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Social customs and habits in Australia.
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| Tanya | Date: Thursday, 07.01.2010, 22:01 | Message # 1 |
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| Slang
Australians insert slang into daily conversation, and it is done almost unconsciously. Don't panic! Here are a few examples:
G'day: Good day/ hello. See ya Later: See you later/ Goodbye You Right?: Do you need assistance?
D'you reckon?: Do you think so? Good on ya!: Well done! It's my shout!: It is my turn to buy you a meal or a drink.
If someone shouts you something it is customary to return the gesture.
Sense of humour
Australians are known for a 'dry' or 'laconic' sense of humour, involving light hearted banter which is commonly referred to as 'stirring'. Don't panic if you don't understand Australian sense of humour straight away, as your knowledge about the country grows, you to will be joining in on the laughs! Australian sense of humour often involves light-hearted teasing. You should not take offence.
Queuing
If you are waiting for a taxi, bus, a ticket, service, or a cashier, it is customary to wait your turn and not to push. Pushing and not waiting for your turn will not be tolerated.
Equality
Australians believe that everyone is equal, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or social standing. Australians enjoy equal social, legal and political rights, which are protected by the Australian Constitution.
Smoking
It is illegal to smoke in government buildings, on public transport including domestic and international flights, theatres, shopping centres, pubs, and restaurants, and in indoor and outdoor public meeting places. Always ask permission to smoke.
Spitting
It is illegal to spit in public places, and is an offensive act.
Littering
If you litter you may be fined, as it is illegal in Australia to do so.
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| Angel757 | Date: Friday, 25.05.2012, 10:53 | Message # 2 |
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| The types of clothing that people wear reflect the diversity in our society just as much as the variation in climate. There are no laws or rules on clothing, but you must wear certain clothing for work situations. Most workplaces have dress standards.
Outside of the work situation, clothing is an individual choice; many people dress for comfort, for the social situation or the weather. Clubs, movie theatres and other places require patrons to be in neat, clean clothes and appropriate footwear.
Many Australians live close to the beach and the sea. On hot days, they may wear little clothing on the beach and surrounds. This does not mean that people who dress to go to the beach or swimming have low moral standards. It means that this is what we accept on and near beaches.Added (25.05.2012, 10:53)
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When meeting someone for the first time, it is usual to shake the person's right hand with your right hand. People who do not know each other generally do not kiss or hug when meeting. When you first meet someone, it is polite not to talk about personal matters.
Many Australians look at the eyes of the people they are talking with. They consider this a sign of respect, and an indication that they are listening. Do not stare at the person for a long time.
You can address a new acquaintance using their title and family name. You may use their first name when they ask you to or use it in the introduction. In the workplace and among friends, most Australians tend to be informal and call each other by their first names.
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| Archie | Date: Sunday, 16.09.2012, 16:10 | Message # 3 |
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I think that life in Australia is quite unusual because due to its southern hemisphere location everything in Australia is upside down. Even when australian people come to the north they may feel themselves uncomfortable and try to stand on their heads. Of course it caused some unusual traditions, which are strange to northern people. Australian identity appears itself in australian literature. Australian writers try to explore such themes as Aboriginality, mateship, egalitarianism, democracy, migrant and national identity, distance from other Western nations and proximity to Asia, the complexities of urban living and the "beauty and the terror" of life in the Australian bush. To understand australian originality you can read the book of australian poet Les Murray "sɯǝod :ɔılqndǝɹ ɹɐlnɔɐuɹǝʌ ǝɥʇ".
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| Nastay62rus | Date: Tuesday, 08.01.2013, 06:32 | Message # 4 |
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| When you arrive in Australia you may notice differences in etiquette, lifestyles and values. Australians are quite informal which can take some getting used to, especially if you come from a culture where ritual is important and where levels of status and authority are clearly distinguished and carefully respected
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| :) | Date: Monday, 18.02.2013, 21:35 | Message # 5 |
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| As for me I would like to visit this country.It's very interesting to know how another people live.I'm sure that they have many good traditions and interesting lifestyles.cr
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| Perilova | Date: Saturday, 09.03.2013, 16:32 | Message # 6 |
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| The main holiday of Australians is The Anzac day. This event is taking place on April 25. People of the whole country , who have participated in all wars of the Australian. These people are out on the street in their military uniforms. So, this day is the remembrance day.
There is the day of national races. It is the first tuesday of November. Every person must stake.
Moreover, a known tradition of Australians is picnics.
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