- When Aussies mock an American accent, I can never figure out why it's funny, because they sound completely normal to me.
- In Australia, the equivelant to tylenol with codeine is sold over the counter. That is fantastic when you've had evil bad headaches every single day for a week.
- I use the word 'so' a lot when I speak and write. I'm trying to stop doing that.
- The outside temperature affects how I feel about holidays. As hard as we tried, the 4th didn't feel very much like the 4th due to the chilly temperatures outdoors.
- Also due to the chilly temperatures, I'm expecting Thanksgiving soon.
- The stores have already started advertising for Christmas toy layaway.
- Layaway is called Lay-by.
- Super is always spelled Supa.
- Aussies always sound like they are asking a question. (ex. It's a nice day?)
- A vegemite sandwich is bread butter and vegemite, some people add a slice of cheese.
- The cheese is whitish colored here. It's not orangish yellow like we are used to seeing.
Now you know a litte bit more about Australia! I bet you are really excited. :)
2 comments:
yeah, I think the temperature thing would freak me out. Especially a hot Christmas (though we've had a few of those in Texas before, come to think of it).
Supa, really? That is SO weird. Makes me think "supa dupa."
I use 'so' and 'that' and 'a lot' way too frequently in my writing.
So, I know how you feel, because I do that a lot.
I can't believe they are starting shopping for Christmas already!
I'm sure they have yellow cheese. It's just not as commonly used.
Why is it that I am OK with the slang "y'all" and "whatcha," but the idea of seeing super spelled "supa" just sounds stupid to me?
Oh, yeah. Probably because I'm egocentric. I forgot. Nevermind.
That intonnation for questions must get confusing. It's like they speak rhetorically, ALL THE TIME.
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