Greetings
– Australians are not very formal, so greetings are casual and relaxed – a handshake and a smile are appropriate.
– However, while an Australian may say, ‘G’day’ or ‘G’day, mate’, this may sound patronising from a foreigner. Visitors should simply say the traditional ‘Hello’ or ‘Hello, how are you?’As to titles of courtesy, they prefer to use first names, even at the initial meeting.