Slang

Australians are generally very easy going and greet people with “hi”, “g’day”, or often ask “how’s it going?” They are also more informal than in the UK – and generally more liberal. Australians use the term “mate” for both men and women and like to give eye contact when speaking. “Thongs” is the word used for “flip flops”. Australians do not understand the word “poorly” – they say “ill” or “crook” for “unwell”.