Visiting Ausralia? A few tips

byOldManEmu

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8 years ago

G'day, OldManEmu here.

If you're thinking of visiting Australia let me fill you in about a few things to help you enjoy our beautiful country.

Greetings: Don't attempt to say G'day. Trust me, you'll get it wrong. Aussies get a laugh out of tourists who try.

Kangaroos: They don't run down the main streets of Sydney or any other city. You might have to travel a bit out of town to see them in the wild.

Koala: Don't call them koala bears. They are not bears they're marsupials. And if you go to a wildlife park don't hold one. They'll piddle all over you.

Currency: Dollars and cents.The notes are made of plastic but they look good.

Pubs: Where you meet the fair dinkum, dinky-di Aussie.

Fair dinkum: Real, true. genuine.

Dinky-di: See fair dinkum

Pub Etiquette: Tipping is not mandatory but greatly appreciated.

Don't loiter at the bar, other people are waiting to be served.

Never turn your empty glass upside down. That's a sign that you will fight

any person in the bar.

Beaches: If the sight of topless, beautiful women offends you don't visit our wonderful beaches.
If you decide to go, don't stare! The gorgeous woman you're staring at might be the girlfriend of the bloke in the pub with his glass turned upside down.

OldManEmu: That's me. If you see me say g'day...I can always do with a laugh.