Don’t call me ‘mate,’ and other notes from an Australian
by Marissa Price Aussies are often a misunderstood breed. When we travel overseas, we seem to be a bit of a novelty with delighted locals often throwing out the “Can you just say ‘G’day mate’ for me?” The 24.13 million Australians who populate our beautiful country are just as complicated as people from all over the world with our own issues, worries and concerns. As a whole, we’re seen as a happy-go-lucky, quick-witted bunch who enjoy a beer at a…