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