We are plenty smart!
2007-01-09 16:29:11 · 10 answers · asked by imarobotwah! 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
I've heard it here and there. Just curious if it was a common idea. i mean't no offence.
2007-01-09 16:45:51 · update #1
Pure jealousy! They are jealous of our beautiful country and laid back way of life. Who wouldn't be? We live in the best country in the world, populated by the best and brightest. By the way me speak english good, so me not incompetent!
2007-01-09 16:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Cato Says "Kalamaloo" 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who told you that?????? I lived inAustralia for 20 years and now I am living here in California for 14 years, I never heard such a thing. You are very wrong, if anything I think it is the other way around.
Americans have high regards for the Australians, they love their acceents, anything Australian they will buy. If you look at the amount of tourist that visit Australia, you will find that the highest number are Americans.
2007-01-10 00:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by trykindness 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know they did think that! My host father during a year of student exchange in the US did think that Australia was about the same size as the state of Texas. So maybe he thought we were such a small country that we would have less advantages or something. Most Americans I've met liked Aussies though, in a genuine way.
2007-01-10 00:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by blueponywhiteduck 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that is crazy! I am sorry if you have ever felt that, but as a "Yank" with lots of Aussie friends (and former Tour Manager for Contiki Holidays) I cannot imagine this really being accurate! Perhaps you just met a couple of jerky people. You know we are a country of @300 million so if you meet a few jerkies, don't let them throw you. We love Aussies (well- every group have their jerkies- here, there, everywhere). Generally, Americans think of Aussies as people who value the sames sorts of lifestyles of a "newer" country with a strong, vibrant diverse culture and peoples.
2007-01-10 00:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by staceyli1 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Please...where in the WORLD did you get that idea? That is so untrue, honey, so untrue...I (and everyone I know) don't and never have thought Austrailians are incompetent. I LOVE Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, and Steve Irwin was my hero!! We love you guys!!
2007-01-10 00:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by lookn_4_laffs 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
never heard of that and i live here in America....Why do YOU think that all Americans think Australians are incompetent?
2007-01-10 00:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Where'd you get that idea? American culture thinks that EVERYBODY is incompetent and that they are the best in everything. So try not to feel too left out.
2007-01-10 00:38:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I don't know anyone that thinks this about an entire nation.
2007-01-10 00:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by chownrott 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They all don't think that
2007-01-10 00:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by ausblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i never thought that. jeez.
2007-01-10 00:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋