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Originally Posted by ormred
In your discussions in chat, do you find any discernibled differences betwen men from your side of the equator and us uppity northerners?
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Now THAT's an interesting question.
I'm an American. When I spent my two months in NZ and OZ I stayed almost exclusively in backpacker places (mostly like youth hostels, although I was definitely BEYOND the far side of youth). There were a lot of interesting discussions about different nationalities and ethnic groups and the accompanying stereotypes. One of the things I came away with is comparing Americans to Canadians is like Australians to Kiwis (New Zealanders). Americans and Ozzies tend to be brash, outspoken, etc., etc., in all the positive and negative aspects, and the Canucks and Kiwis tended to be more reserved. Yes, there are a lot of other differences between Seppos (Yanks) and Ozzies, but there was a lot in common, too.
It will be interesting to hear
valley's response to this. Although I'll consider it to be a personal, and not definitive answer, from having been to Hobart, it is MY assumption that Tassies are a little closer to the NZ/Canadian quieter model, overall, than to the BIG AUSSIE PERSONALITY.
Valley, whaddaya think?
Finally, if any of you consider touring OZ and NZ, let me know and I'll try to give you some advice. I traveled there in my nudist days (early 1990s), but non-swinger days, just to let you know. Both NZ and OZ are great places to visit and actually, unless you are wedded to FIRST CLASS accommodations, many -- but DEFINITELY not all -- of the backpacker places provide more than adequate lodging with the advantage of mingling with Ozzies and Enzers as well as people from around the world.
Now I REALLY must get back there...