If you are planning to go to Australia then you will be delighted to know that Australians have a great sense of humour therefore, they are quite chill. However, there are some things that you might want to refrain from saying to Aussies in order to avoid disrespecting them. Curious to know what are these things? Keep reading further to know what are the things not to say in Australia.
This Blog Includes:
- 1. Never Say I Hate AFL
- 2. Don’t Call it Flip-Flops
- 3. Refrain from Saying American Coffee is Better
- 4. Kylie is a National Treasure, No This One is Not Jenner
- 5. Do Not Think that Fosters is the Favourite Beer of Aussies
- 6. Do Not Ask About the Difference Between Australia and New Zealand
- 7. Do Not Ever Say “Vegemite is Disgusting” to an Aussie
- FAQs
1. Never Say I Hate AFL
Embed from Getty ImagesSports are really important in Australia, and Aussie Rules Football (AFL) is said to be Australia’s favourite sport. While your stay in student accommodation in Australia, even if you don’t like something, it’s a good idea to keep your thoughts to yourself in front of an Australian. To understand how much Australians love AFL, it’s one of the top four most-watched professional sports in the world. In the state of Victoria, they even have a day off and a big parade the Friday before the Grand Final game.
2. Don’t Call it Flip-Flops
Embed from Getty ImagesIn Australia, flip-flops are called thongs and are a staple in the summer wardrobe. If you mistakenly say the word flip-flops then trust us they are going to get annoyed as to them it doesn’t make any sense since you cannot flip them and wear them two ways. Therefore, you might want to refrain from saying “flip-flops” in Australia.
3. Refrain from Saying American Coffee is Better
Embed from Getty ImagesYou will be surprised to know that in Australia coffee is an art form and Australians take their coffee very seriously. Especially when you visit Melbourne, you will see that their Baristas are highly trained. Australians usually prefer local cafes over big coffee chains. The coffee menu in Australia usually has options like Aeropress, pour-over, variations of cappuccino, cold drip, etc.
4. Kylie is a National Treasure, No This One is Not Jenner
Embed from Getty ImagesAustralians treat Kylie as a national treasure but don’t get confused with the one that sells overpriced lip products. Kylie Minogue is a cultural icon in Australia and her impressive music career has made her the undisputed princess of pop. She also holds the title of being the highest-selling female artist in Australia and has a feather in her cap of selling around 80 million records worldwide. Impressively Kylie is not just famous for her music but also for her fashion which is why the European press referred to her as “the princess of pop” and a style icon.
5. Do Not Think that Fosters is the Favourite Beer of Aussies
Embed from Getty ImagesIf you think that Fosters is the best beer brand in Australia then you need to try Carlton Draught. You will be surprised to know that although Fosters is an Australian brand it is not the favourite of Aussies, in fact, it doesn’t even count in the top 10 favourite beers of the Aussies. If you want to drink like a true blue Australian then should try Victorian Bitter.
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6. Do Not Ask About the Difference Between Australia and New Zealand
Although Aussies love their cuisines across the ditch, they get annoyed if people are not aware of the difference between Australia and New Zealand. Australians expect people to know that Australia and New Zealand are two different countries which are separated by over 2,000 kilometres. Comparing these two countries is like saying that the U.S.A. and Canada are the same.
7. Do Not Ever Say “Vegemite is Disgusting” to an Aussie
Embed from Getty ImagesVegemite is considered a delicacy of Australia and just like any other delicacy less is more when it comes to taking a portion of it to taste. So, it is advisable to avoid taking spoonfuls of vegemite or slathering it on your bread like butter and jam. If you follow this simple trick you will be able to enjoy the love of Australia – Vegemite. Fun fact, Miley Cyrus loves Vegemite so much that she has got a jar of Vegemite tattooed on her hand.
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FAQs
Some of the things that are considered disrespectful in Australia are:
– Asking a direct question about a person’s salary or wealth
– Inquiring about someone’s age or weight
– Blocking someone’s way
– Spitting in public
It is okay to burp in public in Australia but after that one should always pardon oneself by using the words “excuse me”, “pardon me”, or “sorry”.
As a tourist, one should beware of certain things in Australia like poisonous snakes and spiders, brutal dehydrating conditions, dangerous weather, etc.
We hope you liked this blog where we covered some things that you shouldn’t be saying in Australia. For booking the best accommodation abroad to start your study abroad experience you can contact Fly Homes at 1800572118.
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