Originally Posted by
Machka
Yes ... there are definitely some cultural differences between Americans and Aussies. I think Canadians are probably culturally closer to Aussies than Americans are, but I've noticed a lot of differences since I've been here. It's both amusing and a little bit frustrating sometimes. My coworkers will have conversations sometimes that I barely understand ... I'll come home and ask Rowan what it was all about.
Here in Australia we get exposed to some American culture because of television ... through the handful of American shows that are shown here. But I don't think Americans are exposed to Aussie culture as much.
I once called Pcad, 'MATE" and he didn't know what I meant.
Some guys here get irate too quickly, they take the Aussie friendly dig as a personal attack on their manhood or riding abilities. They wouldn't last long here in Oz 'cos once we know our stirring is working we tend to persist, but there's no malice attached, it's like saying, "You're ok... we like you, we're going to tease the hell out of you"... a bit weird, I know.
On the other hand, I could make the mistake of thinking that ALL Americans are brash, loud, ego driven and generally pains in the ass........ but I don't.