high. Fridges in the average American home are enormous. Makes the British fridge look like a dinky toy. The Canadians are like the Americans in this regard. In Arizona the speed limit is 55mph, and they stick to it.