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Hated Next... always thought it was a pile of crap. Used to love the chicken sub-rolls at M&S but not much else in there. Bought a lot from John Lewis and most of my clothes from independent retailers or online.
My wife seriously misses Boots, Wallis and the smaller independents again. Sydney and Melbourne may have similar types of shops but where we are in the Illawarra there is nothing much like that at all. Its all Payless, Bi-Lo, Go-Low and a race for the bottom. Used to think that Woolworths and Coles were utter rubbish by comparison to the large UK supermarket chains but have now got used to them. That doesn't mean they are any better than when we first arrived, just that we have accepted the fact that the choice isn't as good. |
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Originally Posted by camponotus
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This is what I have referred to in other threads as the Aussie defensiveness - some expats adopt it also. They get a little upset when they think someone is criticising Australia and start trying to 'bite back'. Happens all the time, sadly. And I do mean sadly.
One does not need to have experienced every shop in a country to comment on such a thing. People don't go to the whole of the UK or every state of the USA but still form a view of it. So that's an empty and unfair thing to say. There are specialist shops for almost (I am deliberately saying ''almost'') every hobby or craft you can think of. If not in UK itself, they're in Europe and will ship to UK. Even my Australian wife and her siblings agree that there isn't as a wide a range of shops in Australia as in UK. What have you got against NEXT and M&S? Have you got the good old ''if it's not in Australia it isn't worth having anyway'' philosophy going on? |
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When I go it will be M&S, Mothercare, Boots, WH Smith although they are in Australia (well Sydney at least) but not as good, and supermarkets
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Originally Posted by camponotus
(Post 7224878)
What's your most missed shop(s) in the UK?!
Reason #1 for Emigration Failure - You'll never truly accept your new life until you let go of your old one. |
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Originally Posted by bigAPE
(Post 7227300)
None. Improvise, Adapt and Overcome. I adapted to my new environment.
Reason #1 for Emigration Failure - You'll never truly accept your new life until you let go of your old one. Correct!!:) |
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Sorry I must be in the wrong thread I thought this one was started as a "lighthearted one". Why is the topic of shops such a "sensitive" subject :confused:
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Interesting question, perhaps the fact that people are a bit sensitive and others havent got to grips with providing meaningful relevant information.
By the way Aldi is better here. Fact!!!!!!!:) |
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Originally Posted by seayork2002
(Post 7227411)
Sorry I must be in the wrong thread I thought this one was started as a "lighthearted one". Why is the topic of shops such a "sensitive" subject :confused:
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Originally Posted by seayork2002
(Post 7227411)
Sorry I must be in the wrong thread I thought this one was started as a "lighthearted one". Why is the topic of shops such a "sensitive" subject :confused:
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I agree I liked Aldi in Australia..........lets take bets on who will debate this strongly:)
Originally Posted by Letspretend....
(Post 7227423)
Interesting question, perhaps the fact that people are a bit sensitive and others havent got to grips with providing meaningful relevant information.
By the way Aldi is better here. Fact!!!!!!!:) |
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Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 7227427)
because the OP is on a mission to run down the country that "duped" him into coming here, by means of propaganda
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Originally Posted by snow-white
(Post 7224925)
lol i miss the fact i cant go online order whatever i need and it appears in 3 days
lesley x |
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Originally Posted by Hutch
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He wasn't duped. He came (apparently) because his son lives here. I've heard of extended parenting - but I reckon it might be time to cut the apron strings. :rofl:
You really need to get over this obsession |
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[QUOTE=Grayling;7227485]You are not mixing the OP up with me are you?:confused:
If the cap fits.............. |
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[QUOTE=Letspretend....;7227487]
Originally Posted by Grayling
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You are not mixing the OP up with me are you?:confused:
If the cap fits.............. |
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