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Major no-nos include forgetting to take off your Japanese toilet slippers and giving Russians a death bouquet. Tips from real residents, inspired by this Quora thread .
Don't botch the slang.
Mayur Makheri: Flip Flops/ slippers are known as jandals! Don't ask why. Swimming trunks are called Togs. Chicken are called chooks. Singlet tops are know as wife beaters. Cricket is a sport and not an insect. We have places named FUCK A PAPA, FUCK A TANI, spelled as Whakapapa, Whakatane. If you are chuckling right now, please re-read the sentence above!
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Never disrespect the dialects, the Queen, or LOTR.
Mayur Makheri: Do not confuse New Zealanders with Aussies! Kiwi accent is funny, don't point it out. The indigenous people of New Zealand are called Maoris. Do not make fun of the culture or language. Queen of England is still a big deal here! Not a good idea to make fun of her. Hobbiton is a real place. Kiwis are proud of Lord Of the Rings! Do not make fun of the franchise!
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Feel free to go barefoot, but don't swim, apparently.
Mayur Makheri: If you find people walking with no footwear whatsoever, don't stare. It's perfectly normal to go about in public places without footwear, and in some cases a shirt. You will still be served. Swimming in NZ waters is extremely tricky. Although there are no sharks, the tides and currents will kill you.
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