migrant hygiene classes!!
Jan 9th 2012 | 4:14 pm
#16
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Discussing it on the radio now.... Someone mentioned the Poms LOL ! Which is a bit strange as all our visitors OD on the deoderant IMO.
I think a brief introduction into things that can be considered offensive could be an idea.
I actually had a go at a new Migrant at work recently as he wasn't saying Please or at least Thank you when collecting mail from me and my Co workers.... unlike 99.99 pct of the other Workers. Including the White collar professionals from head office in the city we had helping us over Xmas. I've noticed this trait amongst a certain group now and I reckon it comes down to them feeling uppity. He has changed his ways and the good manners seem to have spread amongst his recently group appointed compatriates. Twas a fresh of the boat Indian. Strange as I seem to recall them as being very polite in the UK.
Maybe it's an aberration ? For some strange reason I suspected him of having a class issue,
I think a brief introduction into things that can be considered offensive could be an idea.
I actually had a go at a new Migrant at work recently as he wasn't saying Please or at least Thank you when collecting mail from me and my Co workers.... unlike 99.99 pct of the other Workers. Including the White collar professionals from head office in the city we had helping us over Xmas. I've noticed this trait amongst a certain group now and I reckon it comes down to them feeling uppity. He has changed his ways and the good manners seem to have spread amongst his recently group appointed compatriates. Twas a fresh of the boat Indian. Strange as I seem to recall them as being very polite in the UK.
Maybe it's an aberration ? For some strange reason I suspected him of having a class issue,The best way to deal with this issue is just to explain them these cultural differences. Sometimes a quick word in a friendly way goes a long way in avoiding such misunderstandings. As you said , he has changed his ways. Everyone needs to do his / her own bit in making Australia a culturally diverse country where everyone is mindful of others.
Jan 9th 2012 | 4:18 pm
#17
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Pommy Politician Competency - Remedial Class:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...?newsfeed=true
Doh!
Jan 9th 2012 | 4:37 pm
#18
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Pommy Politician Competency - Remedial Class:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...?newsfeed=true
Doh!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...?newsfeed=true
Doh!
Jan 9th 2012 | 4:40 pm
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
So who amongst us migrants, posting on here, was offended by what she said? Anybody?
No doubt she's going to be crucified by the 'professionally offended'.
No doubt she's going to be crucified by the 'professionally offended'.
Jan 9th 2012 | 4:51 pm
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Pommy Politician Competency - Remedial Class:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...?newsfeed=true
Doh!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...?newsfeed=true
Doh!
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There's errors, gaffs, faux pas and then there's British Labour.
Jan 9th 2012 | 4:59 pm
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
A cold blooded, dead eyed, much hated scavenger of the depths ..... meets a shark. The shark survives the encounter.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:10 pm
#23
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
And then Ed Miliband took it to the next level with 'Blackbusters.'
For some good laughs, check out: #EdMilibandgameshows
There's errors, gaffs, faux pas and then there's British Labour.
For some good laughs, check out: #EdMilibandgameshows
There's errors, gaffs, faux pas and then there's British Labour.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:11 pm
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Shark sighting at Manly ruins Tony Abbott's media antics
A cold blooded, dead eyed, much hated scavenger of the depths ..... meets a shark. The shark survives the encounter.
A cold blooded, dead eyed, much hated scavenger of the depths ..... meets a shark. The shark survives the encounter.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:17 pm
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:20 pm
#26
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Shark sighting at Manly ruins Tony Abbott's media antics
A cold blooded, dead eyed, much hated scavenger of the depths ..... meets a shark. The shark survives the encounter.
A cold blooded, dead eyed, much hated scavenger of the depths ..... meets a shark. The shark survives the encounter.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:21 pm
#27
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Show some imagination TE.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:29 pm
#28
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
I'm not going to defend this woman, but I can understand where she's coming from. While living in the Middle East, we had to develop coping mechanisms for surviving the stench after the workers left from their daily maintenance trips to our villa, we also learnt how to stand side by side in lines so that the indian and local kids didn't push past us to get to the front of the queue. There's nothing that pisses you off more as a parent than making your kids stand nicely in line for their turn and being pushed further and further back in the queue by rude little bastards whose parents say nothing. Since coming back to Australia, I have noticed that these traits are not left at home when they move here.
I think the concept of hygiene classes fuels racisim and is politically ill advised. All the migrant students I have taught ( from very diverse countries) have always been very clean and well looked after. This was not my experience in the UK where I encountered students who for want of a better word smelt.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:48 pm
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
Well he thinks his endless repetitive tripe is funny or he thinks it makes people angry to whatever, he just ends up looking stupid.
Jan 9th 2012 | 5:52 pm
#30
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Re: migrant hygiene classes!!
People everywhere can and do stink, it makes no difference whether you are a migrant or an Aussie and it is incredibly offensive to make the statement but coming from a politician I expect no better.
