The Special Language on the Sunshine Coast

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.

It would be good to be able to understand the locals while you are there, so some of the terms that Aussies say sound a bit strange, but learning them would be a good thing. For example instead of the phrase have to go, Aussies will say avago, which is actually what it sounds like if you say if speedily. Also if there is a person here who is pissed, that means they are drunk not angry.

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.

Everyone here will greet you with a g'day mate as they are some of the most laid back and friendly people in the world which makes for a very relaxing vacation on the Sunshine Coast. In the night time after all the relaxing beach time is done you may want to join in the fun and go get a grog, it's an alcoholic drink, at the bar. But be very careful as the driving laws here are very strict about drinking and driving, you may choose to go by the bottle shop, the liquor store, pick something up to bring back to the hotel.

Just be careful what you say and don't assume that the words you are hearing mean what you think they do while in the Sunshine Coast. In Australia a kiwi is a kiwi but a New Zealander is also a Kiwi so if you don't know what they mean by what they are saying don't assume the worst. You will find most to be kindhearted in this region so if you think that they are saying something to insult you it is probably just your misunderstanding.

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