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Concepts (60) st. patrick's day (2) barbecue (1) beach (1) football (1) weed species (1) incident reporting and response (1) tea (1) family (1) family structure (1) garden aesthetics (1) monsoon season (1) public transportation (1) skiing (1) standing in line (1) surfing (1) wildlife (1) aboriginal (1) bison hunting (1) bream (1) bus (1) camels (1) cassis (1) caviar (1) corby (1) cross-country skiing (1) earth lodge (1) elderly care (1) elephant (1) eye contact (1) family name (1) ferns (1) frybread (1) hardtack (1) huddle (1) hump (1) jigging (1) marlin (1) moai (easter island statues) (1) norman (1) olympian gods (1) plant usage (1) prayer flags (1) rice cultivation (1) shag (1) shamanic drums (1) shepherd (1) shoes inside the house (1) slatina (1) sports (1) streams (1) strict social norms (1) sunscreen (1) traditional clothing (1) traditional nomadic lifestyle (1) tribal affiliation (1) varenyky (1) veneration of elders (1) victoria (1) volcanoes (1) weather (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 barbecue Australian Australian barbecue culture centers around outdoor cooking for social gatherings, especially involving grilled meats and seafood. 6
2 beach Australian The beach holds a prominent place in Australian culture for leisure and outdoor activities like swimming and surfing. 6
3 football Australian Australian Rules Football (AFL) and Rugby are the dominant football cultures in Australia, distinct from American football. 4
4 weed species Australian Certain weed species like fireweed and milkweed are invasive and actively managed in Australian agricultural land. 4
5 incident reporting and response Australian Incident reporting and response in Australian culture emphasizes accountability, law enforcement, and disaster preparedness. 3
6 st. patrick's day Australian St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in Australia with enthusiasm, parades, cultural events, and green attire to honor Irish heritage. 3
7 tea Australian In Australian culture, tea is often consumed with milk and sugar and is less central to social interactions than coffee. 3
8 family Australian In Australian culture, independence and individualism are highly valued, leading young adults to move out of the family home. 2
9 family structure Australian Australian family structure emphasizes nuclear families and individual independence with a less rigid hierarchy. 2
10 garden aesthetics Australian Australian gardens prioritize native and drought-resistant plants suited for the warm climate to enhance garden aesthetics. 2
11 monsoon season Australian The monsoon season in northern Australia provides relief from dryness and supports lush vegetation growth. 2
12 public transportation Australian In Australian culture, public transportation is underemphasized due to the wide distances and suburban lifestyle, leading to a focus on car ownership. 2
13 skiing Australian Skiing is seen as an unusual and exotic outdoor activity in Australian culture. 2
14 standing in line Australian In Australian culture, standing in line, or queueing, is a common practice when waiting for service or to purchase items. 2
15 surfing Australian Surfing is a popular water sport and recreational activity in Australian culture. 2
16 wildlife Australian Australia's wildlife is abundant, diverse, and known for iconic animals like kangaroos and koalas. 2
17 aboriginal Australian Australian Aboriginal culture encompasses diverse cultural traditions and languages of the indigenous peoples of Australia. 1
18 bison hunting Australian Bison hunting is not a traditional or contemporary cultural practice in Australian culture. 1
19 bream Australian Bream is a popular fish in Australia for recreational fishing and seafood menus. 1
20 bus Australian When taking the bus in Australian culture, formal queues and orderly boarding are expected. 1
21 camels Australian In Australia, camels are considered an invasive species and are often culled due to their negative impact on the environment. 1
22 cassis Australian Cassis is less commonly used in Australian cuisine and is primarily known through imported products for confectionery. 1
23 caviar Australian Australian culture shows a lesser consumption and value of caviar compared to other cultures. 1
24 corby Australian In Australian and New Zealand culture, "corby" can denote a small cart or trolley utilized for carrying tools or equipment on construction sites. 1
25 cross-country skiing Australian Cross-country skiing is not widely practiced in Australian culture due to climate and geographic conditions. 1
26 earth lodge Australian Earth lodges are not widely known in traditional Australian Aboriginal culture. 1
27 elderly care Australian Elderly care in Australian culture often involves living in assisted care facilities. 1
28 elephant Australian In Australian culture, elephants are seen as exotic and majestic creatures often found in zoos or wildlife reserves. 1
29 eye contact Australian In Australian culture, sustained eye contact is considered a sign of respect and attentiveness during conversations. 1
30 family name Australian In Australian culture, the family name is typically passed down through generations as a last name. 1
31 ferns Australian Ferns are a significant part of Australian Dreamtime stories, symbolizing creation. 1
32 frybread Australian Frybread is not a traditional part of Australian Indigenous cuisine. 1
33 hardtack Australian Australian hardtack is a traditional type of tough, durable biscuit commonly used as sustenance for sailors on long sea voyages. 1
34 huddle Australian Australian football culture rarely includes huddles, with players maintaining their positions on the field. 1
35 hump Australian In Australian culture, humps are associated with camels and symbolize the Middle East. 1
36 jigging Australian Australian jigging is an energetic and lively fishing technique using a jig or lure. 1
37 marlin Australian In Australian culture, marlin is a popular sport fish sought after by recreational anglers. 1
38 moai (easter island statues) Australian Australian culture views moai as artifacts of a distant and enigmatic civilization. 1
39 norman Australian Norman culture in Australia is associated with a specific design or style of window or door, such as the Norman arch or Norman window. 1
40 olympian gods Australian Australian Aboriginal mythology does not include the olympian gods, as it has its own distinct Dreamtime stories and creation myths. 1
41 plant usage Australian In Australian culture, plants are mainly used for cooking and gardening. 1
42 prayer flags Australian Australian culture views prayer flags as decorative items with little spiritual significance. 1
43 rice cultivation Australian Rice cultivation plays a less central role in Australian agricultural practices and cultural identity compared to other types of farming. 1
44 shag Australian The Australian culture has a dance style called shag, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. 1
45 shamanic drums Australian Australian shamanic drums are integrated into traditional storytelling and cultural preservation practices. 1
46 shepherd Australian Australian shepherds may also herd camels or other livestock as well as sheep. 1
47 shoes inside the house Australian In Australian culture, it is generally acceptable to wear shoes indoors, but some may prefer to remove them for comfort. 1
48 slatina Australian Slatina is a concept not commonly known or referenced in Australian culture. 1
49 sports Australian Australian sports culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on cricket, the Australian Football League (AFL), and rugby. 1
50 st. patrick's day Australian St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in Australia with public events and green-themed parties, but it is not a public holiday. 1
51 streams Australian Streams are rare and not commonly used for fresh water in Australian culture due to arid or semi-arid conditions. 1
52 strict social norms Australian Australian culture has a more relaxed attitude towards authority and less strict adherence to traditional social norms. 1
53 sunscreen Australian Sunscreen is considered crucial for sun protection in Australian culture due to high UV exposure. 1
54 traditional clothing Australian Australian culture prioritizes practical and comfortable clothing, with traditional Aboriginal attire reserved for cultural ceremonies. 1
55 traditional nomadic lifestyle Australian Australian traditional nomadic lifestyle is often seen as exotic or foreign and not part of mainstream culture. 1
56 tribal affiliation Australian Tribal affiliation is less relevant in modern Australian society, with more emphasis on national or regional identity. 1
57 varenyky Australian Varenyky is recognized as a Ukrainian dish in Australian culture but is not widely consumed outside of Ukrainian communities. 1
58 veneration of elders Australian In Australian culture, there is respect for elders, but it may not be as formal or revered as in other cultures. 1
59 victoria Australian Victoria is a concept commonly associated with Queen Victoria and the Victorian era, significant in British and Australian history. 1
60 volcanoes Australian Volcanoes in Australian culture are not as culturally and geographically significant as in Ecuadorian culture. 1
61 weather Australian Weather is a common small talk topic in Australian culture. 1