Behavior and Basic Words is Australia

 

Queuing in Australia is the norm, and you’ll see queues for the bus, train and taxi, and one must never break a queue. It is polite to surrender a seat to the elderly, women with babies or the handicapped, although special seats are provided on public transport. Men will not surrender a seat for a woman of the approximate same age.

 

People walk and drive on the left, and pass on the right, whether they are on escalators, walkways, roads or streets.

 

Men should refrain from being too physically demonstrative with women, and winking or whistling is unacceptable. People don’t usually touch each other other than to shake hands at the beginning and end of a meeting. Good friends often kiss once on the right cheek.

 

It is polite to wait for a third party to introduce you to others, but if it doesn’t happen for a few moments feel free to introduce yourself to others. At formal gatherings, wait to be seated, but if the host is not directing you, and other people are taking seats, follow them. It is quite okay to ask your host if you should sit at a particular spot.

 

"G'day, mate" is a popular casual greeting, particularly between individuals who have already established a cordial acquaintance. Visitors are not expected to use this greeting, and if they do, it may be perceived as making fun.

"How are you?" is a common question that does not require an answer. It is just another way of saying "Hi".

 

Australians are very difficult to impress; even if you do manage to impress them, they may not openly admit it.