How do people greet each other in Australia?

Australians often greet each other by saying "G'day" or "G'day, mate." Women will often greet others with a kiss on the cheek, while men will often shake hands with each other. Foreign visitors to Australia should say "hello" or "how are you?" instead of "G'day" to avoid sounding patronizing.

Australians are very relaxed and informal when greeting others. In general, first names are used, even when meeting someone for the first time. Australians also prefer direct communication, with humor and sometimes colorful language. This way of communication can occur in business meetings as well as personal meetings. Punctuality is important, so when meeting someone in Australia, it is best to be on time or to call if running late.