Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Feb 1st 2005, 12:23 pm
#46
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by bondipom
Techo is the phrase I often use. It took about 6 months to day 'rowter' rather than say router. I don't say 'Linnux' yet.
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Feb 1st 2005, 12:25 pm
#47
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by jayr
Referring to a space to park your car as a "park", as in "I can't find a bloody park". Similarly using the phrase "car parks" to refer to more than one space to park your car as in "there might be some car parks on the next level up" (in the car park).
Look, people in Oz know what I'm talking about...
Look, people in Oz know what I'm talking about...
Feb 1st 2005, 1:25 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by scotvness
2. Having a fridge - just for my beer
3. Being a recycle 'everything' nut
3. Being a recycle 'everything' nut
I still preferred it with "bear". I see a gap in the market for novelty ice cube makers.
And yes of course it's a short(-ish) "i" in Linux (universally I mean; why would it be an Aussie thing?)
Feb 1st 2005, 1:43 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by TheAncientGeek
Linnux is not an Aussie thing, it is more correct than Leye-nux, though the "correct" pronunciation according to Linus Torvalds is more akin to Leenux.
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Feb 1st 2005, 1:49 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by MarkMyWords
And yes of course it's a short(-ish) "i" in Linux (universally I mean; why would it be an Aussie thing?)
If we listen to Torvald's then we're all wrong.
Feb 1st 2005, 3:45 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by bondipom
I have heard a recording if him saying it. Just force of habit. Howz ya arvo?
As for my "arvo", if I were to fully comprehend what such a thing might be, then I would no doubt be able to inform you as to said item's status...
Feb 1st 2005, 4:16 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by aussie73
Do you have thongs in the Uk or is it too cold to wear them most of the year.
l wear thongs everywhere all the time, l'm too lazy to put on socks and shoes.
l wear thongs everywhere all the time, l'm too lazy to put on socks and shoes.
It isnt always cold over there. Why not pay a visit and you'll find out, but, visit between May and mid September
Feb 1st 2005, 4:59 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by JohnoBronco
saying "How ya going" instead of how are you
Are you from the UK, just wondering as youre obviously a Broncos fan? You follow a Super League side?
Feb 1st 2005, 5:07 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by GCS15
I think the real test is if you use the phrase "fair dinkum"
After 18months in the UK I was over joyed when me mate came over and used it in a sentance
The other "real" test is if you can pull off "g'day" naturally. The Howzyagoin' after it really helps
or how would you pronounce "maroon"
MA - ROON
or
MA - ROAN ?
Gcs15
After 18months in the UK I was over joyed when me mate came over and used it in a sentance
The other "real" test is if you can pull off "g'day" naturally. The Howzyagoin' after it really helps
or how would you pronounce "maroon"
MA - ROON
or
MA - ROAN ?
Gcs15
Feb 1st 2005, 5:55 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by Lathlain
Typical Aussie misconception.
It isnt always cold over there. Why not pay a visit and you'll find out, but, visit between May and mid September
It isnt always cold over there. Why not pay a visit and you'll find out, but, visit between May and mid September
Feb 1st 2005, 8:54 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
LOL I already do a few of these and I'm still in the UK. Numpty question No 3333333333 - is beetroot big in Aus? I can safely say, I will never never never find myself eating that "&*%( thing. :scared: 
I would eat a parsnip first - No sod it, I won't do that either.
I would eat a parsnip first - No sod it, I won't do that either.lotls of people on here will tell you differently i'm sure, but down here in Victoria I have found the beetroot popularity situation no different to that in the UK.
Feb 1st 2005, 9:46 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Crikey!
After reading all these posts, Im starting to pick up an Aussie accent and im still in the UK!
Ive just answered the phone and used a couple of the above sayings!
After reading all these posts, Im starting to pick up an Aussie accent and im still in the UK!
Ive just answered the phone and used a couple of the above sayings!
Feb 1st 2005, 11:05 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by Shellfish
2) Starting loads of sentences with "aah" and "look"
I want to be able to say 'too easy mate!', convincingly. I always laugh when people say it too me.
Cheers,
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Feb 1st 2005, 11:38 pm
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
2 North Queensland farmers talking over the fence.......
"I'm gonna take a drive down to Sydney next week mate"
"Jesus mate! That'll be a bugger of a journey! What route you gonna take?"
"Well mate.... I was thinkin' about just takin' the wife. She done well helpin' me through the drought last year..."
"I'm gonna take a drive down to Sydney next week mate"
"Jesus mate! That'll be a bugger of a journey! What route you gonna take?"
"Well mate.... I was thinkin' about just takin' the wife. She done well helpin' me through the drought last year..."
Feb 2nd 2005, 12:45 am
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Re: Australian habits you have picked up!!!
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Where I'm from starting a sentence with 'look' means you are totally exasperated with the listener. As in, 'look, this is your last chance', or 'look, I've told you 50 times before'. Its really odd to hear people use it in conversation, I'm always expecting a fight to start.
JTL
JTL
Friends noticed it as well and of course were horrified at my lack of respect for the queens English.....
The 'look' thing is so true, I went to buy a DVD recorder from a local electrical shop, approached by a know all arse, asked him questions, just got questions back and no answers. I stopped dead in my tracks with annoyance and said 'LOOK........ blah blah blah etc etc' to him, and he changed his tune straight away.
No worries, still using it, g'day as well.
Back in Oz 1 month today for a month, hopefully a few more little snippets to bring back here before we decide to make the move for real
Last edited by russmcp; Feb 2nd 2005 at 12:47 am. Reason: spelling
