新西兰礼仪英文稿

New Zealand is located in the southwest of Pacific Ocean.It’s an island country.The area is 268000 square kilometers.The population has four million three hundred and ninety thousand.New Zealand is a modern, prosperous and developed country.Today I will introduce etiquette culture in New Zealand.

First I will talk about etiquette of meeting.New zealanders always meet the guests by shaking hands in a social situation.When they meet a woman,they need wait that the woman reaches out her hand first.New Zealand has some special races. Like Maori.They use their nose to touch guest's nose when they meet guests.New zealanders is hospitable.They have a tradition of respecting elders.When you come here,Maoris use songs and dances to welcome visitors.They regard water as pure and holy things.So they sprinkle water to visitors.This is a symbol of blessing.

When New zealanders invite you to their home.You can buy some gifts to them.Such as a box of chocolates or a bottle of whiskey to a male host.A bunch of flowers to female host.

New zealanders don’t like sweet wine.So remember that don’t buy sweet wine to them.Privacy is very important to them.So

Don’t ask them about income,children,spouse and household life.

New zealanders don't accept tips.If you give them,they will refuse.Before you build relaxed and easy-going atmosphere.You must keep manners.

Taboo means people never want to talk about somethings.for example:13 is regarded as an unlucky number.Don’t mention it.And Remember that They don't want to talk about religion, politics and private affairs.

New zealanders get used to eating Western-style food.They need a lot of protein from animals.They like Chinese food.Such as Beijing cuisine and Zhejiang cuisine.When they are eating,don’t talk to them.If you are invited to dinner,you must get there on time .They don't like that guests are late.

New zealanders pay more attention to dress.They mostly wear a dark suit or dress in formal situations.In general occasion the dress tends to be simple.

General etiquette