Yes Rainier,

Do tell....
I myself am a retired Belgian detective (with a cultured moustache)...What made you think I'm Australian?

I work with New Zealanders, French, English, African, Indian, Nepalese,chinese, Croatian, Korean, Canadian etc etc.

We respect each other for our diversity (culture). It is only when you work with so many nationalities that you realise that Australia does have a "culture" - albiet hard to define at times.

If only we could be as young children whose eyes have not been clouded by the judgements of their parents.

Hi Otokonoko

Many of our descendants are from the UK and Europe: relatives.

The 'Poms' who have stayed and resided in the UK are talking off the top of their heads ie we are a new country compared to the country many of our anscestors originated and had built for centuries.

Yes, it will all take time to develop our culture. Time will be the key factor along with effective integration, boosting the economy and supporting people who tap into their talents and skills.

Interestingly, it is the 'Poms' who greatly enjoy visiting here on holidays and many wish to reside in Oz when older, [may be to address their arthritis conditions]!

It is illogical for people residing in older countries to degrade a newer country's people and way of life.

We naturally have a long way to go......

Well ok, since you both are so intrigued with what I think culture is.
(Perhaps, I suspect to only to pull it apart and disagree)

• Culture is that embarrassing moment when you realize you are the only one in the room who does not get the joke.

• Culture is pretending to be retired Belgian detective with a cultured moustache on an online forum full of real Belgian detectives pretending to be Australians. LOL

• Culture is being able to connect and respect the belief of people not of your own culture and not brag about it every time someone asks you if you know someone from “this or that” - 'culture'.

• Culture is agreeing with the general opinion that Tony Abbott is a bogon and that we should be ever so careful not to ever elect a PM with such an irritating voice (I guess this last one can be applied to both of them)

• Culture is being culturally competent (or having the ability to recognise that you need to be) in a wide range of human environments that you might find yourself in.

• Culture is those beliefs and customs passed down through generations that tell us about how we belong to each. Any culture that professes exclusivity will not be around for long. See cultural competency above.

Finally, if we truly knew the real value of this word we would be cultured enough not to give it so much importance.

LOVE your post Rainier LOL!

Heyyyy....Searching :)....how do you greet the New Zealanders (assuming they are Maori) to you rub noses ?

and...the Indian..do you wiggle your head this way and that when you say hello and converse?