Guide to Australian Etiquette

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GENERAL RULES:

1. Never take a beer to a job interview.
2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting them.
3. It's tacky to take an esky to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take the trailer to the funeral home.


DINING OUT:

1. When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to "bruise" the wine.
2. If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with both your hands.


ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME:

1 . A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
2. Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners.


PERSONAL HYGIENE:

1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private,using one's OWN ute keys.
2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.
3. Use of toiletries can only delay bathing a few days.
4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, as they detract from a woman's jewellery and alter the taste of finger foods.



DATING (Outside the Family):


1. Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the 1st date.
2. Be assertive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to go out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall 2 years ago."
3. Establish with her parents what time she's expected back. Some will say 10:00 PM, others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it's the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.



THEATER ETIQUETTE:


1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie's ended.
2. Refrain from talking to characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.



WEDDINGS:


1. Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.
3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A track suit with a cummerbund and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.
4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion.



DRIVING ETIQUETTE:


1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if the gun's loaded and the pig's in sight.
2. When approaching a round-about, the vehicle with the largest tyres doesn't always have the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. Don't burn rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
5. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer, too.
 
sounds an awful lot like the Redneck etiquette rulebook... :reallyodd

:lol: good one!
 
Be assertive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to go out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall 2 years ago."
 
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DRIVING ETIQUETTE:
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.

You could never be an American... We use Duct tape for EVERYTHING! From wallets to shoes, I've seen it all done!
 
Superb mate :lol:

This Dag thingy you are refering to?? (Dangle berries) is our way of describing those wee bits of jobbies on your bum :lol:

(jobbies) is another word we use for Crap
 
:lol: That's some good summing up there . I think you've covered everything :)
 
Originally posted by pedrodaman
Superb mate :lol:

This Dag thingy you are refering to?? (Dangle berries) is our way of describing those wee bits of jobbies on your bum :lol:

(jobbies) is another word we use for Crap


Jobbies :lol: I've always found that word funny! Livin with a Scotsman an all :p
 
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