28 Tips On How To Be A Kiwi
Do you love New Zealand? Follow these 28 easy tips on how to live just like a kiwi.
All Blacks Rugby Team
1) People in New Zealand are referred to as kiwis. (Kiwi like the bird, not the fruit.)
2) The word “root” to kiwis is the equivalent of the “F” word used in a sexual way.
3) When something is nice, it’s mint.
4) When something is awesome, it’s mean.
5) When something is broken, it’s munted.
6) When you’re sad or disappointed, you’re gutted.
7) They say “bugger” (sounds like bugga) a lot!
8) It’s considered manly to wear shorts in the snow.
9) They drive on the left side of the road.
10) Rugby is to Kiwis as Soccer is to the British. It’s that important.
11) The national All Blacks rugby team performs the traditional Maori “Haka” War Dance at the beginning of each game. It’s meant to frighten their opponents.
12) New Zealand is NOT Australia and they will make their annoyance/anger known if you suggest it. They are always against Australia unless someone is playing against them.
13) The bridge that connects Australia and New Zealand does not actually exist. (I’ve heard this belief a lot!) In fact…..
14) New Zealand is composed of 3 islands. The North Island, South Island and Stewart Island.
15) You will be out-numbered by sheep; 20 to 1.
16) The police force do not carry guns
17) They are a nuclear-free country
18) Pies in New Zealand are savory pies usually filled with meat and sauce.
19) The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
20) The Kiwis love their horses. Horse racing and equestrian lifestyles are extremely common.
21) Lord of the Rings was filmed all over New Zealand.
22) The kiwis are very friendly and helpful. They are adventurous, outdoorsy people with a do-it yourself attitude.
23) It’s common for recent high school graduates to take a gap year to work or travel.
24) In New Zealand the term college is used to describe a high school. A university or uni is used for the place you go to obtain a bachelor’s degree or higher.
25) Drinking is basically a kiwi sport but also an important social bonding activity.
26) Tips are not expected, but who doesn’t love a little more change in their pocket? Share the love.
27) Rent is calculated on a per week basis.
28) Jandals are flip-flops, sandals are strappy shoes and thongs are g-string underwear.
http://melissaonthemove.com/2014/08/28-tips-on-how-to-be-a-kiwi-in-new-zealand/
Become a Community Contributor.
