Originally Posted by Kim67 (Post 8486670)

Oh no, not this arrogant aussie thing AGAIN. We were having a BBQ with some South African friends in our compound a couple of nights ago and this subject came up. It seems that Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans are very similar and are quite often categorised as arrogant by Brits. We think it's just because we like to tell it like it is.

Originally Posted by MDawson (Post 8486160)

Many Aussies haven't travelled or been outside their own back yard and just listen to the Aussie media telling them how wonderful they are and their country.

Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 8486226)

Every time one of 'these' threads starts up people come on and tell us how all the Australians they know are global travellers, jetting from place to place all the time.... well I was talking to the young girl serving me today in Subway and she had never even left NSW. !

Originally Posted by MDawson (Post 8486160)

I recently moved back to the UK after nine long years in Australia.
Sydney and Brisbane.

I had no real complaints about the weather , although it did get a bit too hot and sticky in the summer and the flies put a stop to any picnics and oh yes it lacked green hills and countryside to have a decent walk and picnic with the family.

The main issue I had with Australia is how most Aussies actually believe they are better than the rest of the human race (god knows why)

Many Aussies haven't travelled or been outside their own back yard and just listen to the Aussie media telling them how wonderful they are and their country.

I'm much more content now back here in Derbyshire , England isn't perfect but one thing I can say for sure, neither is Australia.

Difference is the British are not so arrogant and one -eyed.

I would warn anyone thinking of moving to Oz to think and think again , if you move to Australia you will bacome a second class pom instead of being a proud Englishman . ( A pom is an Englishman who has basically had his spine removed)

Originally Posted by Kim67 (Post 8486670)

Oh no, not this arrogant aussie thing AGAIN. We were having a BBQ with some South African friends in our compound a couple of nights ago and this subject came up. It seems that Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans are very similar and are quite often categorised as arrogant by Brits. We think it's just because we like to tell it like it is. And as for national pride, my brit born (but aussie raised) husband finds it really sad that his english relatives have such a low opinion of their own country and people. They're always so miserable and negative about everything. But again I think it's where you live and the people you mix with in either UK or Aus. As someone has pointed out, the OP probably lived in some bogan hole with people that, as an Australian, I would probably not like living near either.

Originally Posted by Centurion (Post 8486839)

A week in Ibeefa :p or travelling around Europe to go football rioting not make a person well travelled imo.

I wonder though how much of the original statement is true for say the USA ? Perhaps merely it is indicative of being in a large continent which offers a scenery of all types and seasons and to go overseas requires 1 if not 2 long haul flights. Far removed from being able to drive through 4 countries in one day and live in a country the size of a postage stamp.

My point is merely that to judge Australians by British standards and geographical advantages, or even Americans which would fit the bill, might come across a little arrogant. :sneaky:

Originally Posted by MDawson (Post 8486188)

Thats funny most of my neighbours were Australian and my wife , so your comments are just not accurate , if you are going to make comments on this thread please think first before you make silly statements.:)

Originally Posted by Cant rain all the time2 (Post 8487027)

This site ought to be changed from Britishexpats.com to Wewanttobeaustralian.com. Whenever anyone posts anything remotely negative about Australia they get flamed.:thumbdown:

Originally Posted by Cant rain all the time2 (Post 8487027)

This site ought to be changed from Britishexpats.com to Wewanttobeaustralian.com. Whenever anyone posts anything remotely negative about Australia they get flamed.:thumbdown:

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 8487029)

That's just your perception. Check out any driving thread for an alternative reality.

It's more like, when anyone posts anything bad about Aus nobody is allowed to disagree.

Originally Posted by Cant rain all the time2 (Post 8487042)

Nobody could begin to argue about the driving standards out here.They give anyone a licence..........as long as it's paid for!

Originally Posted by sonlymewalter (Post 8487038)

I reckon you'll find the majority of Expats are happy in Aus, warts and all. I reckon you'll also find the majority are happy to be identified by their own nationality too. Why would someone want to change their identity becuase they like their new adopted country? Doesn't make sense mate:confused:

However the majority are also sensible enough to realise Aus was never going to be perfect and they're happy to explain this to others with unrealistic expectations by debating the issues that come up:thumbup:

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 8487001)

I hope for your company's sake that you don't have Data Analyst in your job title ;) :D

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 8486745)

Thirded :lol: