【英语原文】6.4

Q: What should I never do or say in Australia?

Paul Hannah：

• You should never act or speak as if anyone is any better than anyone else. We have a culture that is egalitarian to the core.

• You should never try to copy the Australian accent.

• Never, ever, ever try to say ‘G’day’, you’ll get it wrong and someone might think you are making fun of us.

• When you have finished drinking a beer at a bar, never turn your glass upside down, it is a challenge to fight anyone and everyone in the pub. If you see someone doing that, run.

• Avoid pubs that have the furniture bolted to the floor. This is done to stop patrons throwing chairs and tables at each other.

• If you are male and alone or with another man, never get into the back seat of a taxi. You are implicitly saying you are better than the driver. If you are female, sit where you like.

• If you are invited to a party and asked to bring a plate, it is expected that the plate you bring will have food on it to share with everyone else.

• Bring beer.

• Tipping is appreciated but not usually expected.

• Don’t dress up too much. This is a picture of Australians voting: