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From the BBC Travel Section earlier this summer, they had this broadcast story headline: “Why are Australians so relaxed? with these highlights: Australians have long been known for having a relaxed and casual attitude to life. According to Dr Tanya King, senior lecturer in anthropology from Victoria’s Deakin University, 'it’s Australians’ egalitarianism, sense of humour and informal language that are most commonly cited as examples of this attitude'. An egalitarian spirit was worn as a badge of honour. These traits are nothing new. They were obvious in 1977 when ex-Australian cricketer Dennis Lillee greeted the Queen with a ‘G'day, how ya goin'?’.

 

This story continues: "According to Dr King, this sense of ‘mateship’ – of everyone being equal – is rooted in the history of the country’s white settlement. People come over here to get a fresh start and to get away from intensely stratified class system in the UK and other parts of the world. The informal way Australians use language, using ‘ockerisms’ (an ocker is an uncultured Australian) and abbreviations, is also believed to stem from convict times. The tough conditions of settler times also played a part in Australians’ dry, self-deprecating and sarcastic sense of humour."

 

This only a small sampling from this long, detailed profile about Australia, their history, culture, etc. It all adds up to wishing we would be able to get back to Australia sooner. Fun, interesting media profile!!

 

Full BBC story at:

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20170607-why-are-australians-so-laid-back

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 185,874 views for this posting.

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Thanks Terry

 

I am only aware of Aussie's relaxed laid back way of life, when I travel overseas. We don't sweat the small stuff.

 

And yet, Aussie workers overseas are known for their industrious work style. Work hard, party hard, keeping a balance in their lives.

 

CC is a good example of how Aussies use their sense of humour to handle negative, and even, if I must say, occasional rude comments.

 

Australia owes a lot to its immigrants, who all worked hard, under difficult conditions, to improve the lives of their children.

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Thanks Terry

 

I am only aware of Aussie's relaxed laid back way of life, when I travel overseas. We don't sweat the small stuff.

 

And yet, Aussie workers overseas are known for their industrious work style. Work hard, party hard, keeping a balance in their lives.

 

CC is a good example of how Aussies use their sense of humour to handle negative, and even, if I must say, occasional rude comments.

 

Australia owes a lot to its immigrants, who all worked hard, under difficult conditions, to improve the lives of their children.

 

 

I think you've hit the nail on the head.

 

Add in the hardship faced by our first European settlers (free and convict alike) and I think it was very much a case of "If you didn't laugh you'd cry" which set a groundwork.

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