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living in Australia-cultural difference
Jack 发表于 2008-07-12 19:00:22
Australians do not usually take their shoes off at home.
Bring a plate means a plate with food on it!
BYO means bring your own drink.
Driving is at a slower pace and drivers often give way! Drivers can be rude and make gestures!
Slep-overs and slumber parties are common for children. Australian parents are not always very strict with their children.
Schools do not give much homework. There is more practical work in Australian schools and stduents are not given homework to do during the holidays.
People are very friendly and neighbours who ask you in for "a cuppa" expect you to go! Many children call their parents by their first names.
In a restaurant people pay for what they've eaten. One person doesn't often pay the whole bill.
People tease each other a lot in Australia, especially at work. People don't lose face so easily.
It isn't OK in Australia to ask people how much they earn or how much try paid for things in the house, unless you know someone really well.
if you are invited to someone's house at 7.30pm, it is better to arrive after this time than before.
When you are invited to someone's house for dinner, you should take a bottle of wine or a small gift.
When someone pays you a compliment you should simle and say "thanks".
The answer to a negative question is no! e.g. "You don't like this colour do you?" "No".(I don't like it!)
Bring a plate means a plate with food on it!
BYO means bring your own drink.
Driving is at a slower pace and drivers often give way! Drivers can be rude and make gestures!
Slep-overs and slumber parties are common for children. Australian parents are not always very strict with their children.
Schools do not give much homework. There is more practical work in Australian schools and stduents are not given homework to do during the holidays.
People are very friendly and neighbours who ask you in for "a cuppa" expect you to go! Many children call their parents by their first names.
In a restaurant people pay for what they've eaten. One person doesn't often pay the whole bill.
People tease each other a lot in Australia, especially at work. People don't lose face so easily.
It isn't OK in Australia to ask people how much they earn or how much try paid for things in the house, unless you know someone really well.
if you are invited to someone's house at 7.30pm, it is better to arrive after this time than before.
When you are invited to someone's house for dinner, you should take a bottle of wine or a small gift.
When someone pays you a compliment you should simle and say "thanks".
The answer to a negative question is no! e.g. "You don't like this colour do you?" "No".(I don't like it!)
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