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Travel Etiquette

Australia

Currency

Australian Dollar

Official Language

English

Dress

Formal business dress is common in
Australia; suits and ties for men and skirts
and blouses for women.

Meetings

Similar to North American meetings,
punctuality and eye contact are important
in Australian business meetings.

Gifts

Gifts are not necessary for business
in Australia. Hand Gestures and Body Language
Holding up your pointer and middle finger
is considered vulgar.

Formalities

A single male passenger should sit in the
front seat of a taxi, while a single woman
should sit in the back.

Website

www.australia.com