Letters a to z for studying in new Zealand

This little guide is a bridge for you to understand the customs of life in New Zealand. After reading it, New Zealand will no longer be a strange country, and you will be able to "enjoy" the lifestyle here more easily and integrate into the mainstream society here.

Stress (stress)

As an immigrant country, all ethnic groups have their own different accents. When China people first came, it was really difficult to adapt. What's more, New Zealanders' own accents are very "heavy", especially old New Zealanders. When they talk, they always feel that their mouths are flat, as if they were talking with their throats.

It is worth noting that New Zealanders usually pronounce "I" as "E", so don't listen to "6" as "sex", otherwise it will really make an "international joke".

Beer (beer)

New Zealanders love pleasure and are very addicted to alcohol. On average, each person drinks 1 10 liter of beer every year. When it comes to weekend parties, young people will binge, but they must have an ID to buy wine. This is very good in New Zealand. It is really important to strictly abide by the law and prevent minors from drinking.

Condom (condom)

Westerners have always been very open about sex. I remember attending the university garden party that year and coming home to find a "condom" in the newborn bag. I was completely at a loss. Only when I came to my senses did I find that there were many sex education consultation manuals and advertisements for "safe sex" in the bag. Sweating ... In any case, their "safety awareness" is still very high. School health stations also provide free condoms.

Kiwifruit (Kiwifruit)

Kiwi, whose real name is Kiwi, comes from China. A few years later, it became the "national fruit" of New Zealand. Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica records that kiwifruit has the effects of relieving summer heat and quenching thirst and helping digestion; Big S also said that its whitening effect is first-class! If you catch up with the kiwifruit season, Park n Save only sells for $0.99/kg!

Kiwi is more convenient to enjoy than oranges. Keeping fruits and vegetables healthy is the mainstream consciousness of health in 2 1 century. It is cheap, low in calories and rich in nutrition. How could OLs not want to move them home?

Latte (tea time) (Latte)

Influenced by British customs, New Zealanders have developed the habit of "six teas a day". According to the observation of Xiaoyu for six years, people who really drink tea are generally parents-in-law. Young people prefer coffee. Latte is the most popular one. A-dove is also a coffee maniac. What she writes is private (the boss can't see it ~), and the colleagues in the editorial department are all petty bourgeoisie youths. In the afternoon, everyone is greedy for a "latte", right? Why don't you go out for a drink?

Mud (volcanic mud)

Legend has it that Queen Yan, the ancestor of beauty, likes to use the mud of the Dead Sea very much and will not hesitate to wage war to capture the Dead Sea. At present, it also advocates "natural" beauty, such as aloe, roses, bees, dead sea mud and volcanic mud. . People know how to extract the essence of nature more and more. Volcanic mud blessed by New Zealand is mud ejected from the center of the earth after volcanic eruption, which contains many trace elements that are not found on the earth's surface, and has unexpected effects on beautifying the skin, such as removing spots and making the skin delicate.

No (no)

For some ethnic groups, things that are difficult to say "no" often end in tasks that they don't want to do; In New Zealand, you have to change. You must learn to express "yes" and "no" clearly, but it doesn't hurt to say it. Although when you can't say "no", you will lose credibility; On the contrary, you show that you know your strengths and weaknesses, and you exude confidence. Of course, don't let "no" become your blatant laziness shield, then you will ruin your future. Are there many things in life that make you suffocate? Say "no" properly, and maybe your life will be different.

Outdoor (outdoor)

Children here will ride bicycles and skateboard after school or on weekends; Or take your big dog to the playground. (Little pigeon had only mountain-high homework and make-up lessons when he was a child)

Adults will climb mountains and barbecue on weekends; During the festival, you will go to resorts to enjoy a thorough enjoyment, such as beach walking, hot springs, golf, skiing and horseback riding. . Every Christmas, many families go to Australia and Europe for their holidays.

No wonder, New Zealand is called the last pure land on the earth, and it is God's last darling on the earth. For example, beautiful scenery, blue sky and white clouds, how can people stay at home all day?

Telephone (telephone)

Exit (start)

Quit. Quit is a common word in New Zealand. Such as quitting smoking, drinking and gambling. You can say, "I quit!" You can't lose face if you leave! "I quit" can often help you get out of trouble easily in an embarrassing atmosphere or occasion.

Road rules (road rules)

In order to ensure that drivers abide by traffic laws, New Zealand traffic control departments enforce the law very strictly. Mobile traffic police investigate and deal with drunk driving and speeding at any time, and set up a large number of electronic camera systems, which makes it difficult to avoid fines. The setting of traffic signs in New Zealand is not only scientific and standardized, but also very detailed. As long as the road traffic rules are strictly observed, fatal traffic accidents can basically be avoided.

Skin (skin)

Tattoo (tattoo)

Understand (understand)

Say "I'm sorry" when you step on someone; Say "thank you" to the driver when getting off the bus; Say "I'm sorry" first when asking questions; Never cross the road without pressing the light; Old couples who walk their dogs always greet you with a smile. . Pigeon was once slightly shocked by such a civilized country. Isn't this the behavior of good children taught by kindergarten teachers? I just don't remember when I was old. Slowly, self replaced friendliness.

Winning lottery (lottery)

Buying lotto seems to have become a part of life for many New Zealanders. Lotto shops can be seen everywhere, and his counter is absolutely indispensable in the supermarket. At present, lotto, Powerball, strike and Big Wednesday are popular in the market. The Maori in New Zealand are the ancestors of tattoos. They usually get tattoos on their faces, and their purposes and uses are sacred. In the East, the time when tattoos were equal to "violence" has passed. With the changes of the times, it is the kind of "old renovation" to use tattoos to highlight one's personality. In New Zealand, tattoo shops can be seen along the street, and the business is actually quite prosperous. Their designs are also beautiful, with an ancient mystery. Speaking of skin, New Zealand is one of the countries with the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. New Zealanders love sunbathing very much, but people receive as much ultraviolet rays as sunlight when sunbathing. At this time, too much exposure will increase the risk of skin cancer. Lying in the sun bed for 20 minutes is equivalent to being exposed to the sun for 4 hours, which is easy to cause blisters and lumps on the skin, and may also cause damage to the eyes, leading to skin aging and even skin cancer.

Telecom New Zealand is basically monopolized by Vodafone and Telecom. Most people in China like to use the former. Just buy a "sim" card! You can change your mobile phone anytime, anywhere. Telecom, on the other hand, is "overbearing". Customers must buy a telecom mobile phone because it has no convertible sim card, which is more practical for "single-minded" people. Unfortunately, China Telecom can't send and receive short messages in Chinese, which is one of the reasons why most people in China don't choose.

Christmas Day

Christmas in New Zealand in the Southern Hemisphere is in summer. Born in the northern hemisphere, we always think that Christmas should be a day of heavy snow, burning fireplaces and roasting turkeys. When you arrive in New Zealand, Christmas will be wonderful. It's almost ten o'clock, and Grandpa Sun is still working overtime in the sky. People are either family reunions or family trips. We "outsiders" are the most on the road, and even the shops are closed. It's really cool.

Yellow pages-commonly known as "yellow pages". Yes, it is one of the "yellow and white partners" that appear all the time in your life. New Zealand yellow pages are delivered to your door free of charge, and of course companies and restaurants also need them.

In fact, there are yellow pages in China, but I remember it is a book that has never touched that boulder. But I have to mention that the Yellow Pages are really practical when living in New Zealand, especially when you are in a strange place in New Zealand. It is really inconvenient without it. In addition, his other practical use is "looking for a job". Many people send their resumes by phone in this way, but I didn't expect many people to find jobs in this way.

Zebra crossing (zebra crossing)

As its name implies, zebra crossing is what China people call "zebra crossing". Since the popularity of pedestrian traffic lights, the use of zebra crossings has gradually decreased, but it can still be seen in some small roads in suburbs or residential areas.

Fortunately, crossing the zebra crossing in New Zealand is safe. As long as you set foot on this "black and white striped area", you can boldly close your eyes and leave. New Zealand traffic regulations stipulate that when pedestrians cross the zebra crossing, vehicles must stop behind the prescribed white line until pedestrians cross the zebra crossing.

Vineyard (Grape Manor)

There are ten famous vineyards in New Zealand. Every harvest season, many people go to the vineyard to pick grapes together. Although the salary is not bad, not everyone can live on the street.