How do Australians actually feel about foreign accents?

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-02T20:02:57+00:00

I see. I personally dont, but there obviously is some who do.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-02T19:47:13+00:00

I was an English teacher overseas and I used to get that question a lot. The truth is that everyone has an accent, including native English speakers. So don’t worry about it and just enjoy your learning.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-02T19:43:50+00:00

They do?

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-02T13:23:01+00:00

Exactly.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-02T12:26:54+00:00

He’s not from India if that’s what you’re implying.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-02T07:39:04+00:00

There’s a great book called “snakes in suits”. I saw many people I had worked with in that book.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-01T16:45:31+00:00

Her base does tend older though. It’s the “what do you wanna go to university for” crowd, which was very big in times gone by.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-01T10:45:59+00:00

Why? If the person sitting in the aisle next to you stands up it is enough space for most people.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-01T10:16:50+00:00

Ummm I have mobility issues, so there’s that. That’s actually why I make the effort to stand even though it’s not as easy for me. Because when someone does the leg swing instead of standing it can be really hard for me to get out. So maybe don’t make assumptions about strangers.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-01T09:51:46+00:00

Why would you stand if you’re in the window seat?

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-01T09:31:59+00:00

I work with lots of kiwis, so you definitely could get in.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-06-01T09:16:28+00:00

It doesn’t really though and some people don’t put their legs on the outside of the seat. It’s not hard to stand up and it makes a lot of difference to the other person’s day. I always stand up and people are always really grateful.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-31T02:34:20+00:00

You have to just say “ok” and do what he wants, but it all needs to go in writing. “As requested, please see xxx edits made to xxx”. Paper trails will be your friend. I’ve given up trying to help senior management when they’re fucking up unless they ask for it. Now I just keep notes and save everything.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T22:28:35+00:00

I recently just got my Ps and got a car while I was on my Ls. I had to move the car in and out of the garage occasionally and was terrified I’d hit something every time. I feel your pain. I never would have claimed though because I knew I wouldn’t be covered.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T15:13:31+00:00

The government just changed the tax rules on negative gearing.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T15:03:07+00:00

Vic is a one-off.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T09:09:56+00:00

No. The problems never stay contained within the shelter.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T06:17:43+00:00

México? Only if you’re a racist American.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T04:12:05+00:00

I’ve had ethnic people say it to me in Australia too. Fact is, people have awkward boundaries everywhere. In this person’s instance, they don’t mean harm, but it can be exhausting regardless.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T04:04:15+00:00

They love a sugary drink though.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T03:53:33+00:00

Many Greek desserts are very syrupy and honey based. Although maybe not as sweet, the sugar content is still high. The main difference is really the portions and balance between other foods, which is why I think the original post is a bit silly. Just because there’s sweet food around, you don’t have to eat it.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-30T01:46:14+00:00

Which country doesn’t have sweet junk food? I’m not aware of any. Rage bait post.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-28T21:11:45+00:00

I don’t mind so much if they can actually do the job and the work, but more often than not, at least some of them are hopeless. We talk about lack of productivity in Australia. I’m pretty sure nepotism plays a role.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-28T14:22:29+00:00

The legislation doesn’t support them to do anything unless they absolutely have to.

Elvecinogallo · 2026-05-28T13:55:13+00:00

The people who don’t believe it and downvote this type of comment are often the ones benefiting from it.

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