澳大利亞著名旅游景點(diǎn)和文化習(xí)俗介紹英文版

1、Portrait of the People Home to nearly five million immigrants from 160 countries, Australia is rich in cultural diversity. Australians, or Aussies, enjoy an easy-going lifestyle and are generally friendly and relaxed. Modesty and equality are valued. Canberra, located in ACT, is the capital of Austr

2、alia. 悉尼歌劇院 Barrie Reef 大堡焦大堡焦 Meeting and Greeting Formalities l Shake hands with everyone present upon meeting and before leaving. Allow women to offer their hands first. l Women generally do not shake hands with other women. l Use titles, Mr., Mrs., and Miss when first introduced. l Australians g

3、enerally move to a first-name basis quickly. Still, wait to use first names until invited to do so. l Academic or job-related titles are downplayed. To beckon a waiter use a quiet hand motion. When yawning, cover your mouth and excuse yourself. Winking at women is considered rude. The V sign (made w

4、ith index and middle fingers, palm facing inward) is a very vulgar gesture. The thumbs up gesture is also considered obscene. l Personal relationships are important in the Australian business world. Connections are valued. An introduction by an established representative may be helpful in establishi

5、ng a relationship with an Australian firm. l Australians take punctuality seriously. If possible, arrive fifteen minutes early for a business meeting. l Australian businesspeople tend to be pragmatic, efficient and profit-oriented. They appreciate straight-forward, open presentations. l Australians

6、will quickly get down to business. Communicationswill be direct, good-humored and to the point. Australians dislike one-upmanship. Dont overplay qualifications, rank or titles. Negotiations proceed quickly. Bargaining is not customary. Proposals should be presented with acceptable terms. Leave some

7、allowance for some give and take. Australians will often negotiate major issues without over-emphasison details. However, contracts are generally detailed and firm. It is not customary to exchange business gifts during initial meetings. Australia produces excellent wine. Taking wine would be like takingsand to the desert. When invited to an Austra