Dating experts create list of warnings about Aussie men

A video revealing the reality of being in a relationship with an Australian man has surfaced online, highlighting their obsession with all forms of sport, using confusing slang words and wearing thongs at all times.

The parody clip, which was created by YouTube channel ‘Dating Beyond Borders’, warns women from overseas to lower their expectations of grand gestures and lavish gifts, because Australian men are typically ‘unromantic’.

Foreign women should brace themselves for long afternoons watching AFL, NRL and cricket, thanks to the national love affair with sport, while developing a sense of humour to handle the playful teasing Australian men are famous for.

They must also accept coming second best to their partner’s friends, with Australian men renowned for the bond they share with their mates, as well as mastering slang terms to fit in with his social circle. 

Women from overseas should brace themselves for long afternoons watching sport, and lower their expectations of lavish gifts if they want to date an Australian man, according to a video YouTube parody account Dating Beyond Borders

BEING TOTALLY UNROMANTIC

While they are known for relaxed attitudes and fun-loving, friendly behaviour, Australian men are not typically high-achievers in the romance department.

‘He is probably not the most suave gentleman out there, but he’ll probably still charm you with his nonchalant and playful spirit,’ dating experts in the video said.

Gift giving is not their strong suit, but that doesn’t mean he’s not into you.

‘Don’t expect a lot in the traditionally romantic department…he just shows it in a different way,’ the clip explains.

WEARING THONGS EVERYWHERE

Girlfriends from overseas can expect their Australian partner to wear thongs to almost every occasion, from a day at the office to an evening in the pub.

‘Expect Aussies to be super laid back and chilled,’ the video explains.

‘If he could, he would probably wear thongs everywhere. In fact, he probably does.’

Girlfriends from overseas can expect their Australian partner to wear thongs to almost every occasion, from a day at the office to an evening in the pub.

Girlfriends from overseas can expect their Australian partner to wear thongs to almost every occasion, from a day at the office to an evening in the pub.

OBSESSING OVER EVERY SPORT

Sport plays a huge part in Australian society, with visitors flocking from all over the world to watch an almost year-round calendar of exciting events.

The nation’s long running love affair with sport means your Australian partner is likely to be obsessed with everything from AFL and NRL to basketball, cricket and tennis. 

Expect lengthy afternoons in front of the television watching ‘Grand Finals’ and hours-long test matches.

MAKING FUN OF YOU

Australian men are raised to flex their masculinity and take things ‘like a man’, which means they are prone to guarding their emotions, holding feelings close to their chest.

Foreign women should prepare for plenty of teasing and play fighting with their Australian beau, which is often how they show affection.

The nation's long running love affair with sport means your Australian partner is likely to be obsessed with everything from AFL and NRL to basketball, cricket and tennis (stock image)

The nation’s long running love affair with sport means your Australian partner is likely to be obsessed with everything from AFL and NRL to basketball, cricket and tennis (stock image)

Common Australian slang terms 

Arvo = afternoon

Avo toast = avocado on toast

Maccas = McDonald’s

Breakie = breakfast

Bogan = people of low socioeconomic status

Bottle-O = bottle shop or liquor store

Chockers = very full

Esky = cooler box, an insulated food and drink container

How you going = how are you doing 

Pash = a long passionate kiss 

Ripper = really great

Root = sex

Slab = 24-pack of beer

Togs = swim suit

We’ll be right = everything will be all right

USING SLANG TERMS

Australians are notorious for shortening words beyond recognition, using terms like ‘chockers’ instead of ‘very full’ and ‘ripper’ to describe something really great.

Foreign women must master a long list of bizarre slang if they want to easily understand an Australian partner. 

British tourist Elizabeth Beemer highlighted how Australians speak in a recent YouTube video, noting: ‘People here tend to say things really fast and in one breath.

‘So like, one for example is “We’ll be right”. What? What does that even mean? “We’ll be right” – we’ll be all right.

‘Or “how are you going” – they say “how you going” instead of “how are you doing” or like how “what’s up”. They go really fast “how are you going” like in one breath, it’s so weird.’

LOVING THEIR MATES

Australians value friendship, an admirable quality – until your boyfriend chooses ‘beers with the boys’ over candlelit dinners with you.

The video encouraged foreign girlfriends not to take things like this personally because ‘mates are super important’ to Australian men.

Australians value friendship, an admirable quality - until your boyfriend chooses 'beers with the boys' over candlelit dinners with you

Australians value friendship, an admirable quality – until your boyfriend chooses ‘beers with the boys’ over candlelit dinners with you

While undoubtedly filled with generalisations, viewers enjoyed the video, with many agreeing with the overall message. 

‘I’m an Australian woman, and this video explains why I married a foreigner!’ one woman joked.

‘The boyish charm and masculinity are appealing, but the apparent inattentiveness and lack of responsibility are not,’ an American viewer said.

The clip also attracted positive comments, with many overseas viewers praising Australian hospitality and acceptance.

‘What I love most about Australians is they never seem to judge your social status or life choices,’ a Swiss woman wrote.

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