

| Subject: | Fwd: Australian Etiquette |
| From: | Andrew Grebneff |
| Date: | Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:21:36 +1200 |
> >IN GENERAL >>1. Never take an open stubby to a job interview. >>2. Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them. >>3. It's tacky to take an esky to church. >>4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets. >>5. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take >>your ute (or VW van) and trailer to the funeral. >> >>DINING OUT >>1. When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so >>as not to bruise the wine. >>2. If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand. >> >>ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME >>1. A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a >>taxidermist. >>2. Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners. >> >>PERSONAL HYGIENE >>1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private, >>using one's OWN ute keys. >>2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money. >>3. Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days. >>4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste of >>finger foods and if you are a woman, it can draw attention away from your >>jewellery. >> >>DATING >>1. Always offer to bait your date's hook - especially on the first date. >>2. Be assertive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to go >>out with you ever since I read that stuff on the dunny door two years ago." >>3. Establish with her parents what time she's expected back. Some will say >>11:00 PM, others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it's the >>man's responsibility to get her to school on time. >> >>THEATRE ETIQUETTE >>1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie >>ends. >>2. Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have >>proven they can't hear you. >> >>WEDDINGS >>1. Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift. >>2. Kissing the bride for more than five seconds may cause a drop in your >>popularity. >>3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund and >>clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance. >>4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion. >> >>DRIVING ETIQUETTE >>1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your gun's loaded >>and the roo's in your rifle sight. >>2. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn't >>always have the right of way. >>3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape. >>4. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite to > >ask her to bring back beer too.
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