Are Australians really all that friendly?
Australians have always been considered some of the more relaxed and friendly people that you’ll ever meet as you travel throughout the world.
But is this changing?
As the world gets smaller through the advent of modern technology, this wonderful country isn’t as removed as it once was from the rest of the world. All of a sudden, Australia isn’t a big island in the middle of the ocean anymore. Australia is now a major player on the world market, and a “no worries” attitude doesn’t necessarily cut it when dealing with the international business market. The world is becoming a much more competitive place, and as it grows smaller, the fight to keep your head above water can become a bit more difficult. The “no worries” attitude doesn’t always fly. How long will we be able to hold on to this laid back attitude?
I’m not going to sit here and predict if the Australian outlook on life will change over the coming years, as it would be futile. It’s not if, but when. Australia has had an influx of immigrants from overseas over the last decade. Almost 1 in 4 residents of Sydney are foreign born, and when you have that kind of exterior influence on a country, customs and attitudes will change. While these can change rather quickly, stereotypes don’t. Fortunately, Australia has a great stereotype on the international scene, and these stereotypes aren’t shunned by the average Aussie. Backyard BBQ’s while throwing back a few stubbies and appreciating your close mates is part of what makes you an Aussie. While I’m relatively new to this lifestyle, only being in Australia for about 14 months now, these stereotypes are easy to adopt.
While Australia becomes a more of a world player, it’ll never be a economic benchmark. But Australians seem to be OK with that.
I would too, especially if that meant holding on to a “No Worries!” attitude.
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I think technology makes us less patient and tolerable of others. We know how quickly something can be done, how easily accessible a person is via black berry or tweeting. We just live in a I want it now, can’t wait world…heck even the microwave is putting a rush on dinner.
Never been to Australia, but would love to one day.
btw, your photos are beautiful, you can delete this post if you want, it’s not related, but i had to tell ya.
I’m an Aussie… and most of us are still very friendly
The thing you have to remember about “Aussies” is that, yes we do know how to be laid back and a lot of us have a “no worries” attitude – BUT that has always been mixed with a very high work ethic!! We work hard and then we say “no worries” to our mates that can’t make it out for drinks.
Your are right about the “influx of immigrants” – I find it strange how we end up with “sub-communities” with varying cultures and attitudes.