like how to say hello in australian
2007-08-11 01:31:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
"Hello" is how we greet each other - really!
All the other ones you heard of - such as "gidday", "Hi, mate" are used. But I STRONGLY SUGGEST that if you are from a different country and are going to visit Australia - refrain from using it until you are here long enough to know when it is appropriate to use it and how to say it properly.
It is rather annoying to hear foreigners - especially Americans, say "gidday" - with American accent, to EVERYONE the moment they step out of the plane after their arrival. And the word "mate" is NOT used with everyone. There are some situation when it would be VERY inappropriate to use the word "mate".
I suggest you just use "Hello" and "Good morning/afternoon" etc until you have a chance to observe how the other words are used.
2007-08-11 05:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Australians speak English and any normal English greeting is fine in Australia. Mostly people say good morning/afternoon/evening or hello. G'day is often seen around but don't attempt it unless you have something resembling an Australian accent. Familiarities such as "mate" and "you old bastard" should be reserved for close acquaintances and even then only when appropriate. If a politician calls you "mate" expect a knife in the back to follow.
2007-08-11 12:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Mouse. It is best to simply say "hello". In fact, I often use the more formal "Good Morning" or Good Afternoon" and I am a dinkum Aussie. There's no harm in good manners.
I also say Hi, G'day, How are you? How ya goin'? on different occasions with different levels of formality.
How are you? usually does not require a response - it is often used instead of Hello.
2007-08-11 05:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello always works for me!
G'day is usually reserved for the blokes!!
2007-08-12 00:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by iamaustralian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
However you like.
I am more likely to use 'Hi' or 'Hey' than 'G'Day'.
'Hello' is another standard option.
Then if you want to be slightly more formal, 'Good Morning', 'Good Afternoon' and 'Good Evening' are appropriate.
2007-08-11 21:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by ashleightara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G'day mate.
Everyone will call you mate, everyone from the bank manger to the waiter!
2007-08-12 16:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Evening 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G'day mate, throw another shrimp on the barbi, that's a beauty species, how's your pet kangaroo mate, how's your sheep mate, wrestled any crocs lately,
2007-08-11 10:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I hate to stereotype, but you could say "G'day mate!" - they might think you were taking the mickie though...!
2007-08-11 01:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
G'Day pronounced gidday
2007-08-11 07:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Um - mostly, it's "Hello".
G'day (abbreviated from "Good Day") is common too.
2007-08-11 01:50:44 · answer #10 · answered by Kella G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋