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Sit in the front seat of the cab, shout your round at the pub, and keep the bragging to yourself — tall-poppy modesty is real.
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5 phrases you need in Australia
- HelloG'dayguh-DAY
- GoodbyeSee ya latersee yah LAY-tah
- PleasePlease, matepleez mayt
- Thank youTatah
- Excuse meScuse me, mateskyooz mee mayt
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Know before you go
tipping
Tipping isn't expected anywhere — the minimum wage covers it. Card surcharges of 1-2% and public-holiday surcharges of 10-15% are normal and printed on the menu.
safety
Swim between the red-and-yellow flags only — rips kill far more visitors than anything with teeth. The UV index is brutal; reapply sunscreen even on cloudy days.
transport
Distances are not European: Sydney to Uluru is a 3.5-hour flight, not a day trip. Domestic flights on Qantas, Virgin, or Jetstar are how Australians actually travel.
etiquette
If someone 'shouts' you a drink, you're buying the next round — it's tracked. Lone passengers ride in the taxi's front seat; sitting in the back reads as snobby.
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