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Visitors to Australia may come to feel that the people there have a distinctive way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Although there may be differences, there also are similarities. Many questions characterize business travelers: What is the climate like? How do people greet each other? Will Americans be able to drink the water and eat the food? What everyday necessities may be unavailable in this country? Are businesspersons expected to socialize before conducting business? What sights should be seen? This report discusses and attempts to answer these questions.Located in the Southeast Asia archipelago, Australia is the only nation that occupies a continent and is the sixth largest nation in the world. Although its size is roughly equivalent to that of the U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), Australians number less than one-tenth the population of the United States (Craighead's 67). Australia is bounded on the north by the Timor and Arafura seas, on the northeast by the Coral Sea, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the southeast by the Tasman Sea, and on the west and south by the Indian Ocean. Most of the continent is a low plateau with a regular coastline. The center is flat, arid, desert land. The so
Don't be surprised if Australian businessmen quickly get to a first-name basis. When addressing Australians, personal titles should be used (OBR WWW). Australians tend to be direct and to the point, much like Americans, however unlike Americans, many Australians like to argue and match wits. Australians secretly admire the blunt streetfighter approach to negotiation (Craigheads 76). Mutton - this is like lamb stew A visit to the old and new Parliament house will give some insight into Australian history and politics. * The thumbs-up sign, which in the United States signifies hitchhiking or "O.K.", is considered rude. Litterbugs beware! The Aussies takes pride in their country and littering is not taken kindly. If you are caught you can expect a heavy fine (Axtell 33).
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Approximate Word count = 6690
Approximate Pages = 27 (250 words per page double spaced)
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