I ask this because at the time I'm posting this, lots of Australians are on. With my night shift hours, I'm pretty much sharing the same hours as the Aussies
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2007-09-22 23:04:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I think fairly similar to ours ... except we probably live in a more relaxed environment, highly emotional outbursts are considered uncool here (whereas many Americans do get just a little wound up on here :-)) and less money can buy you more here.
I think there's a lot more pressure on in the US as the 'safety net' isn't there or at least it has a lot of holes in it.
We're a lot more socialist in our thinking (overall) in that we have a deep seated belief in looking after those who are struggling. Accordingly we can get on with life knowing we'll be (reasonably) well looked after if we hit hard times (i.e. welfare system, public pensions and medicare).
Even our 'right wing' is pretty tame compared to the US.
So, overall, I reckon its similar, but Americans probably have more material possessions and we have more relaxation.
2007-09-22 23:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Quandary 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Hey Pauly,
Its funny you ask that because I think about the states a bit lately. Ive never been overseas, and my curiousity is starting to get the better of me.
There used to be a show playing here called 'Roseanne' starring Roseanne Barr which I thought was hilarious, albeit dangerously close to my own upbringing.
I think of this show when I think of middle class american families.
Americans are kind of like Australians I guess, but louder, and maybe a bit more highly strung?
More demonstrative, or something I dunno, Im thinking out loud here, they seem to fit a lot of words into an otherwise short sentence.
No offence meant of course, and granted I havn't actually met that many personally, but I couldnt say I know any really laid back americans.
For that reason, youre all a pretty intriguing lot...
2007-09-22 23:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by featherweight 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
well I'm American who works the night shift and i think the Australians are great Ive known a few people from there and they were wonderful funny fun loving people and the ones on here are great too ♥
2007-09-22 23:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 12:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats why i know heaps of americans on here my night shift
um prob the same as middle class here
work enoght to get the bills payed and food on your plate and thats about it
2007-09-22 23:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by Demonic 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
mmm,
i dunno
why do americans think that aussie life is having kangaroos hop around in our backyards alligators (which you don't even find here in Australia) coming into our houses and torturing people?
haha, its kinda funny actually.
I guess alot of things are influenced by movies.
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2007-09-22 23:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I cant say ive ever put much thought into it, im more interested in what you think about Australians, seems to me Americans all think we live in cave and have to hunt for our dinner
2007-09-22 23:17:33 · answer #7 · answered by Party Boy 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
IMO I think its a struggle. The US Govt is cramping on civil liberties and I would think this impacts middle class the greatest.
Australian is awesome, I would live no where else, except in Siberia.
2007-09-22 23:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by Chav D 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think its a hurry up society I think you have great religious belief I think your money system allows for you to posses whatever you have the will to and I think your system of Government is ok ~~
2007-09-22 23:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I love an aussie hes so sweet! smooch!
2007-09-23 03:26:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋