Etiquette in Australia and New Zealand by blueeyesjus

Nothing to do with photography but I stumbled across this Wiki article and I thought my aussie & kiwi brothers and sisters might get a giggle out of it, the full article is here. For those who can’t be bothered, here are some highlights:

“….Australia and New Zealand are separate countries, each with its own distinct national identity that includes particular customs and rules of etiquette. Confusing their identities in general conversation is usually not tolerated and will be quickly corrected…”

“…Enquiring about which sporting team “you root for” will be met with amusement. “Root” is a vulgar term in Australia for sexual intercourse. Use “go for” or “support” instead. “Barrack for” is also used by some Australians."

“…When out with friends, co-workers or relatives, it is customary for people to take turns buying rounds of drinks. This is referred to as a ‘shout’, e.g. “It’s my shout.”…"

“…It may be impolite to remark on Australia’s history as a penal colony. The vast majority of immigrants to Australia arrived under different circumstances…”

You get the idea :)

I’m not sure but I’m pretty certain it wasn’t written by an aussie/kiwi :)

Jus