去澳大利亞留學應注意的生活禁忌
Taboos: the following are some common taboos, or habits that are seen as offensive, rude or insulting by most Australians. If you want to make a good impression, it is best to avoid these habits.
● Sniffing instead of blowing your nose is considered rude. In Australia it is common to see people using handkerchiefs or tissues to blow their noses. This is not considered unclean as it is in some cultures.
● Constant clearing of the throat is thought to be rude.
● Slurping soup or making a noise when eating is thought to be rude Eating in a public places should be done quietly.
● As in many countries, dropping rubbish or leaving it behind is considered impolite and is punishable with a fine.
● Opening someone’s door without knocking first and waiting for the person to answer “come in”.
● Going through a door without holding it open for the person behind you.
Arriving late for an appointment. If you are running late it is best to ring and advise the person.
Conclusion: By planning ahead you will be better prepared for your study adventure in Australia. You should investigate accommodation options and language training. Reading books about Australia will give you an idea of the different cultural environment but the best preparation is a positive, realistic attitude. If you are prepared for differences, are ready to enjoy the experience as a whole and keep a sense of humor and optimism, then it should all turn out to be a pleasant learning and life adventure.
禁忌：下述常見的禁忌或習慣，對大多數澳大利亞人來說， 是無禮的、粗魯的或侮辱性的。如果你想給人一個好的印象，最好改掉這些習慣。
● 吸鼻涕而不擤鼻涕是粗魯的，在澳大利亞常常可以看到有人用手帕或紙巾擦鼻涕。這在有些文化中被認爲是不衛生的，但在澳大利亞並不這麼認爲；。
● 不停地清嗓子被認爲是粗魯的；
● 喝湯或者吃東西發出聲音被認爲是粗魯的，在公共場所吃東西應該保持安靜；
● 像在許多國家一樣， 隨地扔垃圾被認爲是不文明，會受到罰款處理；
● 不先敲門並不等對方說“請進”就開門進別人的房間；
● 進門後不等後面的人進來就關門；
結論：要提前計劃，以便更好地爲去澳大利亞學習做好準備你應該調查住宿和語言訓練情況。讀有關澳大利亞的書可以給你一個關於不同文化環境的要領，但最好的準備工作是採取積極和現實的態度。如果你對差異有了準備，並能在整個經歷中得到樂趣，保持幽默和樂觀情緒，那麼這將最終成爲一次愉快的學習和生活經歷。
