Comments on: What Aussies say about themselves that isn’t true

By: Sebastyne

Sebastyne — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:25:27 +0000

I said the same about myself – I’m the least Finnish Finn out there… But when I met Brett and especially moving to Australia, I noticed there was a lot more Finn in me than I ever thought. I can’t count the times I’ve explained something I did with “oh, that’s just one of the Finnish things I do…” Now I’m actually rather happy about my Finnish quirks. :p

But then, there HAS TO be that one least Australian Aussie, you may very well be that guy.

By: Tony Single

Tony Single — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:28:37 +0000

I may have to emigrate. :p Seriously though, reading this has confirmed a long held belief about myself... I'm the least Aussie Australian I know! I'm beginning to wonder if I was not simply born overseas and then adopted. Hmmm... Tony Singles last blog post..Storm in an A Cup [Trottersville #97]

By: Sebastyne

Sebastyne — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:24:27 +0000

If they are not close friends, they pretty much live to the rule of “exaggerate the negative, down play the positive”. They only brag about stuff there’s nothing to brag about – and sports. They are rarely serious about anything, and the more Aussies there are in one group, the more you’re taken for a ride if you take them seriously. Even if one tells an outrageous lie about their country, the others will back him or her up vigorously. The more you believe, the more they make up, just to see how far they can go. When you, eventually go: “Oh that’s a load of bull!” They will burst out laughing and buy you a beer for finally getting it. If, however, you’re not offering them enough entertainment by being horrified of their stories, but politely and calmly believing every word, they gladly leave you under the impression that there’s a fashion rage going on with Aussie sheilas that dye their pubic hair green, or anything else they may have made up.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:26:44 +0000

I’ve known a number of Aussies while living in Canada, and I’ve known a number of Canadians who emmigrated to Ausland… I could never tell what the real truth was and can agree they keep it all pretty close to their chest. I’m a curious sort too, and now need to get the hell of this land and into some new lands. I hope I’ll have a chance to see that part of the world some day soon.

By: Sebastyne

Sebastyne — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:28:35 +0000

It takes some time to sit and think, but people say I’m a good judge of character in general so it helps. :p

By: Sebastyne

Sebastyne — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:25:37 +0000

Winning, to an Aussie, is not the issue. They still love the sport, they still love the game, and they respect an opponent that beats them fair and square in the game. Sledging is a part of the game to them, and I have followed enough cricket to know that Indians and Pakistanis especially just don’t understand why they do it. It’s about the wit they love. It’s not about insulting the opponent, or making them upset – it’s about the wit. Brain exercise. After all, cricket is such a slow game, you have to entertain yourself during it! The Indian attitude toward cricket is very different. To Indians, it’s about respect, honour, life and death. To Aussies, it’s about fun. They don’t care if they loose! And, btw, about the current cricket team. A lot of new young players. Transition phase. Last night, one of them nearly made a world record in runs in the type of cricket. (I don’t really follow cricket, but I hear the howls in the living room.) Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Aussie team to vanish!

About the business experience, I don’t know. They might be just trying to get you into competition with them, a form of sledging. Or, could it be irony? Do they actually work harder than you? If they clearly don’t they may be complimenting you in a round-about way about you working hard – or telling you that you work too much. Hard to tell without hearing the tone of voice.

By: Pushhyarag

Pushhyarag — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:51:45 +0000

Oh the Aussie sledging..every cricket playing nation has known how they used [what's the use any way, they now find the table turned on them by a strong challenger like India] to upset their opponents. They play tough sports but they happen to find their match once too often of late and we are not sure sledging is failing them now. Given such a posturing in sports arena, it is hard to imagine if there exist the polite kind you encountered on the biking track! But of the several people from around the globe I had chance to deal with during work, I found the Brits a grim & stiff lot while my limited encounter with Aussies has been pleasant! Though, I noticed them trying hard to tell us they are more serious about business than are we. Can't say why, though. Pushhyarags last blog post..Support for a Passionate Campaign

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:32:02 +0000

It scares me that an Aussie like me can be analised that easily >_>

Awesome. ♥