澳大利亚

Map of Australia

Introduction

Key Facts

1 Land and People

Terrain

Climate

Australias Aborigines

The Australians

Government and Politics

Historical Snapshot

2 Values and Attitudes

"Fair Dinkum"

Working to Live versus Living to Work

"Mateship"

"Cultural Cringe" and "Tall Poppies"

Religion

Humor

Attitudes to Others

3 The Australians at Home

Home Ownership

Renting

House Styles

Suburban Living

Gardening

Schools and Schooling

Shops and Services

TV and Radio

4 Making Friends

Where to Find Them

What Next?

5 A God Named Sport

The Climate and the Great Outdoors

The Olympics and the World Scene

A Land of Opportunity

6 Time Out

Food and Drink

Restaurants

Table Manners

The "Barbie，" or "Bar-b-que"

Sangers and Other Takeaways

Australian Culture—— an Oxymoron?

7 Traveling

Going Walkabout

Planning Your Trip

State Differences and Rivalries

Transport

Driving in the Outback

Accommodation

Health and Security

8 Business Briefing

"The Australian Way"

A Pocket Economic History

Women in Management

The Work Ethic

The Working Day

Making Appointments

Meetings and Negotiation

Making a Presentation

Egalitarianism in the Workplace

Trade Unions

Business and Socializing

9 Communicating

Australian English—— Speaking "Strine"

Telephone

Fax and E—mail

Post

Communication Styles

Conclusion

Glossary

Resources

Further Reading

About the Author

Acknowledgment

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