- Hospitable and casual
- Firm handshakes are dominant
- Open and forthright; they do not like pretension
- Harbor a disdain for class structure and social cleavages
- Prize intimate relationships
- Frequently use the word "mate"
- Are learned on matters related to the Untied States; however, they are annoyed by the US ignorance of Australia
- Enjoy debate
- Cherish punctuality
- Are light-hearted even in conflict situation
- Greetings consist of smiles and raised eyebrows
- Hand shaking is common with everyone else
- Fijians say "Respectful friendliness goes a long way"
- Life's pace is slow, but punctuality is respected
- Good topics: personal experiences, culture, history
- Bad topics: displays of intellect frowned upon
- Nodding and hand shaking are a common greeting
- Punctuality is vital
- Individual rights are held sacred
- By US standards, business dealings may be long and arduous
- Gift giving and receiving is considered polite
- Good topics: history, culture, tradition
- Bad topics: local politics, socialism, and foreign aid
- Hand shaking is customary
- Formality is common during a first meeting
- Frank, yet friendly
- Do not want to be identified as Australians
- Appreciate monotone, and calm speech
- A napkin is called a diaper, but napkins, in the US translation, are called serviettes
- Equality in business is preferred, not a hierarchy
- Good topics: rugby, and cricket, anything about New Zealand
- Bad topics: personal questions, religion, and nuclear energy
- Hand shaking is frequently accompanied by a pat on the back
- Business is conducted in English, government, and the education.
- US practices are dominant in business and when hosting
- Small gifts may be given after a dinner
- Warm, friendly, and enjoy entertainment
- Some anti-American views
- Good topics: family, culture, history, and business
- Bad topics: politics, religion, corruption, and foreign aid
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