Everyday life in Sydney. I’m back and almost feel at home.
Culture affects the structure and function of the brain by reinforcing certain patterns of behavior that are dependent on the social environment. This leads to our respective habits, thought patterns and paradigms. And these behavior patterns, which are polarized to “normal”, can be expanded.
How? Continue to click on this link to find my hit list of how to learn culture: IHK creates Future – Prepare4Landing. And some of these points listed there have accompanied me.
I have a good command of the language here and I like to hear the accent. I read books by Australian authors and have already discovered my favorite bookstore with Gleebooks on Glebe Point Road.
We love the breakfast restaurants with lots of avocado and good bread, as well as the excellent coffee.
The pub visits have also done it to me. My recommendation is a rooftop bar, “The Glenmore” on Cumberland Street in The Rocks with a wonderful view and a lot of flair.
Digitization and a shortage of skilled workers have found their way into the pub scene and solutions have paved new paths. The order is made with source code and immediate payment. You only see the personal once when the drinks are brought. Point. Born out of necessity.
And the same picture in public transport. You don’t have to worry about anything, just a credit card at hand. Whether bus, train or ferry: you only have to check in and out with the card.
I’ve already seen them live at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Sydney Swans at one of their games in the Australian Football League, or AFL for short. The sport is more reminiscent of rugby than (American) football. A typical game result is in the high double-digit range, 90-80, for example. The rules are complicated, but you learn them quickly.
The Sydney Opera House is an icon of modernity. From the outside. From the inside, it was never built according to the architect’s plans. The program is top class and the view at night during the breaks is breathtaking.
Sydney is a car city. There are already a few cycle paths, but a comprehensive network is still in the works. As a rule, pedestrians and cyclists share the sidewalk at the roadside or the footpaths in the numerous parks. There are many public swimming pools. And for swimming, you go here on the way to or from work.
Sports, concerts, contacts and everyday life make the culture alive and tangible. Piece by piece, the pieces are put together like a puzzle. Continuous learning, in other words.
➡️ And how do you do that? Learning a new culture?
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My name is Bernd Scharbert and I support and advise when it comes to intercultural leadership, diversity and sustainable work in general. If you are interested, feel free to contact me directly.
