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A Guide to Australian Etiquette
Written by: Sam Roberts - Reading time: 3 minutes
As an Entertainment Manager at an Aussie hostel, I am constantly being asked in what way is it best to behave in Australia? What constitutes good manners? And how to have good social interaction with Australian citizens.
After long hours of research I received some information (a forwarded email!) that I think may help a lot of backpackers and tourists to understand their knowledge of Australians, and you too can learn the correct way to behave around Australians or in common situations you might find yourself in.
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General Etiquette Guidelines
Never take an open stubby to a job interview.Always iden
tify people in your paddocks before shooting at them.
Its tacky to take an Esky to church.If you have to vacuum the bed, its time to change the sheets.Even if youre certain youre included in the will, its rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.
Eating Out Australian Restaurant Etiquette
When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to bruise the wine.If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand.
Etiquette at home entertaining guests
A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.Dont allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners.
Australian personal Hygiene EtiquetteWhile ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private, using ones OWN ute keys.Even if you live alone, deodorant isnt a waste of money.Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days.Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste of finger foods and if you are a woman it can draw attention away from your jewellery
.Dating EtiquetteAlways offer to bait your dates hook especially on the first date.Be assertive. Let her know youre interested: Ive been wanting to go out with you ever since I read that stuff about you on the dunny door two years ago.Establish with her parents what time shes expected back. Some will say 11:00 PM, others might say Monday. If the latter is the answer, its the mans responsibility to get her to school on time.
Theatre / Cinema EtiquetteCrying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie ends.Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have proven they cant hear you.
Wedding Etiquette
Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.Kissing the bride for more than five seconds may cause a drop in your popularity. (Excessive use of the tongue is also considered out of place)For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.Though uncomfortable, say yes to socks and shoes for the occasion.
Driving Etiquette
Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your guns loaded and the roos in your rifle sight.When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesnt always have the right of way.Never tow another car using panty hose and gaffer tape.When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, its impolite to ask her to bring back beer too.
I hope this helps you all and you are able to take some pointers on the best way to behave.
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)NEVER call an Aussie an Englishman......I was told this a very, very, very, long time ago, by an Aussie..and that is all I'm going to say about that....