What comes to mind when you hear the words 'typical Australian'?

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   WebsiteConfettiposted 11 years ago

   What comes to mind when you hear the words 'typical Australian'?
   
   I'm doing research for a paper as to what people perceive to be a typical Australian? Im curious to know what hubbers from all over the globe think a typical Australian is really like?   Please comment on which country you are from. Thanks

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   Bob Zermopposted 11 years ago

   As an American, gonna say from the few Australians I've met that they'd be chill, easy-going, and friendly. Really don't know any Australians well, except for one friend who's 3rd generation. Hope to go there personally someday and find out!

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   MickSposted 11 years ago

   Based on my experiences with Australians in the 70s when I was at university, it would be easy to answer - 'Dame Edna or especially LesPatterson'. However, that ignores all the 'normal' Australians who are, like the rest of us everywhere, just struggling to live their lives.  I don' believe there we can make typical any nationality.

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   LaThingposted 11 years ago

   Unfortunately, I have not met any true Australian. Only in hubpages:)
   So the first thing that comes into mind is "Crocodile Dundee" .... lol

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   JohnGreasyGamerposted 11 years ago

   You mean "racism and stereotypical judgements"? Well, I'm an avid player of Team Fortress 2 and the Australian Sniper class. So I often think, "Kangaroo wife", "Jarate (the jar-based karate for the man on the go)", "Fosters (like that good call centre which I hate)" and "G'day".
   
   I'm from Great England. I don't call it Britain because everybody TL;DRs the nation as English.

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   TIMETRAVELER2posted 11 years ago

   What comes to my mind is a fun loving, hard working person who enjoys an ice cold beer once in awhile.  Also, when I think of Australians I feel as though the men are very masculine and the women beautiful and feminine.

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   feenixposted 11 years ago

   When I hear the words "typical Australian," the first thing that comes to mind is a real cool and very hospitable person.
   
   I feel that way because back in the late 1960s when I was stationed in Vietnam as a U.S. Army combat infantry soldier, the unit positioned next to mine was an Australian mechanized-infantry unit. And the men in that unit were some of the most courageous, honorable, unselfish, and fun-loving individuals I had ever known.
   
   And some of them talked me into visiting Sydney -- which I did -- and the eight days I spent in that terrific city were eight of the best days of my life. I had a real good time that I will never forget.

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   eternals3ptemberposted 11 years ago

   Easy going
   Able to withstand Vegemite, curry
   Divided over Tasmanian logging
   What's going on in Adelaide?

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   BioThreatposted 11 years ago

   Here is what I think in my imagination: I think of a kangaroo saying " 'ello mate!".
   
   in reality though, my friend who is Australian is caucasian with blond, somewhat flowy hair, and is a guy...
   As well, I personally think of them as crazy people:
   *Jump from high places, jump in cages with 13 feet long crocodiles, etc.*

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    JThomp42posted 11 years ago

    How to speak Australian'? Shrimp on the barbie. 

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       JThomp42posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry, I've not had the pleasure of knowing any any Australians. But, From what I gather they are Great people and a great ally. I'm an American. I didn't intend to offend anyone. I was simply referring to the commercials for Fosters.

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       LaThingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       lol, JThomp, that's a good one! Barbie being a barbecue.... Correct me if I am wrong,..... Aussie friends??

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    yoginijoyposted 11 years ago

    Of course, someone who looks extremely handsome like Wolverine...Hugh Jackman! Also, he would have a cute accent, live in the bush and have a wallaby for a pet!  From USA.

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