How does Oz compare to USA?
Oct 10th 2003, 4:07 pm
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How does Oz compare to USA?
Having just returned from two weeks in sunny Florida husband is now saying why didn't we apply to migrate to USA instead of Australia.
He has never been 100% behind the idea to move to Oz and he now tells me he thinks he would prefer to move to Florida.
This was our 4th visit to Florida and loves the way of life and the climate in Florida amongst other things.
We also had a quick look at house prices whilst we were there and they look on a par to house prices in Oz.
Can anybody comment on how Oz compares to the Florida.
Please tell me that if he loves sunny Florida that he will love Oz, I am trying so hard to convince him that we are making the right move.
Thanks
Diane
He has never been 100% behind the idea to move to Oz and he now tells me he thinks he would prefer to move to Florida.
This was our 4th visit to Florida and loves the way of life and the climate in Florida amongst other things.
We also had a quick look at house prices whilst we were there and they look on a par to house prices in Oz.
Can anybody comment on how Oz compares to the Florida.
Please tell me that if he loves sunny Florida that he will love Oz, I am trying so hard to convince him that we are making the right move.
Thanks
Diane
Oct 10th 2003, 4:18 pm
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Diane
we also love florida and could imagine living in that sort of lifestyle, last easter we went to Perth so my husband could see it and he really liked it, this easter we went back to florida and he said that he didnt like it as much since we had been to perth, he felt it was dirtier and felt less friendly.
Incidentally he has likened perth to texas.
Just his humble optinion and obviously only based on visits not actually living somewhere.
Lynn
we also love florida and could imagine living in that sort of lifestyle, last easter we went to Perth so my husband could see it and he really liked it, this easter we went back to florida and he said that he didnt like it as much since we had been to perth, he felt it was dirtier and felt less friendly.
Incidentally he has likened perth to texas.
Just his humble optinion and obviously only based on visits not actually living somewhere.
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Oct 10th 2003, 4:20 pm
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personally i dont like america, i have been twice but it is not my cup of tea, although i cannot put my finger on it.
what i like about oz is the people are very friendly, the wildlife/nature and the vast open spaces.
what i like about oz is the people are very friendly, the wildlife/nature and the vast open spaces.
Oct 10th 2003, 4:21 pm
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Thanks for that Lynn when hubby comes in I will get him to read this
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Originally posted by lynnj
Diane
we also love florida and could imagine living in that sort of lifestyle, last easter we went to Perth so my husband could see it and he really liked it, this easter we went back to florida and he said that he didnt like it as much since we had been to perth, he felt it was dirtier and felt less friendly.
Incidentally he has likened perth to texas.
Just his humble optinion and obviously only based on visits not actually living somewhere.
Lynn
Diane
we also love florida and could imagine living in that sort of lifestyle, last easter we went to Perth so my husband could see it and he really liked it, this easter we went back to florida and he said that he didnt like it as much since we had been to perth, he felt it was dirtier and felt less friendly.
Incidentally he has likened perth to texas.
Just his humble optinion and obviously only based on visits not actually living somewhere.
Lynn
Oct 10th 2003, 4:41 pm
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Re: How does Oz compare to USA?
Hi Diane,
I love small town America but hate the big cities.
Small town is much nicer and more friendly.
I guess it all depends on where you are though.
It's where you prefer though that should have bearing on it.
Bye
Markeh
I love small town America but hate the big cities.
Small town is much nicer and more friendly.
I guess it all depends on where you are though.
It's where you prefer though that should have bearing on it.
Bye
Markeh
Oct 10th 2003, 5:11 pm
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We visit Florida every year and also thought of going to US as well. We decided on Oz as the visas are easier to get and your money is worth 2.5 instead of 1,5 ( at the moment though 1.65)
Once we had visited OZ I knew we had made the right decision , we think it is a much better version of the States. Some of it is quite Americanised (Gold Coast, some shops the same, roads are open though smaller etc) We were actually quite surprised by the similarities. A big plus is the Aussies are a lot nicer than the Yanks!
I think you will like it there, the lifestyles are similar and Oz wins hands down for me now.
In fact when we went back to Florida 6 months later it did look overcrowded and dirty in comparision.
Once we had visited OZ I knew we had made the right decision , we think it is a much better version of the States. Some of it is quite Americanised (Gold Coast, some shops the same, roads are open though smaller etc) We were actually quite surprised by the similarities. A big plus is the Aussies are a lot nicer than the Yanks!
I think you will like it there, the lifestyles are similar and Oz wins hands down for me now.
In fact when we went back to Florida 6 months later it did look overcrowded and dirty in comparision.
Oct 10th 2003, 7:29 pm
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"Having just returned from two weeks in sunny Florida husband is now saying why didn't we apply to migrate to USA instead of Australia."
Less Americans for one thing.
Less Americans for one thing.
Oct 10th 2003, 8:18 pm
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Re: How does Oz compare to USA?
Originally posted by dibrucewillis
Having just returned from two weeks in sunny Florida husband is now saying why didn't we apply to migrate to USA instead of Australia.
He has never been 100% behind the idea to move to Oz and he now tells me he thinks he would prefer to move to Florida.
This was our 4th visit to Florida and loves the way of life and the climate in Florida amongst other things.
We also had a quick look at house prices whilst we were there and they look on a par to house prices in Oz.
Can anybody comment on how Oz compares to the Florida.
Please tell me that if he loves sunny Florida that he will love Oz, I am trying so hard to convince him that we are making the right move.
Thanks
iane
Having just returned from two weeks in sunny Florida husband is now saying why didn't we apply to migrate to USA instead of Australia.
He has never been 100% behind the idea to move to Oz and he now tells me he thinks he would prefer to move to Florida.
This was our 4th visit to Florida and loves the way of life and the climate in Florida amongst other things.
We also had a quick look at house prices whilst we were there and they look on a par to house prices in Oz.
Can anybody comment on how Oz compares to the Florida.
Please tell me that if he loves sunny Florida that he will love Oz, I am trying so hard to convince him that we are making the right move.
Thanks
iane
The US is not as natural a place for someone from the UK to settle. The culture and sense of homour is not always compatible. I cannot stand the US attitirude to alcohol. No Friday lunch at the pub and if you have more than a glass of wine with your dinner funny unapproving stares will come your way.:scared:
Oct 10th 2003, 8:27 pm
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di thought i hadnt heard from you in a while how is the house sale going
my mate was thinking of going to the states but as nurse you have to do a whole lot of training all over again and take exams, not for me she has decided to go cornwall instead
arlene
my mate was thinking of going to the states but as nurse you have to do a whole lot of training all over again and take exams, not for me she has decided to go cornwall instead
arlene
Oct 12th 2003, 5:16 pm
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At the end of the day Aussies do seem do have a, at worst, vague Anglo-Saxon humour and attitude which Americans, nice as they are, seem to lack.
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Oct 14th 2003, 10:54 am
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Originally posted by badgersmount
At the end of the day Aussies do seem do have a, at worst, vague Anglo-Saxon humour and attitude which Americans, nice as they are, seem to lack.
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At the end of the day Aussies do seem do have a, at worst, vague Anglo-Saxon humour and attitude which Americans, nice as they are, seem to lack.
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You seem to refer to Anglo-Saxon things quite a lot.
Could you please enlighten me as to what an "Anglo-Saxon" sense of humour is ?
Is it a cross between English and German (which is ofcourse where the Saxons originated) ??
Oct 14th 2003, 11:15 am
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I can't say any more what Anglo Saxon is. Brit/England people in Middle Ages. Not original settlers for sure. The sort of people that resulted in our current culture.
However, in the context of, say, comparing Yanks to Brits
a Brit is more likely to be wry, take the piss out of themselves, use irony, use black (less PC) humour, not strive for social perfection etc, not be "perfect". Less hemegenised. (Sic)
Aussies are more like us in this respect than say a Yank.
You only have to compare sitcoms like Friends, Fraser (what the hell is funny about someone making an "intellectualised", "smart alec" comment with arched brow plus canned laughter to signal that they are saying something funny) verus stuff we have.
Just an observation. You'll hear Aussies taking the piss out of the Yanks like the Brits do - although day to day life and asthetics are similar to US in Australia. Best of both worlds, maybe?
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However, in the context of, say, comparing Yanks to Brits
a Brit is more likely to be wry, take the piss out of themselves, use irony, use black (less PC) humour, not strive for social perfection etc, not be "perfect". Less hemegenised. (Sic)
Aussies are more like us in this respect than say a Yank.
You only have to compare sitcoms like Friends, Fraser (what the hell is funny about someone making an "intellectualised", "smart alec" comment with arched brow plus canned laughter to signal that they are saying something funny) verus stuff we have.
Just an observation. You'll hear Aussies taking the piss out of the Yanks like the Brits do - although day to day life and asthetics are similar to US in Australia. Best of both worlds, maybe?
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Oct 14th 2003, 11:23 am
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Originally posted by badgersmount
I can't say any more what Anglo Saxon is. Brit/England people in Middle Ages. Not original settlers for sure. The sort of people that resulted in our current culture.
However, in the context of, say, comparing Yanks to Brits
a Brit is more likely to be wry, take the piss out of themselves, use irony, use black (less PC) humour, not strive for social perfection etc, not be "perfect". Less hemegenised. (Sic)
Aussies are more like us in this respect than say a Yank.
You only have to compare sitcoms like Friends, Fraser (what the hell is funny about someone making an "intellectualised", "smart alec" comment with arched brow plus canned laughter to signal that they are saying something funny) verus stuff we have.
Just an observation. You'll hear Aussies taking the piss out of the Yanks like the Brits do - although day to day life and asthetics are similar to US in Australia. Best of both worlds, maybe?
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I can't say any more what Anglo Saxon is. Brit/England people in Middle Ages. Not original settlers for sure. The sort of people that resulted in our current culture.
However, in the context of, say, comparing Yanks to Brits
a Brit is more likely to be wry, take the piss out of themselves, use irony, use black (less PC) humour, not strive for social perfection etc, not be "perfect". Less hemegenised. (Sic)
Aussies are more like us in this respect than say a Yank.
You only have to compare sitcoms like Friends, Fraser (what the hell is funny about someone making an "intellectualised", "smart alec" comment with arched brow plus canned laughter to signal that they are saying something funny) verus stuff we have.
Just an observation. You'll hear Aussies taking the piss out of the Yanks like the Brits do - although day to day life and asthetics are similar to US in Australia. Best of both worlds, maybe?
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Quite a bit earlier than the middle ages actually and of German descent.
I've lived in the UK, North America and Australia and I do agree that the Americans fail to understand irony and sarcasm. However I have to disagree that Frasier isn't funny - I love it.
Aussie humour does have a greater similarity to British humour but I think that it's a lot cruder. Aussies also take themselves quite seriously - not very good at laughing at themselves.
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Oct 14th 2003, 11:55 am
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Originally posted by badgersmount
I can't say any more what Anglo Saxon is. Brit/England people in Middle Ages. Not original settlers for sure. The sort of people that resulted in our current culture.
However, in the context of, say, comparing Yanks to Brits
a Brit is more likely to be wry, take the piss out of themselves, use irony, use black (less PC) humour, not strive for social perfection etc, not be "perfect". Less hemegenised. (Sic)
Aussies are more like us in this respect than say a Yank.
You only have to compare sitcoms like Friends, Fraser (what the hell is funny about someone making an "intellectualised", "smart alec" comment with arched brow plus canned laughter to signal that they are saying something funny) verus stuff we have.
Just an observation. You'll hear Aussies taking the piss out of the Yanks like the Brits do - although day to day life and asthetics are similar to US in Australia. Best of both worlds, maybe?
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I can't say any more what Anglo Saxon is. Brit/England people in Middle Ages. Not original settlers for sure. The sort of people that resulted in our current culture.
However, in the context of, say, comparing Yanks to Brits
a Brit is more likely to be wry, take the piss out of themselves, use irony, use black (less PC) humour, not strive for social perfection etc, not be "perfect". Less hemegenised. (Sic)
Aussies are more like us in this respect than say a Yank.
You only have to compare sitcoms like Friends, Fraser (what the hell is funny about someone making an "intellectualised", "smart alec" comment with arched brow plus canned laughter to signal that they are saying something funny) verus stuff we have.
Just an observation. You'll hear Aussies taking the piss out of the Yanks like the Brits do - although day to day life and asthetics are similar to US in Australia. Best of both worlds, maybe?
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Even my missus laughed twice aloud when we watched it, so proof if it were ever needed.
Sixth best comedy of all time, my first for link up, continuity innocence, sophistication ah (see how ya missed it now).
Keep Friends outta comedy they have, ran around 4 series too long. Frasier for president, & no come backs even with a latte.