Wipe your feet on the way in please

In some cases, I've had to wipe my feet on the way out

Oh, these are the moments when I really love the Aussies. They are such a funny bunch at times.

Where I work we have all these PC rules but the guys are shockingly un-PC. I've come to realise that it's not because they are rude or insensitive, but rather that they honestly aren't aware of differences. Not where I work anyway, it's like the UN in there

Yeh...I noticed this too.

There are some things they do where I work that would get you hung/strung and quartered in UK :scared:

I don't think they mean to be rude or abrasive however I do think they are insensitive. Subtlety is not in their vocabulary.

Ten gallon hats......and two gallon heads me finx

It's the lobotomy that does it for you. The day after I got citizenship I said something really stupid & my boss commented; "I knew that lobotomy would have an affect on you."

I suppose it can be very insensitive, especially if it's your toes they are treading on, but I've learnt to let it go and not really take it seriously. I honestly don't think they even think about it most of the time, but if I think they mean it they'd get it from me. I prefer that people's reactions modify other's actions rather than a set of stupid PC rules which are most of the time stupid & unrealistic anyway. The only time I get really narky is if they get cruel and unusual. We've got a slightly "slow" guy who works with us & one guy is always making a fool out of him. So I stepped up to him one day & said quietly in his ear; "You're not really a very nice person, are you?" He's been behaving ever since. People tell me I can be seriously scary at times and I like to use it when called upon

I look forward to the day you whisper in my ear

Oh Bix, you always know just what to say to a gal.

Oh No, A wobble. It was all good until here.

Flash.

And there is no PC brigade over here ?

And there is no instances of crazy rules and regs?

Theres as much crap over here as there is n the UK a big difference is the size of the population against the ranks of bureaucrats.

I love living in Australia but there are as many stupid and idiotic things here as in the UK. The secret is not to let what doesn't effect you, bother you.

This thread is purely about the naming and shaming of people who haven't paid their rates [and have no excuse]. PC groups exist everywhere.

Get out of the wrong side today HUP

Not at all. It just makes me smile when people say Isn't Australia great because some small council has done something slightly different. Oh those rough and ready people arnt they refreshing in there approach to things. No they are not!! They have as much crap as the UK

As to PC it was you who bought it in

I took to this 70's work practice of non PC banter between the sexes with Glee when I found myself working in a slight minority amongst a whole heap of sassy women on night shift at Aussie post.

Warning to the guys, and the women that enjoy this kind of Banter. Once the lesbians get in they start complaining. Luckily most of our Night Shift ladies seem to be able to get them to calm down.


Takes a right tounge lashing though.

Yes, isn't Australia great because that small council has done something different than they would NEVER do in the UK

And yep, I brought the PC thing in because in this instance ....and in my opinion...it is true. This would NEVER happen in the UK and I'm proud the Aussies could be arsed cos, as I said, for once the good guys win.

That's not to say there are occasions here that PC correctness doesn't happen.

Where did I say that?

Nor is it to say silly rules don't exsist here.

Where did I say that?

And as for an argument with you HUP.

Can't be arsed.

I did say that

I'm sorry Ozzie but I don't understand what you are saying.

Are you saying it's OK to talk / have banter like people did in the 70's era for e.g. like Alf Garnet...... and it's only lesbian women who object with this type of mentality?

Whoa Neddy get of your high horse.

Didn't say anything to you directly. YOU choose to read that I am arguing with you. I am not because YOU are not worth it.I have seen this over reaction from you to many times before. Looks like Dr Jekylls posting today