Customs and taboos of Australian immigrant life

Whether you are talking about hundreds of millions of dollars in business or quarreling with your girlfriend, try to avoid appearing in public or keep the volume as low as possible. For example, talking loudly on buses and trains, playing with friends and so on. Is a very rude behavior. It's rude to call someone downstairs or through the door! In fact, most of us don't mean to make noise, but the speaking volume formed in the noisy environment in China is particularly abrupt in the quiet environment. Australians are used to keeping quiet when possible, so they hate making noise in public places.

Taking pictures at will is controversial.

Australians are easygoing, but they don't want to be photographed, especially "foreigners". Don't take pictures when you see a bikini girl sunbathing on the beach, even if you see her nose bleeding. Unless there is a telephoto lens, being close to shooting will cause disgust and conflict. Don't be nervous once others express their dissatisfaction. Take the initiative to show the camera to others, and just delete what should be deleted. Pay special attention: don't take pictures of children under 14 at will. According to the law, it is illegal to take pictures of children without parents' consent. I don't even pretend to be cute. I just want to go up and pinch my face.

It is most appropriate to shake hands when meeting.

Australians are used to shaking hands when they meet, but some women don't shake hands, and girlfriends often kiss each other's faces when they meet. But as a first meeting, unless the other party takes the initiative, shaking hands is the most appropriate. Men here can't get along too much. Most men don't like hugging or hugging their shoulders. Yawning and stretching are forbidden in social situations.

Be punctual for appointments.

Australians have a strong sense of time. Invite local people to discuss in advance and go to the appointment on time. Punctuality! Generally speaking, dinner is more formal. When you go to someone's house for dinner, you must bring a gift. Gifts should be simple and casual, not too deliberate, such as sending a bunch of flowers to the hostess, bringing some snack cakes to the children, and a bottle of red wine if you don't want to bother.

There is no need to tip in the restaurant.

Unlike Europe and America, most restaurants in Australia have no habit of tipping. You can save a lot of money by being kind to the waiter. But going to a fancy restaurant or needing extra service is another matter.

Bargaining is not welcome.

In Australia, large shopping malls, supermarkets, small shops and markets have no habit of bargaining. When you buy something, you can ask the store if there is a discount, but don't bargain or "threaten" the store with "no discount or no purchase". This is completely useless in Australia, but it will make you look rude and ignorant. On weekends or shopping festivals, there will be discounts in the market, and you can stock up at this time.

There must be some distance in the queue.

Don't get too close to others in buses, banks and post offices. In Australia, people waiting in line often don't seem to be waiting in line. Although few people will say you when you cut in line, it is very impolite. If you are not sure, you can ask if the last person is waiting in line.

Fasten your seat belt when you take a taxi.

Be sure to wear a seat belt when taking a taxi, otherwise it is illegal. When they take a taxi, they are always used to sitting side by side with the driver. Even if couples ride bicycles at the same time, it is usually the husband who is in front and the wife who is alone behind. They think this is respect for the driver, otherwise it will be considered rude.

Cruelty to animals is illegal.

Australians like kangaroos best. They believe that kangaroos are the earliest owners of the ancient Australian continent; They also like to make kangaroo medals and other items in different shapes with various metals. They prefer acacia flowers, which are called "fence trees". People regard it as the symbol of Oceania and respect it as the national flower. They like Qin bird, love its beauty, sing everywhere, and are good at imitation, and call it the national bird.

In Australia, cruelty to animals is illegal. Australians like small animals very much. Although there are many animals in Australia, animal wounding incidents will occur from time to time, but we still do not change our original intention. Drive away birds at will and you will be besieged! In addition, there are many wild animals in Australia, so don't approach them at will, especially wild kangaroos. Please stay away from them when you see them, because they are not inferior to world boxing champions! Rabbits are unpopular in Australia, because they have brought ecological disasters to Australia for many years, and keeping them is prohibited by law. Rabbits have become taboo for Australians.

Don't make an appointment on Sunday

Christians in Australia have an absolutely inflexible habit: every Sunday morning, they have to go to church (there are thousands of churches) to listen to sermons. Since ancient times, they have strictly observed the habit of "going to church on Sunday". Generally speaking, Europeans and Americans will play golf early on Sunday morning. Sometimes, they will use it to talk about business. But if you want to do this with Australians, I promise it won't work. Therefore, avoid asking them out on Sunday morning.

Don't talk about these topics

They are afraid of the polite expression "self-modesty". I think this is hypocritical and incompetent or looks down on people's performance. Australians don't like to associate their country with Britain everywhere. Although many people will talk about their relationship with Britain in private, it is disgusting to confuse the two countries in formal occasions. Influenced by Christianity, Australia, like westerners, thinks "13" and "Friday" are very unlucky, and tries to avoid or omit these figures. Australians are afraid of rabbits and think meeting rabbits is a sign of bad luck. So don't mention rabbits when chatting with Australians.

In social life, they emphasize equality and are willing to protect the weak; Talking about race, religion, trade unions, personal life, rank, status and other issues will cause their dissatisfaction. There is no topic to talk about hit dramas or movies. Of course, talking about tourism, sports and weather is also a good choice.

Further reading: answers to frequently asked questions about skilled immigrants in Australia 190.

1. How does the state government know whether the applicant has settled in the state?

190 After landing, the applicant shall declare to the sponsoring country, notify the state government of its fixed address, and notify the Immigration Department after changing its residential address. In the process, the immigration may call back. Theoretically, if you buy a house or rent a house in this state and live in another state during the period, as long as you don't work in another state, then the state government has no evidence to prove that you have violated it.

2。 What if I get a job in another state? Can you go to work?

If you are looking for a job in another state, you only need to inform the sponsoring state and the immigration bureau, and then you can definitely go to work. As long as you can find a job in Australia, the Immigration Bureau will be very pleased, and the state government will not deliberately embarrass you, which is unnecessary. So what you need to worry about is whether you can find a suitable job, and you don't need to worry about what to do if you find a suitable job.

3. What is the process of sponsored immigration in Australia?

Determine whether the occupation calculation score meets the requirements, conduct occupation assessment, take IELTS test, submit national guarantee application, submit visa application, do crime-free notarization, physical examination, background investigation, spouse pay language training fee (if IELTS test is not taken), approve visa, log in and activate visa, and enjoy a good life in Australia.

4. Which occupation is easier to apply for sponsored immigration to Australia?

State-sponsored immigration is to prepare for many unpopular occupations to apply for immigration, such as insurance brokers, real estate brokers, agricultural consultants, financial investment consultants and so on. From the perspective of immigration, as long as the occupation is on the state-funded list, there is a chance to apply.

5. Can I apply for a state government guarantee without an Australian diploma?

Yes, Australia recognizes overseas academic qualifications, but diplomas need to be recognized by Australia. The scoring method of Australian state-sponsored skilled immigrants is based on the applicant's age, education, work experience, English level and other comprehensive factors.

6. Can all occupations apply for national security?

No, only the occupations listed on the state government guarantee list published by the Australian Immigration Bureau can apply. If the applicant needs to apply for a specific state government guarantee, he can apply for a job on each state's own guarantee list.

7. Does the state guarantee require English for the applicant?

Yes The minimum required score for IELTS is four sixes. Some state governments have higher requirements for certain occupations.