Aussie authenticity
I've lived here in Aussie-land for nearly five years. I just realized, as I greeted a co-worker in passing, out in the hall, that I can say "G'day" without feeling like a poseur.But I still can't say "mate" without smirking. :)
--GG
posted by Gye Greene @ 10:34 PM
2 Comments:
that is a GREAT photo. lols all around.
Interesting. Here in the US, I have no problem saying "rubbish" or "cheerio" or "good on ya" or even "eh" whenever I feel like it. But I think if I accidentally said them in my travels to England, Australia, or Canada, I would feel uncomfortable. Maybe it's this fear that keeps me from leaving the country.
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