When French people meet guests in social occasions, they usually shake hands, and girls and women often curtsy. When women meet, they often kiss their cheeks or cover each other instead of shaking hands. The French also have the custom of men kissing each other. When two men meet, they usually kiss each other on the cheek in public. "Kissing hands" is also quite popular in certain social classes in France. When kissing hands, be careful not to touch the lady's hand, nor to kiss the gloved hand, nor to kiss the hand in public, nor to kiss the girl's hand. French toast at the dinner table before men, and women should be allowed to walk, enter the house and sit down first. When you visit and say goodbye, you also greet and thank the hostess first. When you introduce two people, you usually introduce the lady first. If there are several guests,-the ship is introduced in order of seat or standing. Sometimes the introducer can't remember the name of the introduced person at the moment, and the introduced person should introduce himself actively. Don't forget to bring flowers when you visit the French. Pay attention when sending flowers, the number of flowers can't be even, and men can't send red roses to married women. Attention should be paid to the types of flowers: sending chrysanthemums locally is a sign of mourning for the dead. The French give each kind of flower a certain meaning, so we should be extra careful when choosing flowers: rose soul flower means love, begonia means anxiety, orchid means piety, tulip means love, primrose means first love, daffodil means ruthlessness, marigold means sadness, daisy means I just want to see you, lily means respect, Dahlia means gratitude, acacia means trust, and lilac means my heart belongs to you. Hanging upside down shows enthusiasm, leading flowers show confidence, carnation shows fantasy, peony shows shyness, white camellia shows that you despise my love, and black tea shows that I think you are the most beautiful. In addition, the French regard bright colors as noble and popular, regard horses as a symbol of courage, and think that blue is a color of "tranquility" and "loyalty" and pink is a positive color. However, the French are jealous of walnuts, dark green, spades and chrysanthemums on trademarks. The French also regard peacocks as evil birds, and they are afraid of cranes and turtles. They think azaleas and paper flowers are unlucky. Most French people believe in Catholicism, followed by Protestantism, Orthodox Christianity and Islam. They think that the number "13" and "Friday" are unlucky, and even cause some disaster. If you address old women as "old ladies", they are very unhappy. The French also taboo men to send perfume to women. They don't want others to ask about personal affairs yet. If you give gifts at the first meeting, the French will think you are unsociable and even vulgar. French female guests have the habit of making up, so waiters are generally not welcome to send them scented towels. When talking with guests, the French always like to stand closer to each other, which they think is closer. They prefer the rooster, thinking that it has both ornamental value and economic value, as well as the function of the morning herald, so it can be used as a symbol of "light" and regarded as a national bird. They also like iris very much, and regard it as the pride of their own nation, a symbol of power and a symbol of the country, and respect it as the national flower. French people are used to using gestures to express or emphasize their meaning in conversation, but their gestures are different from ours. For example, we use thumb and forefinger to indicate "eight" separately, while they indicate "two"; When expressing the concept of "it's me", we refer to the nose and they refer to the chest. They also pointed their thumbs down to mean "bad" and "poor". French people seem to be inseparable from wine all year round, and they can't live without wine for three meals a day. They are used to using aperitif to dredge the stomach before meals, and borrowing strong liquor such as cognac after meals to help digestion. When eating meals, they eat meat with red wine and seafood such as fish and shrimp with white wine. Rose red wine is a universal wine, which can be used for eating fish and meat. Although the French pay attention to many things, they don't drink much. For a party of three or five people at a table, a bottle of wine with a temperature of 10 is usually enough, and people drink more mineral water. The French, like most westerners, have no habit of persuading people to drink, and help themselves to as much as they want.
Germany
Influenced by the Italian Renaissance, German18th century literature reached its peak. Goethe, Heine, Schiller, Lessing and Brothers Grimm are all outstanding representatives. The most famous writers in the 20th century are thomas mann, Heinrich Mann and Bertolt Brecht. Writers Heinrich B?ll and Gunter Grass won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1972 and 1999 respectively. There are more than 3,000 museums in Germany with rich collections. In addition, various art festivals, expositions and film exhibitions are held every year. Frankfurt and Leipzig are German book publishing centers. Germany's book publishing volume is second only to the United States in the world. Music is an indispensable part of German life. Germany has produced great musicians in different periods, such as Beethoven, Bach, Mendelssohn and Wagner. Berlin Philharmonic is world-renowned. Churches, palaces and castles are important cultural heritages of Germany. Famous universities include Cologne University, Munich University, Aachen University of Technology and Heidelberg University. Germans have a strong sense of time, and they pay attention to punctuality, whether in business or in personal communication. Germans attach importance to business reputation and generally do not easily change partners. Education, culture and art in Germany are the responsibility of the Federation and the states. The federal government is mainly responsible for education planning and vocational education, and coordinates the national education work through the joint meeting of state ministers of culture and education. In primary and secondary education, higher education and adult education and further study, the main legislative and administrative power belongs to the states. National cultural and artistic activities are funded by the federal government. Foreign cultural exchanges are coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Universities, secondary schools, primary schools and vocational education are developed, and compulsory education of 12 years is implemented. Tuition fees in public schools are free, and school supplies such as textbooks are partially reduced or exempted. The primary school system is 4-6 years, and the secondary school system is 5-9 years. Colleges and universities enjoy a certain degree of autonomy, and in principle, they are free to enter the school, and some disciplines are subject to quota restrictions. Vocational education implements "dual system", that is, theoretical study in vocational schools is combined with practice in enterprises, and adult education and amateur education are popularized. Teachers are lifelong public officials and must receive higher education.
Love of reading —— One of the German fine traditions —— The world cultural heritage of Trier in Muskol Park.
Britain
British people always pay attention to the appropriateness and beauty of clothes. Men should be shoulder-level, women should be waist-tied, clothes should be flat and trousers should be straight. That is to highlight the lines of bodybuilding, but also cover up the defects of the body.
On certain formal occasions, the British still keep a lot of traditional clothes. When the court officially opened, the judge still wore a wig and a black robe. When attending church, the priest should wear a robe. At the opening of each session of Congress, when the Queen went to deliver a speech, she wore a pearly crown, and the accompanying palace waitresses were all dressed in long white dresses. The palace guards wore bright red jackets, yellow buttons and yellow waists, and wore tall black fur hats. The guardian of the London Tower is wearing a black hat, black clothes, embroidered with a red crown and a red border. Guards are dressed in black, white trousers, black boots, white gloves, wearing a silver helmet with high red spikes floating on it.
Taboos and customs in Britain
Three taboos:
You can't jam. The British have the habit of queuing. You can see them queuing up one by one to get on buses, trains or buy newspapers. Gassing is an abomination.
You can't ask a lady's age. The British don't like to talk about men's wages and women's ages, and even how much the furniture in his house is worth. You shouldn't ask. If you ask a lady's age, it is also inappropriate, because she thinks it is her own secret, and everyone wants to stay young forever. There is no better compliment than saying "You look so young" to a middle-aged woman. There is no doubt that every lady's hairstyle, makeup and clothes are designed to make herself look more beautiful and younger, but if her dress makes people feel too deliberate, then others will accuse her of "being tacky" in a critical tone.
You can't bargain shopping in Britain, the most taboo is bargaining. The British don't like bargaining and think it's a disgrace. If you buy a valuable work of art or a large quantity of goods, you also need to carefully negotiate a full price with the seller. British people seldom bargain. If they think the price of a commodity is right, they buy it, and if it is not, they walk away.
Toilet and Go "100"
The word "toilet" originally means a place to wash hands or face, but its actual meaning is toilet. British people don't say "go to the toilet" directly when they go to the toilet, nor do they mention the word "toilet" directly when they remind others. If you want to go to the toilet, you can say "go to the man's room" or "go to the woman's room", or you can say "please excuse me for a few minutes" or "I want to wash my hands" and so on. Children say "I want to go there" when they want to pee. Among friends and family, "100" is the most commonly used expression.
How not to be rude at the dance?
Large-scale dances in Britain usually start at around 10 in the evening. The dance can be held in a private home or in a hotel. The host should send invitations in advance when inviting guests, and pay attention to the fact that the number of invited guests should be roughly equal to that of men and women; If not, men can be more than women. According to the custom, the host invites people to the dance and sometimes holds a dinner party; Please dance without dinner when you have time; Others invite a few guests to the dance to have dinner and dance after dinner; Others can only attend the dance and not eat. Therefore, the invited person must read the words on the invitation to avoid embarrassing the host. At the dance, the host prepares supper, or maybe just some tea, coffee and sandwiches. Guests attending the ball should be dressed neatly. When dancing, male guests should take turns to invite female guests, and one of them must dance with the hostess. Men and men, women and women * * * dance is to be laughed at. In the event of a major festival, if a person receives two invitations at the same time, he can attend one dance, leave early and then catch another dance, because it is not rude for people who are used to attending the dance to come and go at will.
Ladies first and gentlemanly demeanor
In Britain, respecting women is an important aspect of being a gentleman. Ladies first is a well-known code of conduct.
Under normal circumstances, the British always give priority to women. If men and women enter the room together, the man should open the door for the lady. When entering a room or restaurant, most women come first, unless men have to choose a table, open the door or do other services before women. When walking in the street, or crossing the street, the man should walk beside the lady in the direction of the oncoming car. If a man walks with two ladies, he should walk in between. If the host or hostess or both take a bus to pick up the guests for dinner, the guests should squeeze into the front seat of the car and leave the back seat empty, because the driver is the host or hostess. At the banquet, when the host leads the guest into the living room, if the guest is a lady, when she enters the living room, most men in the hall will stand up to show their respect. If the hostess's daughter is here, she will introduce the guests to her daughter. A man is usually introduced to a woman, unless he is much older or in a much higher position. The general practice is to introduce the young to the old. No matter whether a man or a woman enters the living room, a woman seated in the living room doesn't have to get up to salute. At the beginning of the banquet, the men pulled out chairs for the ladies and helped them sit down.
Some British people lament that the world is not as good as before in terms of courtesy to women. It is said that because women have gained equal rights with men in elections, employment, wages and higher education, they no longer need the care they used to have. It seems that being polite to women is because men feel that women need protection.
Guest and table manners
If you are invited to other people's homes, you should test the tiger. For example, when should I arrive at the host's house? It's impolite to arrive early if it's not serious business but a social gathering. The hostess is making preparations, and it will make her feel very embarrassed if you arrive before she is fully prepared. Late arrival 10 minute is the best. It's too late to arrive half an hour late, so you need to apologize to your host. When should I leave? There is no rule, but it is impolite to sit too late in the host's house. If you are only invited to dinner and chat, you'd better leave between 10 and 1 0 or say goodbye after dinner1hour. If you are invited to stay for a few days or spend the weekend, you should specially buy a bunch of flowers for your hostess before you leave, which will make her very happy. In addition, the day after you leave, you should send a note of thanks to your host and attach a small gift such as a box of chocolates or some flowers.
English food is simple, but the rules of eating are complicated. The most important thing is to sit up straight, learn from others, and don't ask others happily when eating, and keep talking with others. Everyone can't leave his own spoon on the soup basin, coffee cup or other dish. The spoon should be placed on the saucer of the soup basin, and the coffee spoon should be placed on the saucer. It's best not to make a noise when drinking soup, and scoop it from the inside out with one side of the spoon. You can't use the spoon head, and you can't drink all the soup left at the bottom of the pot with the soup basin. No matter what you eat, try not to make any noise, otherwise, it will be considered as rude. Generally, each meal is served with only one main course and salad, and finally with a dessert. If the guest is not full, he can praise the hostess for her delicious food and order more chicken, steak or other dishes. The hostess will give him an extra dish, but never any more. You can't burp in front of others. When serving coffee, drink from the cup and put the coffee spoon on the tray. You can't smoke at the table. After eating, guests should put napkins on the dining table and then stand up. The men should help the ladies move the chairs. If the host wants to keep the guest for another meal, the napkin can be folded according to the original crease. After the meal, the guests have to sit for an hour or two, and then say goodbye to the host.
United States of America
First, the characteristics of diet
Americans who live at home buy simple food. A bag of bread, a can of drinks, a bag of carrots, a few onions, and occasionally someone buys a plate of beef. They seldom use condiments, but salad oil is the most used.
American restaurants are generally small and clean, and there are not many kinds of food. Some people sum up the characteristics of American food, one is raw, the steak is bloodshot, the other is cold, all drinks are iced, and the third is sweet. This is of course the judgment made by China people according to their own tastes, but it is also to the point. In fact, Americans pay attention to nutrition, not taste, and the average American is not good at cooking.
In urban and rural areas of the United States, coffee shops (which also run ice and Yunnan showers) and McDonald's fast food restaurants abound. The former is like a teahouse in Sichuan, China, and the latter is like a noodle restaurant in Henan, China. When you go to a coffee shop, you can have a cup of coffee for more than one dollar and a plate of ice cream for two or three dollars. It's very pleasant to chat while eating. American ice cream is a must, there are all kinds of ice cream, and it is full of crispy nuts, which is very delicious.
Second, residential housing
The housing of American urban residents is practical and comfortable from the overall planning and layout to the specific design and arrangement. In addition to housing, schools, shops, cultural and sports facilities, parks, banks, post offices and so on are all available in a residential area. American people's housing. As far as the general level is concerned, regardless of the building or bungalow or several bedrooms, there are several characteristics in the design: first, the living room and dining room are integrated into one, which is relatively large, because most of the family activities are in the living room; Second, the kitchen is relatively large and connected to the dining room. There are many closets in the kitchen, and tableware and food are put in the closets, which looks very simple. The refrigerator has a large capacity. In addition, other electrical appliances are readily available, and there are many electrical plugs on the wall. This, of course, should be based on sufficient electricity. San Francisco usually charges 40 to 50 yuan for electricity every month. It is said that power companies encourage the use of more electricity by charging 90 cents for 10-degree electricity. Third, the bedroom is small, but the closets are large and numerous, which is very practical. Generally, there is not much room in the bedroom except for a double bed. All the clothes are hung in the closet. Americans rarely use boxes. In case of moving (by comparison, they like moving), they ask for several cartons in the store. Fourth, there are many bathrooms. Generally, houses with more than two bedrooms have more than two bathrooms, which are large in space, well-equipped and easy to use.
In the United States, there are only two ways for ordinary people to settle down, one is to buy and the other is to rent. Let's talk about buying a house first, then you must first find a real estate company, and the company will send a broker to show you around the house. After taking a fancy, the broker will come forward to negotiate with the seller. Among them, a set of procedures such as loan company, bank and notarization have all been completed. The "down payment" is usually one tenth of the total price, and the rest can be paid in installments within ten, twenty or even thirty years, ranging from 200 yuan to 300 yuan per month to 12000 yuan. If you don't pay in January, the bank has the right to auction at a low price, and your "down payment" may not be collected. Renting a house is much simpler.
Third, dress up
In the American market, there are many shopping malls specializing in clothing, all of which are open for sale, and some of them are century-old stores, and their scale and style are great. And the division of labor is orderly, for example, some specialize in women's and children's clothing, some specialize in middle-aged and old-age clothing, and some specialize in T-shirts. There is an unwritten rule for buying clothes and some daily necessities in the United States. As long as the goods you buy are unused, pollution-free and undamaged, and the invoices are kept, you can return them for a refund after several months or even longer. In the United States, there are few satin shops selling cloth and no sewing shops, so it is rare to see sewing machines. It is said that making a ready-made garment costs a lot of money. Generally speaking, Americans don't spend much on clothes.
In clothing stores, many middle and low-grade clothes and shoes have the words "Made in china", such as jackets, jeans, shirts, T-shirts and down jackets, all of which are made in China, ranging from 20 to 30 dollars, 40 to 50 dollars or 70 to 80 dollars each. Most of these are made according to the design and requirements of American businessmen. High-end clothing and footwear are mostly European, and most of them are Italian. Asia belongs to Taiwan Province, Hongkong and Korea.
Americans don't pay much attention to dress, and they dress loosely, casually and eclectically. Some people wear a short jacket over a long shirt. Similar to a robe and jacket; Some people wear a dark brown sweater with a high collar under a light shirt; Others put on a pair of short suit pants outside long cotton trousers. In a word, Americans sometimes give people the impression that they are not neat in dressing.
Americans usually dress carelessly, but they are quite particular about formal occasions. Office workers working in government departments and companies are well dressed every day: men's suits and ties are clean-headed; Ladies are all kinds of skirts assembled with light makeup. If a dance is held, people dress solemnly and elegantly: men wear black evening dresses, while women wear dark topless and backless mopping dresses.
A few young people like fancy clothes. For example, a beautiful young girl wore a tight woolen western-style coat and jeans with two or two holes in her hips, revealing her underwear. Sometimes I can see some young people tearing their good jeans to show their knees. American women, especially elderly women, still attach importance to tradition. More people wear skirts than trousers. I like to wear a long tweed coat in winter, which may be related to the climate in Meiyuan.
The most puzzling thing is that in the hot summer, some people only wear undershirts and shorts, but they all wear a pair of sneakers and a pair of thick cotton socks on their feet. Sometimes it's late autumn, and some girls wear jackets, but they walk in the streets barefoot and wearing slippers.
If food is cheap in America, clothes and shoes are more expensive. A slightly better sports sweater costs fifty or sixty dollars, not to mention those high-end fashions. Fortunately, China products, mainly clothing and shoes, have entered the American market at low prices. China's cotton products, down jackets and silk are very popular with Americans.
Americans like to buy new clothes and often throw away old ones. Therefore, there are shops in the street that specialize in selling old clothes, some of which are sold by the pound, 1 yuan a pound. Some flea markets, churches or hospitals also sell a lot of old clothes. Most of the people who visit these places are low-income people. At this moment, they don't consider the crucial problem that old clothes can infect diseases. Of course, some people think that old clothes can be disinfected after high-temperature washing and drying.
Fourth, the means of transportation
Without cars, Americans can't move. Cars are as important to Americans as water and bread. In the street, we can't see any pedestrians, just cars. I occasionally see one or two bicycles, which are also used for exercise. There are relatively few buses, and the main street runs every half hour, which is also on time. A big car that can take sixty or seventy people often has only two or three passengers. Parking spaces are painted on both sides of the street, parking spaces are painted in larger shops, parking spaces are also painted, and the first few parking spaces must be disabled parking spaces (a wheelchair is painted in blue), and you are not allowed to cross the "thunder pool" step.
Americans who live at home generally have a car, and ordinary people can only afford a middle car. There are two ways to buy a car. The first way is to buy a new car. The new mid-range car is about $15,600. Good cars and luxury cars are very expensive, ranging from 30 thousand to 50 thousand to hundreds of thousands. If you buy a mid-range new car, you can pay several thousand dollars for the first time, then one or two hundred yuan a month, and pay it all in three or five years. The second way is to buy a used car, which depends on your luck. The price ranges from several hundred yuan to several hundred yuan. Generally speaking, old cars should be constantly repaired, which may not be the "price of tofu mashed into meat" and may not be cost-effective. No matter what kind of car you buy, the money you spend on the car, including installment payment, repair, gasoline and insurance, will cost 200-300 yuan a month, which is the second largest expense after housing for a middle-income person.
V. Convenient communication
The telephone has blessed Americans, who are as indispensable to the telephone as cars. It is very simple to apply for a telephone in America. All you have to do is call the telephone company, and one day later, you will get the telephone number. The telephone company will also send you a telephone directory of electricity charges. Just plug your own phone into the socket in your room, and you will be able to communicate with all parts of the United States and even all over the world unimpeded. Telefax machines have also spread to families.
Telephone charges. It's relatively cheap. Local calls don't charge money, and domestic long-distance calls are only one dollar for more than ten minutes. An international call, such as to the mainland of China, costs about one dollar a minute. Half price is charged from 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm on weekends. On the 25th of every month, the telephone company sends you the bill, and it is clear who you call (telephone number) on the 25th of each month, how long and how much.
Because of the popularity of telephone, the post office is much quieter, and only necessary letters and materials pass through the post office. Americans especially like to send greeting cards, and there are several boards at the entrance of supermarket to sell "cards", each of which costs one or two dollars. There is a company specializing in greeting card business, which is famous all over the world because of its good management and has become a millionaire. You don't have to go to the post office to send greeting cards, because there are pudgy mailboxes all over the street. As long as you put them in, the letters will soon reach their destinations.
Sixth, the current situation of film and television
Television is one of the main life needs of ordinary Americans, and its role and importance are increasingly prominent, which has long been recognized by American society. Generally speaking, there are two ways to watch TV. One is to only use the antenna of the TV set to receive a few public channels, mainly to watch important news. The other is to buy an antenna box, which costs about 40 dollars a month. With it, dozens of stations can be transferred at once. These stations have roughly a division of labor. For example, some only broadcast government announcements, only words and music, and no one speaks, and only this station does not shake advertisements, and those text announcements are broadcast repeatedly. Some specialize in broadcasting news from home and abroad, but also repeatedly. There are several sports stations, with a fine division of labor. Baseball, rugby, boxing and basketball are broadcast repeatedly by special stations. There are also many literary and art stations, some of which specialize in award-winning black and white movies, some specialize in rock music, pop songs and some specialize in country music. Some specialize in series, some specialize in soap short plays, and so on.
Movies are rented on tape and watched on VCR. With the development of TV and video, video rental stores in the United States have mushroomed, with one every two blocks.
Generally, there are several projection rooms in a cinema, and each projection room has 100 or 200 seats. Each projection room plays different movies at staggered times, and a ticket costs more than ten dollars. You can come out from the time you enter the hospital until the scene is cleared.
Eight, the bank situation
The activities and functions of American banking have penetrated into the homes of ordinary people. Ordinary people in the United States use bank checks or bank credit cards for cash exchanges, salary increases and shopping payments exceeding tens of yuan. Including those China students who are famous for their "poverty", as long as they have some money (ranging from $200 to $3500, which is insignificant in the United States), they rarely put hundreds of yuan in their pockets. This has become a fashion. Come to think of it, there are many benefits. First of all, it avoids the fear of carrying cash. They have as many banks as gas stations, everywhere. And every bank is managed automatically by computer, with warm and thoughtful service, extremely fast and safe and reliable. Banks have become financial helpers for ordinary Americans and an indispensable part of their households.
Australia
Before you arrive in Australia, you may have learned what Australia or Australians are like from books, tourists coming back from Australia or the experience of your relatives and friends. You will find that these views are partly right and partly wrong-just as you would think that some Australians' views on your country are sometimes strangely distorted. There are great differences in local customs and customs in Australia, and people's moral concepts are also very different, so it is sometimes difficult to accept some old ideas. You will find that you are constantly comparing Australia and your own country, with different behaviors. At first, you will find it difficult to adapt or feel dissatisfied. Gradually, you will understand the behavior of Australians and identify what is good and what is bad.
Make full use of your time to get to know the environment and people here. The most basic thing is to get along well with Australians. The following ideas may help you understand what Australians are like and how to get along with them successfully.
respect
Australians proudly call themselves' egalitarians'. This is indeed the case, and the conversation is very casual. For example, students usually call their teachers by their names, and their attitudes are not as respectful as we take it for granted.
But on the other hand, they are equally friendly and informal to others: secretaries, laboratory technicians, librarians and cleaners; Bus and taxi drivers; Salespeople and bank employees-these people provide services to students but are not' servants'. Many of them are very qualified and experienced. If you think they are inferior, they will be very dissatisfied. Therefore, as a stranger to Australian society, the smartest way is to be friendly and respectful to everyone.
talk
Australians speak very bluntly and sometimes even rudely. You may be offended by a very common swear word or way of speaking; For example, a complete stranger calls you' buddy'; They often use the way of speaking to show their accessibility. Sometimes their humor and jokes sound very strange. Their words are sometimes disappointing, but please listen carefully and don't be disgusted soon. To observe how they talk to each other, how they react, and feel their humor. You don't have to learn from them, but you need to understand the implications of their conversation.
You should notice that Australians often use' please' and' thank you', and they will appear on different occasions, so you should also use these words often. Generally speaking, when you ask for something, you should use' please', whether it is goods, information or services; When you receive these, use' thank you'. For example, in a store, coffee shop or bank, you usually thank the person who provided you with the service. Australians often think foreigners are rude and arrogant because they don't use these polite expressions and use very blunt language when making requests. Foreign students often just try their best to speak, while Australians often misunderstand you. If you can ask questions politely and thank others for their help, you will avoid these questions because they will realize that you have done your best.
Special circumstances
There are some situations that will make Australians dislike foreigners, such as: queuing out of order and going to bars with friends.
In many cases, people need to wait in line for a service-at the post office or bus stop-Australians generally don't line up in an obvious line, but they know exactly where they stand. An unknown foreigner probably didn't notice it, but thought that anyone could push forward when the counter opened or the bus pulled into the station. This is likely to lead to people's dissatisfaction with you and even rude criticism of you. So, wait until it's your turn, and the people behind you will keep order.
It is also a rule to order drinks in a bar in order. If you are invited by a group of Australian friends to get together in a bar, one of them will' order' drinks for everyone present, and he or she will' order' and pay. You can order beer, orange juice or coke as you like. You must accept it and let that person pay for it. When these drinks are finished, another person will "scream" and pay, and soon it will be your turn. If you don't want to scream, just tell the truth, which is no problem, but don't leave when it's your turn, which will be impolite. So attend a small group of people's party and figure out how much it will cost before attending. Remember: it is also wrong to ask yourself to pay for each round. This order of' calling' is strictly observed.
Respect for elders
Australians show respect for their elders, but they are not as formal as Asian countries. They will give their seats to the elderly on the bus, or carry bags for their older relatives or friends, but they will not carry briefcases for them or show special respect to their brothers and sisters. At home, quarreling with parents is very common; At school, students often ask their teachers questions; In college, teachers really want students to criticize their speeches or textbooks. Different people have different opinions, and they have the right to express them politely. Discussion is very valuable. If you are not sure how to express yourself on this occasion, then sit down and watch and listen carefully before you join in.
Personal relationship
The interpersonal relationship with other students or friends will be very different from that in your own country. But you don't have to change yourself, so you will feel very uncomfortable; If you don't want to do it, you can refuse others' requests because they will respect your opinion. In Australia, it is common for boys and girls to go to the movies or concerts together, and no one will think that you have any special relationship. But it's more like a group of people working together, so it's easier for you to master yourself.
If you meet in interpersonal relationships,