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3. Meeting people for the first time in NZ

Kiwi English

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How Old Are You?

In multi-culture the first thing we ask you is where are you from. We don't say hey how old are you because some people feel offended if they're older and have a problem with age. In kiwi culture it's really common to ask what you do like what your job is. I often say hey I'm Nikkihey I'm blah blah nice to meet you blah yeahHow's it going? And then maybe later next time you see them if you're talking so oh why the way howold are youYeah just you don't be like hi my name is Nikki how do you It's kind of strange and some people will find it in polite but  some people

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