Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

Or in the case of the first one I married D*ck head. The second one is Dear Husband.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

Hi Geordie,


I can say with all honesty that I have never heard of anyone, or experienced anyone thinking of wog as offensive in Oz. I think I'm in a good position to speak from experience as I live in the Maltese capital of Oz, and yeah, we're all a bunch of "wogs" - honestly, nobody cares, it's not a put down up here but a neutral term. I can understand how people who aren't used to it can think it's a derogatory term, especially considering it used to be years ago (in Oz). As I said, I even call myself a wog, and I wouldn't even consider doing that if it was self depreciating.

It might be different in some southern cities etc where there perhaps is more racial tension, but the northern half of Oz tended to get over it all long time ago, whether that is difficult to believe or not.

You are quite right though, I cannot speak for every single person in Oz obviously. I can understand it might be offensive in some places, but that is not really the case up here.

Regards,
Vegemite.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

I've met a couple of people who would disagree. Just like I've met a couple of people who would disagree about the use of the term Pom. I suppose that's why you can't say nobody cares - someone will, somewhere. You can only ever speak for yourself, not everyone.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

Geordie,

Thanks for your response.

Yes, there are always going to be exceptions to the rule.

Can I ask where you are? I think if you travelled to NQ you'd find the majority of people (especially in places with a strong Latin heritage) wouldn't find it terribly offensive.

Regards,
Vegemite.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

I'm exactly where my location says I am. ;)

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

She lives in one of the most multicultural locations in Australia, if that's any help. Pretty popular with people with a southern european / middle eastern heritage, judging by the real estate agents' jargon for the particular region's suburbs (Little Italy / Little Greece / Little Portugal - they're always little...)

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

Ah, just the lady. I'll PM you.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

Geordie and Chels,

hmmm...that explains it then....Melbourne or Sydney by any chance??
Sorry you chose to live in the lower bum part of Australia! :lol: :lol:
heh heh heh. Just jokin´

Cheers,
Vegemite.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

No, up in the clouds, like her location says. It's a great place, I love visiting.

Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
 

I don't know about the east coast but Perth gets more annual rainfall than Manchester.