Talk:Etiquette in Australia and New Zealand

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[edit] I find this one difficult to believe

Australians commonly use colloquialisms in their speech. For example, one may say "I hear your grandmother carked it the other day" as opposed to a more gentle "passed away". This is a part of the very direct Australian dialect.

I think practically anyone would deem this as incredibly insensitive and rude. Format 00:33, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

I am surprised by some of these etiquette requirements like "When paying a cashier, always place the money in their hand. Placing the money on a surface is considered rude. When paying at a restaurant, however, it is acceptable to leave the money in the tray on the table, if one is provided." I live in New Zealand and I don't get the impression that this is an important thing. Peter 21:55, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

If there's any unsourced material that you think is wrong, you can remove it. You should note in your edit summary the reason for the removal. —Elipongo (Talk|contribs) 08:13, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

I removed/changed a bit saying that "unlike in America" Australians and New Zealanders handshakes are not required to be firm. This is soooo not true. If whoever wrote this happens to be from Australia/NZ then you are the kind of person that I have heard many many complaints about. Its called "giving someone a dead fish" to grasp instead of a hand and for most people it is offensive. See how you go out in the country with your "dead fish".

Absolutely. Needs to at least be firm. And strong is good too. Format 19:59, 19 June 2007 (UTC)
I dunno, speaking as a kiwi the NZ handshake has taken a turn for the worse - too many people have a limp handshake these days. :( —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.28.138.230 (talk) 01:10, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

What about when Australia will refer to NZ celebrity as an "Australian celebrity". It happens all the time, such as the case for Crowded House (Split Enz), who were clearly NZ musicians but are now considered famous Australian artists - when they are actually NZ. What do others think about this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.67.125.195 (talk) 22:46, 30 December 2007 (UTC)


[edit] International Road Etiquette

I removed the following paragraph because I believe it is international etiquette and not particular to AU/NZ --gekkonaut:

  • A common experience while travelling on state highways is being 'flashed' by oncoming vehicles. This is when an oncoming vehicle flicks its high beam headlights quickly but noticeably, and serves to warn drivers they are approaching - most commonly - a speed camera, a Police vehicle, or a motor vehicle accident. Many drivers acknowledge this with a return wave or a brief reply 'flash' of their high beam headlights.