AustraliaCulture
Australia,a country in the southern hemisphere,is full ofimmigrants.Government has a strong proponent of the administration and grassdwelling,protecting the environment.As a result,each city here is as beautiful asa garden.There are 17336000 population on the land of 7692000 km2,and theUnited kingdom’s and other European countries.Immigrant population accounts forabout 95% of the total.Christian residents account for 98%,while a small numberof residents believe in Judaism,Islam and Buddhism.
InAustralia,men wear suits and ties and women wear skirts and suit jackets informal occasions.The young prefer jeans.Aborigines are usually naked or with ascarf on the waist.They have various decarations,however,such as armsband,collar and nose bone needles and so on.
Shaking hards is a common way too greet topeople,while hugging and kissing is rare(usually occurs in women).Australianshave strong sense of time.If you have a date,make an appointment in advance andremember to be on time.What’s more,flowers,candies or wine can be good presentspolitely.
Australian men carry on the traditional British gentleman’s.In theiropinion,women are always first.Gentlemen dislike the intimate actions likehugging.And they think yawning and stretching in public is impolite.
Australians prefer the west cuisine.They have beet mutton,chicken,duckand eggs as their main food.Their taste is light and their food is famous forquantity and variety.Of course,with the spread of Chinese cuisine,more and moreAustrians are interested in Chinese food milk,beer and coffee as their maindrink.
InAustralia,before marriage people have engagement,at which women’s parents gibea banquet to men’s parents and siblings.And after the wedding,there always beparties to celebrate.Australian’s funerals are often held at church,which arepresided over by priests.
Australian favourate animals are kangaroosand lyrebirds,the former of which are believed to be the most primitive on theland,and the latter of which are considered as the state bird.But rabbits areusually thought as unaspicious animals,who will bring misfortune to them.Andthe number ”13 ”and the date “Friday” are extremely offensive to Australians.
When traveling to Australia,you have to know something .Tip is not sopopular in Australia but you may top a little properly for additionalservice.And you would better not bargain when shopping for souvenirs.The mostimportant is to wear seat belts,otherwise it’s illegal.
Australia has kinds of events all the year around,which consist in aunique culture.You can join in the celebration of Australia’s NationalDay,feeling the revelry,you can take part in an all-night part on Sydney MardiGras.having fan;you can enjoy Tasmania Island culture,traveling ten days on theisland.From section,fashion,food and flowers to comedy,classic,and hot summerChristmas,all kinds of activities can meet everyone’s demand.