Guest Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I found this definition of Australianness ..... " Egalitarianism underpins so many of our other hallmarks of Australianness. In particular, our love for an underdog and despise for the tall poppy. The championing of the underdog supports our egalitarianism ideals as it reinforces the belief we are all equal. That no one should be superior, and nor someone inferior. Australians are mindful of giving off the impression that we think we’re better than anyone else. And we regulate our own sense of superiority through modesty, humbleness, authenticity and a self-deprecating sense of humour." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneSoup Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 http://youtu.be/7i15OPuFvmA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 http://youtu.be/7i15OPuFvmA Thanks StoneSoup I had heard about it but not seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I found this definition of Australianness ..... " Egalitarianism underpins so many of our other hallmarks of Australianness. In particular, our love for an underdog and despise for the tall poppy. The championing of the underdog supports our egalitarianism ideals as it reinforces the belief we are all equal. That no one should be superior, and nor someone inferior. Australians are mindful of giving off the impression that we think we’re better than anyone else. And we regulate our own sense of superiority through modesty, humbleness, authenticity and a self-deprecating sense of humour." Understanding Australianness is a complex task. Kind of excludes you really doesn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 " Understanding Australianness is a complex task. Kind of excludes you really doesn't it." Not at all I understand completely, I have a couple of great Australian friends. In fact my boyfriend and I were only out drinking with one last night, a highly qualified science teacher. Not that you would believe, there are Thai students studying advance level science in anycase. But hey, they love Thailand, and understand Thainess, which might make a difference .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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My Penis is hungry Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I think we understand Thainesss, however we refuse to think its good to worship the rich, subjugate the poor, and never question whats presented as "government truthiness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Then you wouldn't make a good American either these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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