What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Australia?

"It is important to respect Australia's cultural diversity. Respect Indigenous Australian culture by understanding the Stolen Generations, the history of land dispossession and the effects of colonisation. Avoid using condescending language such as 'mates' or 'g'day' to All Australians, as this might be perceived as patronising. Refrain from commenting on the accents of Australians. Similarly, respect social and cultural boundaries, such as only entering someone's home after being invited, and respecting the personal space of others. Finally, trying 'Australian' delicacies, such as Vegemite, kangaroo and emu, can be a great way to experience the culture," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Australia.

"Yeah...it's not bathroom it's dunny or toilet if out and about. Don't ask for a napkin or spaghetti with sauce..you'll get ketchup on your noodles. Always read the menu before ordering..a hamburger in the states has a little less on it then a hamburger in Australia...Beet root and fried egg are good..but not on a hamburger. Don't ask the Aussies why they have a Union jack on their flag. Don't mention the fact that the amount of flies in the air and the onse attacking your eyes, mouth, nose and ears in droves reminds you of hanging out at the back of a meat processing plant where they dump the body parts in an open trash can...er bin. Get used to not picking money up off the ground unless you yourself dropped it, otherwise God only knows where it has been and what it's landed in when it dropped," commented one expat who made the move to Alice Springs, Australia.

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The TEFL Institute of Ireland operates under European standards of education, which are renowned and respected worldwide. Once you complete the course, you will receive a globally recognised certificate, which is a passport to teaching English worldwide and online. Teach English Online In Less Than 3 Weeks - Ditch the 9-5 job and start living life on your terms by teaching English online. Whether you want to travel the world or crave the flexibility of working from home, teaching online gives you the freedom you need.
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