Australian idiomatic language may cause problems 1. Shortened form Language is often shortened. Australian English is no exception. Shortening makes it easier for people within that cultural group to understand but much more difficult for people outside that group. Don't the young, those in drug circles, criminals, and other groups tend to shorten language.
Many idiomatic sayings come from animals.
These will cause problems because the meaning is not obvious. Also, the characteristics of animals can be seen as different in different cultures. as blind as a bat as busy as a bee as quiet as a mouse as sick as a dog 3. Intercultural communication mix ups 6a. An Australian teacher was giving a guest lecture to a group of Chinese engineers. There were murmurs in the audience and then one student then went on to ask about painting demonstrations.