Australia - Culture Customs and, Etiquette
Australian FlagWelcome to our guide to Australia. This is useful for anyone. Researching Australian culture customs manners,,,, etiquette values and wanting to understand the people better. You may. Be going to Australia, on business for a visit or even hosting Australian colleagues or clients in your own country.Remember this is only a very basic level introduction and is not meant to stereotype all Aussie people you may meet!
Facts. And Statistics
Location: Oceania continent between, the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
Capital: Canberra
Climate:? Generally arid to semiarid; temperate in South and East; tropical in North
Population:,, 19 913 144 (July 2004 est.)
Ethnic. Make-up:Caucasian 92% Asian 7%, Aboriginal and, other 1%
Religions: Anglican 26.1% Roman Catholic, 26% other 24.3%, Christian, 11% other non-Christian, 12.6%
Government:? Democratic federal-state system, recognizing the British monarch as Sovereign
English Languages in Australia is the. Primary language used in Australia. Yet their colourful vocabulary accent,,Phonetics system and slang ('') Strine can take a lot of getting used to. In 1788 there were, about 250 separate Aboriginal. Languages spoken, in Australia plus dialects. Today only two, thirds of these languages survive and only 20 of them (eight. Per cent of the original 250) are still strong enough to have chance of surviving well into the next century.In addition to these there are also the languages of immigrants from Europe the Middle, East and Asia.
Australian Society. & Culture
map of australiaAussie Modesty
Australians are very down to earth and always mindful of not giving the impression. That they think they are better than anyone else.
They, value authenticity sincerity and loathe, pretentiousness.
.Australians prefer people who, are modest humble self - deprecating, and with a sense of humour.
They do not draw attention. To their academic or other achievements and tend to distrust people who do.
They often downplay their, own success which. May make them appear not to be achievement-oriented.
Australians Mates place a high value on relationships.
With a relatively. Small, populationIt is important to get along, with everyone since you never know when your paths may cross again.
This leads to a win-win. Negotiating style since having, everyone come away with positive feelings helps facilitate future business dealings.
A. Multi-Cultural Society
The initial population of Australia was made up of Aborigines and people of British and Irish descent.
.After World War II there was heavy migration from Europe especially from Greece,,,, Italy Germany the Netherlands Yugoslavia,,, Lebanon and, Turkey.
This was in response to the Australian policy of proactively trying to attract immigrants to boost. The population and work force.
In the last thirty years Australia has, liberalised its immigration policy and opened its. Borders to South East Asia.
.This has caused a real shift in self-perception as Aussies begin to re-define themselves as a multi-cultural and multi-faith. Society rather then the old homogenous white Anglo -,,, Saxon Protestant nation.
Australian Etiquette & Customs
Meeting. Etiquette
Australians are not very formal so greetings are casual and relaxed.
A handshake and smile suffices.
While an. Australian, may say'G' Day '' ', or G day mate', this may sound patronizing from a foreigner.
Visitors should simply say, '' ', Hello or Hello how. Are you? '
Aussies prefer to use, first names even at the initial meeting
Gift Giving Etiquette
Small gifts are commonly. Exchanged with members family, friends close, neighbours and on birthdays and Christmas.
.Trades people such as sanitation workers may be given a small amount of cash or more, likely a bottle, of wine or a six-pack. Of beer!
If invited to someone 's home, for dinner it is polite to bring a box of chocolates or flowers to the hostess. A. Good quality bottle of wine is always appreciated.
Gifts are opened when received Dining Etiquette.
.Many invitations to an Aussies home will be for a 'Barbie' (BBQ).
Guests to a barbeque typically bring wine or beer for. Their personal consumption. In some cases very informal, barbecues may suggest that you bring your own meat!
Arrive on time. If invited to dinner; no more than 15 minutes late if invited to a barbeque or a large party.
.Contact the hostess ahead of time to see if she would like you to bring a dish.
Offer to help the hostess with the preparation. Or clearing up after a meal is served.
Watch your table manners!
Table manners are Continental - hold the fork in the. Left hand and the knife in the right while eating.
.Indicate you have finished eating by laying your knife and fork parallel on your plate with the handles facing to the right.
Keep. Your elbows off the table and your hands above the table when eating.
Business Etiquette and Customs in Australia
business. Etiquette australiaRelationships & Communication
.Australians are very matter of fact when it comes to business so do not need long - standing personal relationships before. They do business with people.
Australians are very direct in the way they communicate.
There is often an element, of humour. Often self-deprecating in their, speech.
Aussies often use colourful language that would be unthinkable in other countries.
Business. Meeting Etiquette
.Appointments are necessary and relatively easy to schedule.
They should be made with as much lead time as possible.
Punctuality. Is important in business situations. It is better to arrive a few minutes early than to keep someone waiting.
Meetings are. Generally relaxed; however they are, serious events.
If an Australian takes exception to something that you say they will,, Tell you so.
.If you make a, hype presentation avoid, exaggerated, making claims or bells and whistles.
Present your business case with. Facts and figures. Emotions and feelings are not important in the Australian business climate.
Negotiating and Decision. Making
Australians get down to business quickly with a minimum amount of small talk.
They are quite direct and expect the. Same in return.They appreciate brevity and are not impressed by too much detail.
Negotiations proceed quickly. Bargaining is not, customary. They will expect your initial proposal to have only a small margin for negotiation.
They do not like high-pressure techniques.
Decision-making. Is concentrated at the top of the company although decisions, are made after consultation, with subordinatesWhich can make decision making slow and protracted.
What to wear?
Business dress is conservative in Melbourne and Sydney.
Men. Should wear a dark coloured conservative business, suit.
Women should wear a smart dress or a business suit.
In Brisbane. Or other, tropical areas depending on the job function and, company culture men may wear shirts ties and, Bermuda shorts.
Business. Cards
.Business cards are exchanged at the initial introduction without formal ritual.
If you are not given a, business card it. Is not an insult; the person simply may not have one.
Doing business in Australia?
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