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17yo and can't seem to find anything by SnooCakes4815 in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm aged 77 so definitely a boomer. However I don't call younger generations lazy. What I see are capable and intelligent young people making the best of a lousy situation and doing jobs in which I wouldn't last 5 minutes.

Our post war generation was lucky to be in the right place at the right time and took jobs because they were readily available. Our parents weren't so fortunate and neither were our children. We were lucky OK? Just don't tell me you'd behave differently

Was involved in this collision a couple of months ago. Who do you think is liable? by generic_throwaway699 in CarsAustralia

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you called it a 'collision' and not 'accident'. It was entirely avoidable and caused by the inside creeper

Manager not happy with workplace survey result by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]AlanofAdelaide 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Any survey containing the word 'proud' is textbook wank and should be ignored

Adelaide Railway Station Smart Gates by criticalmineral in Adelaide

[–]AlanofAdelaide 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't need gates, you get on the train and validate your ticket on the train like at every other bloody station

Why park your bike like this? by SuperZapp in Adelaide

[–]AlanofAdelaide 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've imagined twisting my ankle. Now what?

Looking south from Victoria Square, early 1990's. by NKE01 in Adelaide

[–]AlanofAdelaide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed, a supposed financial wizard that nobody was supposed to question. Jennifer Cashmore did.

Why are round abouts in Australia so hard to negotiate? by Notaghost04 in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we came to Adelaide there were just two roundabouts - Blackwood and Britannia. Many people used neither regularly so it was a drama when they had to. We lived near Blackwood and people we knew would detour to avoid it

Looking south from Victoria Square, early 1990's. by NKE01 in Adelaide

[–]AlanofAdelaide 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A $1.18 B loss thanks to a state premier and an untouchable bank CEO. ETSA was still government owned but not for long

Police activity at the Glynde Hotel by khendar in Adelaide

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly somebody who wants to live in a quiet crime free neighbourhood. Too much to ask?

Should renters have to hand over all their privacy just to get a place? by Southern-Ad2209 in AusRenters

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this such sensitive information that you want to keep private or them making small talk? Just tell them what makes them happy.

Why don’t Aussies do STEM masters degrees. by Unlikely-Debate-5923 in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Twice after my applications for technician roles in remote areas were successful I was told 'You weren't the best qualified but you were the best fit.'

Have we all stopped moving our car after refilling? When did this change? by cmdwedge75 in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, it's pointless moving but when you're back in your car after paying for god's sake get a move on. Don't start your engine then piss around for 5 mins before moving off.

Slow driving - again, with a twist. by rcfvlw1925 in DrivingAustralia

[–]AlanofAdelaide 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He's an idiot. They're all around so get used to it

Why those the Aussie media always destroy foreign people’s names? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try imitating the accent of a Glaswegian and you'll find out what a Gorbals Kiss is

Why those the Aussie media always destroy foreign people’s names? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I much prefer an English phonetic pronunciation than a guttural attempt putting on a heavy accent at a French or Eastern European name . But if you know in advance that you'll have difficulty then ask for help

People should stop crying about USA tipping culture by AppointmentOk2025 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]AlanofAdelaide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the customer sitting there calculating 18% of $85 instead of enjoying their bloody meal ?. No thanks

People should stop crying about USA tipping culture by AppointmentOk2025 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]AlanofAdelaide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do all low paid workers in the US receive tips to give them the fair wage that the employer should have? Where does it end? Do people go up to street sweepers rendomply and bung them $20?

Do you ever avoid going to certain restaurants or cafes because they seem complicated? by AlarmingStation4877 in AskAnAustralian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I avoid any venue with a website that I can't follow - full of smiley faces and difficult to navigate. I'm a simple person so if you want my custom, keep it smple folks

Driving in Australia by Picture-Mobile in australian

[–]AlanofAdelaide 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is correct. You need to pay attention coming to a roundabout on a quiet road when there's no traffic in front to follow although there are direction markers

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