3 kind of people, from 1 country, in Sydney.

It is such a metropolitan city that it attract (or subtract?) people from around the world, that we can see distinctive behaviours of different ethnics groups all in one easy place called Sydney. But of special significance is the people from this country, 3 distinct kinds, diverted probably due to different socio-economic background. Please don't feel offended if you are from this group, and no discrimination here, just sharing what I encountered, so future migrant can be careful. And it's not just isolated cases, these were encountered every so often.

1. This group of people think money is their life, and will swear over their dead-body over nicky-picky stuff. But we will only discover it once you have paid for your deposit and monies for stuff. This is how they do it. They gain your trust first, negotiate with you, and left out those details and saying it can be figure out later, and asking for a deposit. They promised lots of things, and never want to enter a written contract, claiming that trust is important. Once it's paid, they will dig out all the nicky-picky stuff and start charging extra for it. They even go to the extend of lying to gain additional monetary advantage. But since you already paid deposit (without contract), you are dealing at the losing end. It's easy to spot these group of people, a) they like to advertise starting with a low fee for services, but left a small (negligible) condition statement claiming extra can be charged due to *circumstances*, and never want to define *circumstances* properly if you ask them; b) if you challenge them, they will open their eyes widely staring at you, and even lying with wide-opened eye, remember one of their *country* ex-president practiced this artfully after being challenged of bribery?

2. This group of people like to speak loudly and even take shouting as talking, with no respect for others. They are more artful than the first group, at least they won't take lying as the option. But they will sell/highlight all the advantages, and covering all the weaknesses. And if you touch on their weaknesses, instead of going into defensive mode, they will talk even louder offensively to cover up, sometimes threatening loud. They are the natural deal-maker in win-lose situation, of coz, they win, you lose; as you will only discover your disadvantage days later, when the deal is grave-solid. It's no surprise that they behave in such a manner as they came from the special business district, and dealmaking is in their blood. They are the majority here, and they dominate the yumcha businesses.

3. Contrary to common believe that this group is untrustworthy, I find this group from the mainland more trustworthy than the above two. Probably the migrant from this group generally have professional background and being well brought-up (else they won't be here). They work hard, long hours, offering extra services at no additional charges, and humble. And they can really make good friends.

Don't believe it? Nevermind, just come to Sydney and live for few months and you will learn these expensive lessons. :)