The reason I ask is because my boyfriend and I are considering moving there. I was curoius as to how we would be treated.
2006-10-11 10:36:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Australians do not on the whole support or like America's policies. Likewise, as a generalisation we find Americans to be obnoxious and completely ill informed about the wider world. That said, any American who ventures outside of the States and takes a moment to understand and appreciate other cultures, especially our own, is given credit and afforded the same respect as anyone else. If you come here and carry on endlessly about how great America is though, expect to be told to piss off back there.
2006-10-11 12:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by bugboy 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Australians treat everyone as they find them.
If you come with the right attitude you will be warmly welcomed.
I guess some Americans may have a bad experience here as they can be loud and overbearing rather than wanting to fit in and enjoy the laid back lifestyle.
Bring your sense of humour and learn to laugh at yourself, we do it all the time.
2006-10-11 21:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's all down to attitude. Most places in the world don't like Americans because in general they act as though they are superior to other nationalities. So long as you are kind and treat them as you would expect to be treated, and don't brag about everything in America being so much better, you will be fine.
2006-10-11 22:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why wouldn't we? Regardless of political beliefs, the two cultures seem to get along really well. I think in the main Australians are pretty tolerant but of course there are bound to be some who are knobs. I'm Australian and I have a few American friends who I met whilst overseas and we've never really experienced any sort of cultural barrier and the differences we do notice are usually pretty funny.
2006-10-11 21:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by Kble 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Americans who travel are fine, it is those who believe a round the world trip involves visiting all the states in America who are disliked in other countries. Australians will treat you well, don't worry, we are an easy going, friendly bunch.
2006-10-11 21:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by Caroline 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We like Americans, of course we do. We don't treat an entire race the same, in other words if you're a nice person people will be nice to you. Exactly the same as it would be in your own city.
However...we DON'T like George Bush - and that has turned people slightly against Americans. Having said that, most people can differenciate between government policies and the people (and we've learned how to do that because we hate our own Prime Minister, little Johnny hoWARd).
To sum up....you'll be very, very welcome to come here. Come on down :-)
2006-10-12 05:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by TonyB 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
OK I am an Aussie living in the USA, I love Americans!! No one will be rude (unless your rude to them!) but you do need to have a sense of humour, Australian's are mistaken as racist but I think that it is more just our humour. We don't care what your background is, where you come from, just so long as you are nice!! That is the same for everyone every where though. But move there, you will love it. I can't wait to get back there!!
2006-10-12 00:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by ~MonS~ 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
If you're polite and not a braggart, you should be just fine. Sorry, but as a rule, Americans are NOT well-liked in many places. That's being extremely blunt, but true nonetheless. This is particularly true in Europe.
2006-10-11 17:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by orangefrostie 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Aussies do like Americans.
Lets face it, we are very similar countries. Same language, similar social problems etc.
Most Australians respect people who are respectful towards them. So thats the key.
2006-10-11 17:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by backpacka 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
A 1 on 1 I would probably think you were a really nice person but over al l,,,no we dont like Yanks,,you are selfcentered,,bigoted,,loudmouthed selfrightious ,,nasty people ..you think the world just consists of your country,,well I got news,,,IT DONT...
2006-10-12 06:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋