Defining Lifestyles

  Australians love the great outdoors. There are parks everywhere and most of them will have free barbecues. Major beaches will have lifeguards and surf rescue teams and you can find small and well-kept camping grounds hundreds of kilometres from anywhere. The cities are easy to get out of so you can move from urban to "bush" in under an hour and a couple of hours later you'll be in the "outback". Australian culture:- The culture of Australia is a Western culture derived primarily from Britain but also influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Oceanian people. The oldest surviving cultural traditions in Australia (which are actually some of the oldest surviving traditions on earth) – are those of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Their ancestors inhabited Australia for between 40,000 and 60,000 years and they lived a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The boom...

  The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (also known simply as the UK) is a country including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of these constituent nations have distinct national identities. They are united under the same monarch and government, although each have their own parliaments or assemblies to make their own laws. The people of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also speak the same language, use the same currency, have similar laws and policies, share media outlets and are subjects of the same Royal Family. That being said, many customs and social expectations vary between nations.   Culture of the United Kingdom:- United Kingdom is popular for its great cultural inheritance. UK is a composition of four countries - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.There's a big tradition in our arts that attempts to question and challenge authority. Even in the language, there's a playful attitude - puns, irony, sarcasm. We ...

  America is the third largest country in the world with a population of 325 million. The country has developed from its native American roots following a series of waves of immigration and has drawn in people from all over the world.  As a result it is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world, often described as a ‘melting pot’. In such a vast country it is virtually impossible to describe a ‘typical’ American. Culture:- Hard work is regarded as one of the core values of America and many employment contracts include much lower vacation time than would be offered by most European employers. New employees often get two weeks’ vacation initially and can then build additional weeks based on longevity with the company. Americans have a reputation for being outgoing and direct talking and this can take a little getting used to for those from countries where people are more reserved.  They are often very sociable and will readily welcome people into their homes. I...