IntlMOVE and Tips on Conducting Business in Australia
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When you move to Australia, you will want to follow business etiquette.
It is usually easy for Americans to adjust to the Australian way of doing business because most of the business cultural norms are the same.
However, the business culture in Australia differs slightly from the United States.
IntlMOVE has put together some tips for succeeding in Australian business world.
Clothes and Appearance
When you first move to Australia, you will want to dress more formally for the first few days of work.
If you notice that your officemates are dressing more casually, you can wear more casual clothes.
Men will typically wear a dark business suits and ties to important meetings.
Women will wear suits, dresses or a nice skirt and blouse.
Casual clothes might be appropriate for regular days at the office, but they are inappropriate for business meetings.
Office Behavior in Australia
Punctuality is very important in the business world in Australia.
Make sure to show up on time to work and to other work functions.
When you want to meet with someone in particular, it is important to set up an appointment.
When speaking to other people, maintain eye contact to show a sign of respect.
Giving gifts to business associates is not a common practice among Australians.
When greeting people, you will shake hands when meeting and when leaving.
You should always have a business card ready, as exchanging business cards is expected.
Business is almost always conducted on a first-name basis, as is customary in the United States.
In meetings, you should be friendly but direct.
Don’t beat around the bush too much, as this is considered rude.
There is no need to cultivate personal relationships before doing business.
If you are making a business presentation, avoid hype and misleading facts and figures.
Australians are very direct and make business decision on facts, not emotions.
When you give an Australian company a proposal, there should be little room for bargaining as this is not customary.
Negotiations can happen fast and will take place at the top of a company.
Dinner Invitations
When you have been invited to someone’s home for dinner, it is customary to bring wine, flowers or another small gift to show your appreciation.
If you are invited to a barbeque, you should usually arrive with wine or beer.
Make sure you show up on time, or no more than 15 minutes late for a larger party.
Contact the host ahead of the party to find out if you can bring a dish.
At the table, you hold your fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand while eating.
Keep hands above the table while eating, but keep your elbows off the table.
If you are dining out, do not pay for a round of drinks out of turn, but make sure you pick up the tab when it is your time to pay.
Afternoon tea usually takes place around 4 p.m.
Your evening meal will sometimes be referred to as tea, and will take place between 6 and 8 p.m.
Supper is a late meal or a light snack.
When a new job calls for an international move to Australia, contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods overseas.