Indeed, notion of carrying your documents is very culturally dependent, from a rational decision to quasi-religious fervently-held belief. Coming from Eastern

Indeed, notion of carrying your documents is very culturally dependent, from a rational decision to quasi-religious fervently-held belief. Coming from Eastern Europe originally, I carry my ID everywhere as a matter of habit in Canada; but in turn get very very very nervous and uncomfortable if it's taken from me (for example, at hotels in some countries, or at the border for a quick check).