The Sunshine Coast Has a Language All Its Own
It may seem you are traveling to an English speaking country when you are headed for holiday on Australia's Sunshine Coast, but there are quite a number of cultures who have settled in this country and the English language here is very different from England or America.
The people here have a very laid back attitude and Strine is the name of the slang form spoken here.
Also this will have some different definitions for words that you think you know already.
There are many different Aussie terms that are a bit off and learning them may seem tedious however being able to understand the natives may be essential at some point during your visit.
For instance you will find that Aussies say avago instead of the phrase have to go.
If you say the phrase fast enough I guess that is kind of what it sounds like.
If someone in the outback is pissed they are not angry but drunk.
When you finally reach the Sunshine Coast you might find yourself a bit knackered or tired but not to worry you can pick up something at the milk bar ie.
General store that will help you sleep soundly.
That is unless you have some ankle biters with you that is right those would be your children, then rest probably won't be on the agenda.
All the people here will meet you with a g'day mate, and it may seem strange if you come from somewhere that people don't greet each other.
This is one of the wonderful things about taking a holiday on the Sunshine Coast is that these people are very relaxed, friendly and have some really laid back attitudes.
After the day is done, all your beach time is over there's always good night time activities so you may want to go for a grog, an alcoholic beverage.
But be cautious as the Outback has strict laws about drinking and driving so you might want to go to the bottle shop, liquor store, to get something to bring back to your room.
Think about what you are saying before you say it and don't think words you hear always mean what you think they should.
Australians call a kiwi a kiwi but someone from New Zealand is also known as a Kiwi, if you don't understand don't assume anything negative.
On the Sunshine Coast most are very nice people and if you don't understand they are sure to be saying something nice.
The people here have a very laid back attitude and Strine is the name of the slang form spoken here.
Also this will have some different definitions for words that you think you know already.
There are many different Aussie terms that are a bit off and learning them may seem tedious however being able to understand the natives may be essential at some point during your visit.
For instance you will find that Aussies say avago instead of the phrase have to go.
If you say the phrase fast enough I guess that is kind of what it sounds like.
If someone in the outback is pissed they are not angry but drunk.
When you finally reach the Sunshine Coast you might find yourself a bit knackered or tired but not to worry you can pick up something at the milk bar ie.
General store that will help you sleep soundly.
That is unless you have some ankle biters with you that is right those would be your children, then rest probably won't be on the agenda.
All the people here will meet you with a g'day mate, and it may seem strange if you come from somewhere that people don't greet each other.
This is one of the wonderful things about taking a holiday on the Sunshine Coast is that these people are very relaxed, friendly and have some really laid back attitudes.
After the day is done, all your beach time is over there's always good night time activities so you may want to go for a grog, an alcoholic beverage.
But be cautious as the Outback has strict laws about drinking and driving so you might want to go to the bottle shop, liquor store, to get something to bring back to your room.
Think about what you are saying before you say it and don't think words you hear always mean what you think they should.
Australians call a kiwi a kiwi but someone from New Zealand is also known as a Kiwi, if you don't understand don't assume anything negative.
On the Sunshine Coast most are very nice people and if you don't understand they are sure to be saying something nice.
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