This document provides tips for conducting business in Australia, including: - Schedule appointments a month in advance, and arrive on time, avoiding January and Easter. Dress professionally for meetings and social events after work. - Be polite and make eye contact during conversations, discussing neutral topics like weather and avoiding criticism. - Greetings involve shaking hands, using titles like Mr./Mrs./Miss followed by the last name. Gift giving follows reciprocation, and should relate to one's home country. - Australians prefer modesty to sales aggression and don't mix business with personal life. Maintain friendly behavior in public by driving on the left and giving up seats on buses.

1. PRESENTED BY ALIX PRICE Australia 05/24/10

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3. Appointments Try to schedule an appointment a month in advance Employers work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday Arrive for appointments on time Avoid scheduling appointments in January and around Easter Best time to visit is between March and November It’s common to socialize after work at a local Pub 05/24/10

4. Business Dress Dress code for men is black suit, white shirt and tie Women are to wear skirts with a blouse No jeans, thongs or open shoes Women can not wear to much make-up or jewelry Clubs require you to be neat and have clean clothes Never overdue your outfit 05/24/10

5. Conversations Have direct eye contact and listen Talk about the weather or sports Do not criticize Australia Don’t brag about how good your company is Let them judge you Australians use slang words 05/24/10

6. First Names or Title Do not hug a person when first meeting them They prefer to shake hands when meeting Use Mr./Mrs./Miss followed by their name Some men prefer to not shake a woman’s hand Men do not kiss Men Calling someone your “Mate” is popular 05/24/10

7. Gift Giving Holiday cards are appropriate Don’t send a gift unless you get one first When you receive an invitation, always respond Give a gift that relates to your home country Do not buy an expensive gift Flowers are ok to bring to an event 05/24/10

8. Let’s Makes a Deal Australians like to talk business Very little small talk They don’t like negotiation and aggressive sales techniques Never give an impression that you have a better company Remain modest at all times Do not discuss personal life during business negotiation 05/24/10

9. Entertaining If you’re out for a drink, never bring up business Each person is to pay for a round of drinks called a ‘shout’ Never drop unannounced to someone's home Barbeques are popular for home entertaining Always bring a bottle of wine when going to someone’s house Wine is preferred at meals 05/24/10

10. Public Behavior Walk and drive on the left, pass on the right side If not an Australian, do not say “G’day, Mate” you will get made fun of On a bus, Men must surrender a seat to elderly, and women with babies No back slapping,shouting,or calling one’s name to get their attention Always remain friendly and relaxed Men do not touch,hug,or pat other men in public 05/24/10

11. Questions? Contact. . . Alix Price [email_address] http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Australia 05/24/10