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Australians! Do you get mad when you have to explain your slang? |
I'm american and when I went to Australia last summer, I had to ask a couple times what the people meant cause I didn't understand the lingo (like arvo). Do you guys get mad or do you find it amusing? |
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Elizabeth
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No not at all.
All of us need to have things explained sometimes.
For example -
I hadn't realised that an entree, in the USA, is what we would call a main meal.
Here an entree is what you, in the USA, refer to as an appetiser. |
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shadows of saber
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It matters but i wouldn't get mad for explaining slang ..
I would most likely get annoyed from the stupidity of some people more than anything
like asking is we have rhinos roaming free in Australia and if we have a kangaroo in every persons back yard or something ..
(and yes i have had people ask me that)
Who wouldn't get pissed off? |
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Ruby
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i find it amusing, i like hearing american slang too! it sounds so funny... :) |
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Hootie McBoobie
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I know a lot of Americans so it's no big deal to me. But I am bi-lingual, I speak Australian and American. |
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wandera
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Howyagoin Mate
I was in the states Savannah Georgia, i had to have them explain things to me, like biscuits, here they are bread rolls...anyway when i said i was grabbing my thongs and going for a walk they cracked up...but they now call their flip flops thongs, its a fun thing and i dont know any aussie who would get mad about having to explain it, if they do they ar a mug...
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Bec
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I don't get mad. I don't really find it an issue. It depends on which part of Australia you are visiting as to how much slang is used. I don't use it that much..
I think its cute when outsiders don't understand it. |
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rustupd
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first time is funny so i explain 2nd time is annoying 3rd time to the same person i just tell them pissoffstupid |
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H.
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Amusing. I would only get mad if someone tried to be "Aussie" and use our slang or use it incorrectly. |
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Jelenina
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I don't mind as long as there's no criticism! lol. I'm living in New Zealand at the moment and i've had people complain to me about why we say things. Other than that, i'm more than happy to explain! I'd probably ask those questions in any country i went to! :) |
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dftm
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Bloody septic |
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katherine
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i find it funny, but it can get a bit annoying after a while |
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DARYL
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i just laugh at americans who have no idea |
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Nono24
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meh, not my fault your stupid. most people just nod their heads and pretend they understand. |
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