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Sydney Local Customs

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General Sydney/Aussie Customs: In Australia they drive on the...
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  • By tizfabius on August 25, 2002
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    In Australia they drive on the left, like in the UK. But there the similarity ends. Road signs, layout and just about everything else auto seems to be american. Weird!

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    Tipping and Prices: Australians are friendly...
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  • By markeeta on August 25, 2002
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  • Australians are friendly people and don't take kindly to rude or abrubt people.

    The main advice I can give is smile, thank people for helping you, and treat everyone with respect.

    Tipping is not required but appreciated, you can always round up the bill at a restaurant or in a taxi. E.g. $5.50 to $6.00

    If I am lost I usually ask a shopkeeper who isn't busy.

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    General Sydney/Aussie Customs: What the locals do for...
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  • By markeeta on August 25, 2002
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  • What the locals do for fun:

    See a movie or theatre performance.

    Ten Pin Bowling.

    Coffee and cake.

    A walk by the harbour.

    Catch a ferry to Manly.

    Star City Casino.

    Play sport.

    A counter meal at your local pub.

    Go for a drive just to get icecream.

    Play ball in the park.

    Shopping.

    Sit at home and watch TV, play the compter or read a book.

    Swim and surf.

    Visit an exibition.

    Hang out at a friends place.

    See a band play live.

    Go to the pub.

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    General Sydney/Aussie Customs: If an Aussie man/woman...
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  • By Lloydi on August 25, 2002
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    If an Aussie man/woman comments on your thong, please note, he/she is not being overly friendly - a thong is in fact Aussie-speak for flip-flops.

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    Historical: Journey back in time to...
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  • By Axel-M on August 25, 2002
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    Journey back in time to experience Aboriginal prehistory, visit ancient camp sites in
    South Australia, shelters, art sites, middens, canoe and shield scar trees, learn of
    Aboriginal art, technology and food gathering methods and how the natural environment relates to Aboriginal Dreamings.

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  • By FreeSkye on August 25, 2002
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  • I'm tempted to say you can do what you like - but I guess its like accents - you think you speak neutral and everyone else sounds strange . . . men and women are treated fairly equally (like most other places) - other than that just be nice - smile, thank people, don't get agressive - all the usualy stuff!

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    Festivals: During January and February...
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  • By carstenj on August 24, 2002
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  • During January and February the city arranges free open-air music event in the Domain (next to the Botanical Gardens). Ranging from plays to Opera and Symphony, there's something for everybody and it is a nice way to spend an evening with the city skyline as backdrop.


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  • By carstenj on August 24, 2002
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  • The Mardi Gras parade in March. If you're here at that time the city puts on a spectacular 3 hours parade along Oxford St. This year over 500.000 people turned out for the event so if you want a good spot, you must go early and/or bring something to elevate you.


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    Tipping and Prices: TIPPING: is seen as optional...
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  • By JenSmith211 on August 24, 2002
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  • TIPPING: is seen as optional courtesy depending on the expense of a meal and/or quality of the service. Australia has minimum wage standards higher than most countries so that staff do not rely on the tips of customers. The most common tipping is for restaurants and taxi drivers. It may be to round up a bill or including loose change, or to make a large bill easily divisable in a group (eg, everybody contributes $20 if the split equals $17.80 each). In better quality restaurants it is considered correct to leave a 10-15% tip. A taxi fare may be $16 dollars, but giving $20 is easy and there's no fumbling for change.

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  • By Krystynn on August 24, 2002
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    Have I mentioned that the Australians are one of the friendliest people on this planet??


    Yes, they really are! If you want to feeel really at home here... just dress like them (read: casual attire)... Guzzle down loads of beer like them... (they ARE Australians after all... and as we all know, Australians LOVE to drink beer!)... and well... generally look perplexed at folks who seem to rush around with a load of burdens on their backs. *Grin* Aussies are known to be a pretty laid back group of folks. (Love this kind of attitude!).

    And ooooh, their accent! It's out-of-this-world. I found it so interesting just to hear them speak.... And I'm sure they thought I was some country bumpkin! So, if you do bump into one over there, just greet them 'Good day, Mate!'


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