Episode Down Under: the Aussie Art of not giving an answer
Has anyone ever told you that Australians won't give you answers? I married one, so hear me out. You are going to love this. I marked eleven years Down Under, and every day still feels like a new lesson in the art of conversation, Australian style. As an Italian, I've navigated this maze, where straightforward questions rarely meet their match in direct answers. I dare to say that Australians don't give you an answer. Instead, they're met with a charm and wit that is as baffling as it is endearing. Along the sun-heated neaches of the East Coast, my journey through these conversations offers a window into the Aussie spirit—a spirit that loves to dodge, weave, and sometimes, lead you on a merry chase. The Everyday Dance of Dodging answers There is something unique in the Australian way of communicating, a way that took me, with my Italian penchant for clarity, some time to grasp ( and a few arguments with my husband ): 1. The How-Are-You Hokey-Pokey: - Q