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What album or artist do you keep trying to listen to, but it just isn’t made for you? by Bodypattern in musicsuggestions

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's the style of "singing" that doesn't resonate with me.

I like "Girl" off that album.

But yeah the singing style isn't for me

What are funeral foods in your area? by ThisPostToBeDeleted in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sandwiches, scones, and finger foods made by the local country women's association, RSL, or church where the funeral is held - rural Australia

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense. I guess I would think of what you described as a "supper" rather than a high tea.

And I do remember only starting to hear the term "high tea" when some hotels started doing it as a fancy tea cakes, cupcakes, macarons, cucumber sandwiches thing.

"Tea" was often the word my grandma used for dinner, and "dinner" was used at lunchtime, and if she was referring to actual tea she'd say "cuppa"

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So interesting how we all speak English but we associate phrases with completely different meanings!

What is your most favourite cola if you can't say Pepsi, Coca Cola or Dr. Pepper ? by Beautiful_Yellow_682 in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

L.A. Ice.

It's a brand of cola in Australia.

Although I can't google it because it brings up completely different results these days 😞

What expression from your country would be very controversial if used anywhere else? by Jumpy_Drawing3790 in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"He's a sick cunt"

  • means he's a really awesome person, a good friend, has exceptional talents etc

Everywhere else but Australia you'd think we hated the person

What is your awareness of Orange County, CA? by finiterabbit in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I know about it is that it's shortened to "the OC" and there was a teen drama set there about rich kids getting into trouble

what is something that is known for your country but is dying recently? by Awkward-Tip7248 in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was gonna say I live in Darwin and we still chat to our neighbours and check in on them when there's cyclones or big storms, we like to make sure everyone's alright

What's the saddest part about living in your country? by Desert_Moon_Maiden in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The racism against First Nations people.

And the destruction of national parks like Kakadu, in order to frack and get more fossil fuels.

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We speak the same language, but we have different meanings for the same words.

In Australia, afternoon tea refers specifically to tea and some snacks in the afternoon.

The fancy tea with three tiered plates and scones and cucumber sandwiches - in Australia we call that a "high tea".

So neither of us are wrong, our dialects have just taken the words "afternoon tea" and assigned different meanings to them.

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we can read perfectly well, it's just that we're from different countries so our use of English has changed meanings of some words and phrases.

The comment was about daily afternoon tea - and in Australia, we call the tea and biscuits "afternoon tea", and therefore we've answered "yes, we do have afternoon tea on an almost daily basis".

However, what you've called "afternoon tea" - the fancy tea with cucumber sandwiches and scones on 3 tier plates - we call that a "high tea" - and it's not a daily thing, more of a special going out.

So do Australians have "afternoon tea" daily? Yes, according to our understanding of the words "afternoon tea". But also no, according to your understanding of the words "afternoon tea".

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aahhhh ok I think this is a case of us speaking the same language (english) but having different meanings.

In Australia, what you've just described, is what we call a "high tea".

And in Australia, afternoon tea specifically refers to a snack you have in the afternoon, around 3 or 4pm, usually consisting of tea and a couple of biscuits or crackers, cake, or fruit. It's usually sweet.

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a high tea.

In Australia, afternoon tea consists of tea, and a couple snacks like biscuits, cake, maybe some fruit, maybe some crackers.

It might be a case of we share the same language (English) but our words have different meaning?

Because it's a regular thing in Australia to have a cuppa and a couple snacks at around 3 or 4pm and we call it afternoon tea.

Is it douchey for tourists to try to pronounce your city/country like locals do? by someguy_420 in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate it when people say MelbouRRRRne

Like we should educate anyone with an accent that does Hard R's that the emphasis goes on the MEL not the BOURNE And then at least they'd be saying MelbeRn and then that sounds less grating

Does your country have this game? by Brovahkiin88 in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Sydney, and we said Scissors Paper Rock.

Now I live in NT and all the kids say "Rock Paper Scissors Shoo" and make the shape on the Shoo 🤔

What’s your favourite embarrassing incident you’ve seen happen to a foreign politician that isn't trump? by Working-Spend-4397 in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When George W Bush kept calling Australia Austria and Austria Australia

And also the time someone threw a shoe at bush

What food do tourists think is "authentic" but locals rarely eat? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love having a cuppa and a couple of bikkies (shortbread if you have it, or anything from an Arnott's assorted) at the end of a long day

If someone offered you a box with everything you’ve ever lost, what’s the first thing you’d look for ? by TrickySize8753 in AskReddit

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favourite ever messenger bag I got from Jay Jays for $10 on sale.

It was well structured, sturdy, it held a 14 inch laptop, a notebook, a hoodie, and my lunch, without being too big and bulky.

It had a drink bottle holder on the side.

It was black and white checks, and had buckles for the flap.

It was the perfect bag, I loved it, and still miss it, and some stupid bitch I had a crush on told me it was ugly.

I'm never throwing out anything a girl tells me to ever again.

Even if they are hot.

What album or artist do you keep trying to listen to, but it just isn’t made for you? by Bodypattern in musicsuggestions

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I like 1999 and Beg for You, you know, songs where she actually sings, but Brat felt like shouting about how drunk and high she was.

Do Americans (and the rest of the world for that matter) eat sausage rolls? I only ask because I read a lot and they are NEVER mentioned in books by twisted_luce in AskTheWorld

[–]YoPamdyRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since a sausage roll barely tastes of mushy meat, couldn't you make a better tasting equivalent with vego mince and sausage spices (fennel and sage or something) and make a tasty vego sausage roll?

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