Submitted by dutchscooper on October 27, 2009

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Australia

Culture Gram: Australia

1. Language, Communication, and Social Values
a. Language: English 79%, native and other languages
b. Manners and Customs: Greetings are casual and relaxed, handshake and smile will suffice, simply say hello as a foreigner saying :”G’day, mate” sounds patronizing, use first names, make an appointment, punctuality is important, be direct and present facts with little small talk while leaving emotions and feelings at home. Men should wear a dark colored business suit while women should wear smart dresses or a business suit.
c. Key Historical Events:
• Aborigines were first inhabitants 40,000 years...

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