When travelling on escalators or moving walkways, one should keep to the left when standing, or keep to the right when walking. When walking on the pavement (usually called the 'footpath'), one should walk on the left, whenever possible. As cars drive on the left side of the road in both countries, people moving forward will generally go to the left as well.The term " bring a plate" is synonymous with " potluck".The host may ask guests to bring particular items such as beverages, salad, or meat, often using the initialism "BYO" (Bring your own) It is acceptable to host a barbecue without supplying all the food and drink.Bragging/Boasting (called 'skiting' by some New Zealanders), or initiating discussion of one's own achievements, is usually considered in poor taste.The question is generally considered an ice breaker and nothing more. It is considered impolite, or awkward to answer this question with an honest dissertation on how one actually feels, particularly if the respondent wishes to answer in the negative. It is considered polite to greet anyone including strangers, in this way. Generally the accepted response is non-negative "Good thanks", "Not (too) bad" or "Pretty good, mate", and it is considered polite to ask the person the same question back. An enquiry about a person's well-being (such as "How's it going?", "How are you going?" or "How are ya?") is a common greeting.Australians and New Zealanders are generally tolerant and forgiving of American and Canadian tourists and foreigners making this mistake and may joke about the use of this term, but will understand both. "Bum bag" is the acceptable local variation in some areas. Requesting a fanny pack can be considered obscene due to the use of "fanny" as a slang term for female genitalia.Points of etiquette that apply to both countries include the following: While, to outsiders, these cultures can seem very similar, confusing their identities in general conversation is usually not tolerated and will be quickly corrected. Given the historic roots, it’s very similar to British culture, specifically the United Kingdom, terms such as ‘fanny’ as well as the emphasis on politeness in queuing are observed in both cultures.Īustralia and New Zealand are separate countries, each with its own distinct national identity that includes particular customs and rules of etiquette. However, a lack of knowledge about the customs and expectations of people in Australia and New Zealand can make even the best intentioned person seem ignorant, inconsiderate or even rude. As the perception of behaviors and actions vary, intercultural competence is essential. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Įxpectations regarding good manners differ from person to person and vary according to each situation. Please help improve this article either by rewriting the how-to content or by moving it to Wikiversity, Wikibooks or Wikivoyage. The purpose of Wikipedia is to present facts, not to train. This article contains instructions, advice, or how-to content.
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