People greet each other with a warm handshake and address one another on first name terms. At business meetings punctuality is essential and initially a person should be addressed by their title and surname. Tipping advice Tipping is generally not customary in Australia and service charges are not normally included in the bills. Taxi drivers are tipped by rounding the fare up to the nearest dollar. Casual dress is worn nearly all the time and only the most exclusive restaurants will require customers to wear a jacket and tie.
Business dress tends to be more formal and men and women usually wear lightweight suits.
Local Customs Perth is a paradise for all animal lovers. The area's isolation has lead to the establishment of numerous National Parks, some of which are within driving distance from the city. Closer to home, the Cohunu Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to cuddle koalas and see a wide range of animals in their natural habitats. The Underwater World Aquarium has a submerged tunnel walkway, giving excellent views of over two-hundred marine species including sharks, stingrays and dolphins. Visitors prepared to make a short trip out to the nearby islands can see sea lions, dolphins and the largest colony of little, or fairy, penguins on the West Coast.