Question about Australians?

Question

I am going travelling to Australia in June (From UK) I will be going alone (Might have someone to come with but not guaranteed). I have spoken to people who have done this and they said they were glad they went alone best time of their lives etc, this gave me the boost I needed. The problem is now I keep hearing all these bad reports about the Australian people saying they are abrupt and can be very nasty if you don't know things etc

I have also read this on answers, this is really putting me off I want to try and work while I travel in bars or whatever I can get but if people are just going to be rude and abrupt is it worth it

I know you will meet people like it but coming from a nation that is polite and accommodating plus I am very mild manured I'm a little worried!!

Can you please reassure me that the reports I'm hearing are wrong (I do think it strange that the most laid back county on Earth can have people saying this about them!!)

Answer 1

well, they're great. they don't discriminate.don't be worried. i have an aussie contact in here. and he gives me all sorts of answers. his name's wayne a. they're polite, respectful and don't believe the **** people are saying about them. Australia's a great place. i like Adelaide. very peaceful. serene. and gold coast is like the best place I've ever been. you should see wayne. he's great. see his profile.
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Come to Australia, YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Answer 2

I moved to Australia from the UK 6 years ago and have found the Australian people far friendlier than the Brits! The Aussies are much more laid back, less judgemental and definitely not so reserved. I'm sure you'll love it over here and will meet people from all over the World as there is a big backpacking community over here. Don't forget a trip to Queensland - this is where the people are really laid back and friendly, especially the Country Towns. I'm surprised to hear you say that Britain is polite and accommodating - that's not the experience I had after living there for 30+ years, I doubt though that you come from my home town of London - not the friendliest place on earth! Anyway, go for it, have fun, make friends- you won't regret it, I'm sure.

Answer 3

It is perhaps cultural differences. I travelled to the UK about 5 years ago and left feeling the British people were very rude and that I wouldn't want to visit again. British people seem so set on "keeping to themselves" that it was almost impossible to have a friendly conversation with someone - and for me, the people you meet is the most important part of the travel experience. Instead, wherever I went, people could obviously hear that I had an accent but showed no interest in asking where I was from, what I was doing there, where I was going, where I'd been, what I liked so far - all of the questions most Australians or Americans would ask someone who is obviously a visitor to their country. Even when I tried to initiate conversations I found that people weren't interested. I stayed in B&B's to try to get the full experience but it seemed most of the proprieters were in it for the money - not to get to know people.

I think you will find that by comparison, Aussies are very friendly people and I hope you have a good trip.

Answer 4

There a many places that you travel in life an that is one of the challenges that you have to make up your own mind about and yes there are some who will make it sound bad to put you off .

Most people will welcome you and you never forget those that matter the most when they are genuine .

But in every country you will find that the majority out weigh the few, so I would say is if you wish to travel to this country ask for genuine answers and even ask your friends that have been here .

What did they do and where abouts did they enjoy the most and have the most fondest memories of this country Australia.

This country is huge and it has a lot of variety to offer

But if you have concerns about travelling alone, travel with a group and see what happens. who knows you may enjoy your trip and have the best time of your life.

It's your trip and never let anyone put you off, have a good trip around Australia and take some of the memories when you go home, if you ever do get to leave ,

And it will depend on where you travel as each state has many things to offer and you cannot travel this country in one day I don't know how long your trip is but to see all that is to see may take the rest of your life.

Answer 5

Unfortunately there are rude people in every country, but luckily they're the minority here in Australia. Most people are really friendly and helpful. It helps if you are relaxed about your travels too. Some people have very high expectations about Australia, but if you come over with the goal of enjoying yourself, making a bit of money, meeting some interesting people and having a wonderful adventure then you'll fit in just fine. Our country is very vast and spread out, nothing like UK. June is very cold in some places, so it's not the most popular time to travel around, but depending on where you're from in UK that may not worry you. I travelled for a month in UK last year and found that some of the English people were very unfriendly, while others were quite chatty. We look forward to seeing you - do your research, find out what places you want to see and come with an open mind. We're not the poshest of countries, but we're certainly interesting, exciting and unpredictable at times.....

Answer 6

What you are seeing on answers and what you are taking as abruptness is an Aussie telling you whats on their mind and thats one thing you will never die wondering about

Outside the major cities i'm from 160 kms outside Melbourne if we were any further laid back we would be comatose and the she will be right mate attitude does exist

Of course we do have some that we aren't very proud off but what country doesn't come and have a good time and don't stay in the cities get out and see the rural areas and don't be put off by going in to rural pubs and having all conversation stop upon you entering its just a case of you are unknown and they are just weighing up what you are going to do

Answer 7

I think you may need to look at who are saying these things about us.
Have the people on Yahoo Answers actually ever been here?
Do they have a hidden agenda?
Were they rude and annoying to us, Aussies, while they were here?
If they were they would have been treated the same way in return.
Do they lack a sense of humour?
We do have a tendancy to use sarcastic humour. This can be taken the wrong way by some people.

I do hope you come here and have a wonderful time.
You'll probably get called a "Pommie", that is NOT a bad thing.
Being called a "bloody Pommie" or "whinging Pom", is a bad thing. That's usually only after someone has proved themselves to be obnoxious or whinging.
Cheers, have a great trip.

Answer 8

Hi i an full Australian and never been out of the country. I have traveled all round Australia and i think most people are cool its normally the tourists that are very nasty I'm not raciest but that's the way i see it. I personally love poms and Irish and there accent and most people i know love them too. So i don't see u having a problem i want to travel overseas so i hope its not too bad I'm thinking London. Just come and have fun.

Answer 9

Hey Madness!
I'm an Aussie and think that most of us are laid back, relaxed, friendly and accomodating. I live in Melbourne and have noticed that when tourists look lost (usually trying to read a map and looking confused) people will stop and ask if they can help. However, I also reckon that there is a bit of a nasty underbelly over here too - especially in the way that some people treat others from overseas. Too much Amercian influence, too much TV? I dunno why... some of us can be quite "isolationist" in the way that we think and act. But I do think that it's a minority and that most people who come here have a great time most of the time. So, come over, the weather is great, we're a friendly and safe place to travel.

Answer 10

Coming from an australian perspective. Generally we are all laid back, however like all culture have our share of rude and arrogant people.

Frankly if there is one thing that I can not stand irrespective of birthplace, age or religion is rudeness.

If you are polite and prepared to wait for help in a given situation you will find all aussies helpful and generally pleasant to deal with.

If there is one peice of advice I could offer you it is this other than that please please please when you ask a question dont talk over us when we are answering your question and more importantly listen to the answer you are given.

Frankly there is more than sufficent signage to direct you to where ever you may choose to go or to whatever you may need, simply put as with all travellers in a strange country look for yourself first then if you dont suceed ask? Frankly this will save people answering questions that are easily answered by signage that is generally obvious and stand out like a sore thumb, not only is this annoying it gets awefully weary after you answer the same obvious question 30 times a day.

frankly this information really isnt generic to any one race/ culture or even nation you will find that frankly manners in any situation will be answered with warm and inviting sentiments in all nations of the world.

Please feel free to come and enjoy this wonderful country of ours.

Answer 11

Hi i went to Australia on holiday a few months ago and found the people to be some of the nicest i have met especially so as i am planning on moving out there permanently in a few years. I wouldn't say they are abrupt just straightforward and i would rather that than falseness. Go for it you will have the best time and meet some of the nicest people just be confident in yourself. Good luck