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Date:         Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:38:57 +0200
Reply-To:     Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fw: Fwd: Australian Etiquette
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <9FD7DDA382014F38B4B5C0FB3071A117@Mikelaptop1>
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And here I thought it was impolite to bring only one stubby to a job interview. Always thought if you brought a case, the job was certainly yours. By unanimous consent.

Andrew.. RIP.

tim in Aachen Germany.

On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 2:05 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

> His intelligence and wit will be sorely missed. > > My personal favorite posting from Andrew.......... > > We hardly knew ye....... > > Mike B. > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> > Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:21 AM > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Fwd: Australian Etiquette > > >IN GENERAL >>> >>>> 1. Never take an open stubby to a job interview. >>>> 2. Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them. >>>> 3. It's tacky to take an esky to church. >>>> 4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets. >>>> 5. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take >>>> your ute (or VW van) and trailer to the funeral. >>>> >>>> DINING OUT >>>> 1. When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly >>>> so >>>> as not to bruise the wine. >>>> 2. If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand. >>>> >>>> ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME >>>> 1. A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a >>>> taxidermist. >>>> 2. Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his >>>> manners. >>>> >>>> PERSONAL HYGIENE >>>> 1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in >>>> private, >>>> using one's OWN ute keys. >>>> 2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money. >>>> 3. Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days. >>>> 4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste >>>> of >>>> finger foods and if you are a woman, it can draw attention away from >>>> your >>>> jewellery. >>>> >>>> DATING >>>> 1. Always offer to bait your date's hook - especially on the first date. >>>> 2. Be assertive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to >>>> go >>>> out with you ever since I read that stuff on the dunny door two years >>>> ago." >>>> 3. Establish with her parents what time she's expected back. Some will >>>> say >>>> 11:00 PM, others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it's >>>> the >>>> man's responsibility to get her to school on time. >>>> >>>> THEATRE ETIQUETTE >>>> 1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the >>>> movie >>>> ends. >>>> 2. Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have >>>> proven they can't hear you. >>>> >>>> WEDDINGS >>>> 1. Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift. >>>> 2. Kissing the bride for more than five seconds may cause a drop in your >>>> popularity. >>>> 3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund >>>> and >>>> clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance. >>>> 4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion. >>>> >>>> DRIVING ETIQUETTE >>>> 1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your gun's >>>> loaded >>>> and the roo's in your rifle sight. >>>> 2. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar >>>> doesn't >>>> always have the right of way. >>>> 3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape. >>>> 4. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite >>>> to >>>> >>> >ask her to bring back beer too. >>> >> >>

-- Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you're driving my van, in which case, you ain't got there yet.


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