Settling In Advice
Nov 3rd 2007, 11:22 pm
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Settling In Advice
I was reading through some of the relocation information we got from a removalist and having a smile at some of the helpful advice given in their settling in pack so thought I'd share:
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
To avoid offending the residents of Brisbane take note of the following
A description of Bribane
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated,warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise you
Some helpful property terminology
And my personal favourite
:
How might the local weather affect my daily life?
Queensland lives up to its reputation as the "sunshine state" with an average of 11.5 hrs of daily sunshine - 300 days a year. Its warm and sunny climate attracts many visitors keen to escape colder climates. The climate lends itself to outdoor living. Many activities are conducted outdoors. Most houses have verandahs or terraces where families and friends congregate for informal entertaining.
Hope some people find this useful.
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
- Bag of Fruit- nothing to do with edible fruit. This is slang for a man's suit - "He was dressed to kill in his bag of fruit"
- Banana Bender - not an instrument for bending bananas, but an expression for a person from the state of Queensland. Usually considered to be an insult.
- Cockroach - A person from New South Wales
- Dill - The herb, or it could be used to decribe a person as being a simpleton or fool
- Lolly - candy or boiled sweet. Lolly is a soft drink. If used when describing how a person acted it means they lost their temper (a little bit different from the meaning in NZ!)
- Zack - sixpence (5 cents) - "it isn't worth a zack"
To avoid offending the residents of Brisbane take note of the following
- Being a very diverse city try to be tolerant of other cultural beliefs
- Being punctual is of the utmost importance
- When eating most people find loud chewing, burping and talking with a full mouth is rude
- Holding hands or hugging in public is common, but kissing is generally frowned upon
- Extending your middle finger at someone is considered very rude and may get you into trouble
- Winking at women is also considered offensive
- Personal space is important in the Australian culture, try to keep at arms length during conversation and don't break eye contact at any time
- If you are in a pub, remember that each person in your group is expected to pay for a round of drinks. Not doing so may look bad
- Barbecues or "barbies" are a very popular forum of home entertaining. Remember to dress casually and socialize
A description of Bribane
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated,warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise you
Some helpful property terminology
- House - free-standing bungalow
- Terrace - adjoining homes
- Unit - small complex of townhomes, may be free standing with small courtyards or gardens
And my personal favourite
:How might the local weather affect my daily life?
Queensland lives up to its reputation as the "sunshine state" with an average of 11.5 hrs of daily sunshine - 300 days a year. Its warm and sunny climate attracts many visitors keen to escape colder climates. The climate lends itself to outdoor living. Many activities are conducted outdoors. Most houses have verandahs or terraces where families and friends congregate for informal entertaining.
Hope some people find this useful.
Last edited by Nerine; Nov 3rd 2007 at 11:27 pm. Reason: spellink & bullet points
Nov 5th 2007, 4:29 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
excellent info indeed - how would you survive without that sort of insight!
Nov 5th 2007, 4:51 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
I think the removal people are having a wind up. I'm sure half of those first ones are hokum. And as for the Brisbane ones 
Nov 5th 2007, 5:17 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
I know!!.....all I can say is that this was an international moving company and perhaps the advice was geared to a culture quite different from my own?
(There is an element of Borat about it though)
Nov 5th 2007, 5:19 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
I was reading through some of the relocation information we got from a removalist and having a smile at some of the helpful advice given in their settling in pack so thought I'd share:
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
To avoid offending the residents of Brisbane take note of the following
A description of Bribane
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated,warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise you
Some helpful property terminology
And my personal favourite:
How might the local weather affect my daily life?
Queensland lives up to its reputation as the "sunshine state" with an average of 11.5 hrs of daily sunshine - 300 days a year. Its warm and sunny climate attracts many visitors keen to escape colder climates. The climate lends itself to outdoor living. Many activities are conducted outdoors. Most houses have verandahs or terraces where families and friends congregate for informal entertaining.
Hope some people find this useful.
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
- Bag of Fruit- nothing to do with edible fruit. This is slang for a man's suit - "He was dressed to kill in his bag of fruit"
- Banana Bender - not an instrument for bending bananas, but an expression for a person from the state of Queensland. Usually considered to be an insult.
- Cockroach - A person from New South Wales
- Dill - The herb, or it could be used to decribe a person as being a simpleton or fool
- Lolly - candy or boiled sweet. Lolly is a soft drink. If used when describing how a person acted it means they lost their temper (a little bit different from the meaning in NZ!)
- Zack - sixpence (5 cents) - "it isn't worth a zack"
To avoid offending the residents of Brisbane take note of the following
- Being a very diverse city try to be tolerant of other cultural beliefs
- Being punctual is of the utmost importance
- When eating most people find loud chewing, burping and talking with a full mouth is rude
- Holding hands or hugging in public is common, but kissing is generally frowned upon
- Extending your middle finger at someone is considered very rude and may get you into trouble
- Wanking at women is also considered offensive
- Personal space is important in the Australian culture, try to keep at arms length during conversation and don't break eye contact at any time
- If you are in a pub, remember that each person in your group is expected to pay for a round of drinks. Not doing so may look bad
- Barbecues or "barbies" are a very popular forum of home entertaining. Remember to dress casually and socialize
A description of Bribane
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated,warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise you
Some helpful property terminology
- House - free-standing bungalow
- Terrace - adjoining homes
- Unit - small complex of townhomes, may be free standing with small courtyards or gardens
And my personal favourite
:How might the local weather affect my daily life?
Queensland lives up to its reputation as the "sunshine state" with an average of 11.5 hrs of daily sunshine - 300 days a year. Its warm and sunny climate attracts many visitors keen to escape colder climates. The climate lends itself to outdoor living. Many activities are conducted outdoors. Most houses have verandahs or terraces where families and friends congregate for informal entertaining.
Hope some people find this useful.
Nov 5th 2007, 5:23 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
I was reading through some of the relocation information we got from a removalist and having a smile at some of the helpful advice given in their settling in pack so thought I'd share:
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
To avoid offending the residents of Brisbane take note of the following
A description of Bribane
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated,warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise you
Some helpful property terminology
And my personal favourite:
How might the local weather affect my daily life?
Queensland lives up to its reputation as the "sunshine state" with an average of 11.5 hrs of daily sunshine - 300 days a year. Its warm and sunny climate attracts many visitors keen to escape colder climates. The climate lends itself to outdoor living. Many activities are conducted outdoors. Most houses have verandahs or terraces where families and friends congregate for informal entertaining.
Hope some people find this useful.
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
- Bag of Fruit- nothing to do with edible fruit. This is slang for a man's suit - "He was dressed to kill in his bag of fruit"
- Banana Bender - not an instrument for bending bananas, but an expression for a person from the state of Queensland. Usually considered to be an insult.
- Cockroach - A person from New South Wales
- Dill - The herb, or it could be used to decribe a person as being a simpleton or fool
- Lolly - candy or boiled sweet. Lolly is a soft drink. If used when describing how a person acted it means they lost their temper (a little bit different from the meaning in NZ!)
- Zack - sixpence (5 cents) - "it isn't worth a zack"
To avoid offending the residents of Brisbane take note of the following
- Being a very diverse city try to be tolerant of other cultural beliefs
- Being punctual is of the utmost importance
- When eating most people find loud chewing, burping and talking with a full mouth is rude
- Holding hands or hugging in public is common, but kissing is generally frowned upon
- Extending your middle finger at someone is considered very rude and may get you into trouble
- Winking at women is also considered offensive
- Personal space is important in the Australian culture, try to keep at arms length during conversation and don't break eye contact at any time
- If you are in a pub, remember that each person in your group is expected to pay for a round of drinks. Not doing so may look bad
- Barbecues or "barbies" are a very popular forum of home entertaining. Remember to dress casually and socialize
A description of Bribane
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated,warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise you
Some helpful property terminology
- House - free-standing bungalow
- Terrace - adjoining homes
- Unit - small complex of townhomes, may be free standing with small courtyards or gardens
And my personal favourite
:How might the local weather affect my daily life?
Queensland lives up to its reputation as the "sunshine state" with an average of 11.5 hrs of daily sunshine - 300 days a year. Its warm and sunny climate attracts many visitors keen to escape colder climates. The climate lends itself to outdoor living. Many activities are conducted outdoors. Most houses have verandahs or terraces where families and friends congregate for informal entertaining.
Hope some people find this useful.
dont forget the designated driver, alwys gets drinks paid for, and everyone should chip in for the drivers meal !
Nov 5th 2007, 7:11 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
I was reading through some of the relocation information we got from a removalist and having a smile at some of the helpful advice given in their settling in pack so thought I'd share:
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
A sample from a list of common colloquialisms (Australian Slang)
- Bag of Fruit- nothing to do with edible fruit. This is slang for a man's suit - "He was dressed to kill in his bag of fruit"
- Banana Bender - not an instrument for bending bananas, but an expression for a person from the state of Queensland. Usually considered to be an insult.
- Cockroach - A person from New South Wales
- Dill - The herb, or it could be used to decribe a person as being a simpleton or fool
- Lolly - candy or boiled sweet. Lolly is a soft drink. If used when describing how a person acted it means they lost their temper (a little bit different from the meaning in NZ!)
- Zack - sixpence (5 cents) - "it isn't worth a zack"
Nov 5th 2007, 7:21 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
) It's not an Aussie phrase.
Nov 5th 2007, 7:48 am
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Dill isn't a British phrase either, its a Herbist one......along with Parsley, Sage, Bayleaf the gardener, etc
Nov 5th 2007, 7:50 am
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Nov 5th 2007, 7:50 am
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Dill - Herb?
Nah, more like a classic Aussie shortening of a longer word, with only one 'l' too.
Trips off the tongue better than 'Vib' or 'Rab' I suppose.
Nah, more like a classic Aussie shortening of a longer word, with only one 'l' too.
Trips off the tongue better than 'Vib' or 'Rab' I suppose.
Nov 5th 2007, 9:01 am
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Re: Settling In Advice
...and here's me thinking it was from the spaced out Dylon from Magic Roundabout....
Nov 5th 2007, 11:18 am
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