True Blue Aussie
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have truly attempted to be kind when it comes to Aussie spelling. Sometimes the grammar hits me, and I will make a correct, but when you share it's your way, I leave it alone. LOL I have a feeling you're right about the diversity issue. I run across this when reviewers don't appreciate my morals in writing my romance. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have truly attempted to be kind when it comes to Aussie spelling. Sometimes the grammar hits me, and I will make a correct, but when you share it's your way, I leave it alone. LOL I have a feeling you're right about the diversity issue. I run across this when reviewers don't appreciate my morals in writing my romance. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Barbara. I count you as one of my dear friends here, and I know you understand about cultural differences. But you are right. People judge often on whether they like the subject matter (or morals or values of the writer, or not, not on the quality of the writing, and that's a pity. Thanks for the good wishes too.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Well, as for me, I love the differences whether Aussie and English. It expands my knowledge and interest in language. Imagine if we all used the same terms and same meaning? I think writing would lose its interest.
(maybe too, the lingo gives you more opportunity to rhyme!)
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Well, as for me, I love the differences whether Aussie and English. It expands my knowledge and interest in language. Imagine if we all used the same terms and same meaning? I think writing would lose its interest.
(maybe too, the lingo gives you more opportunity to rhyme!)
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much Mary. I am so glad you can appreciate all the various cultural differences. Some American ways of saying things surprise me, but that then provokes thought into why it is different. Most reviewers are gracious even if they think my spelling is all wrong; there's just a few who condemn without knowing or understanding cultural differences. Thanks for a great review.
Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The Aussie accent and unique language is quaint and you should not apologise for your local dialect and culture. As we all know Aussies originate from the English as the Americans do and then they take on their own language which is great. Always stand by your Aussie ways, it is who you are, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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The Aussie accent and unique language is quaint and you should not apologise for your local dialect and culture. As we all know Aussies originate from the English as the Americans do and then they take on their own language which is great. Always stand by your Aussie ways, it is who you are, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thanks Dolly for your super review. Much appreciated. Most reviewers are understanding and tolerant of cultural differences. Just a few who don't realise there are other countries represented on this site!
Wendy
Comment from zanya
Well done for 'tackling' this, sometimes, subterranean issue with such a lighthearted and wonderful approach - that's part of the 'fun', is it not that makes the world go around- a poem that flows
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Well done for 'tackling' this, sometimes, subterranean issue with such a lighthearted and wonderful approach - that's part of the 'fun', is it not that makes the world go around- a poem that flows
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thank you Zanya! I appreciate your lovely review. Yes, learning about each other's ways - across the whole world - is part of the enrichment of life. Many thanks.
Wendy
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Wendy,
a fine rhyming peeve. I guess most Aussies and Pommies get a bit of a ribbin' when it comes to our subtle differences, Of course I have had, let say... misunderstanding about certain phrases, spelling, the colloquialisms here on site over the years.
The thing I find the most interesting is, I seem to 'get' and understand most everything the others write... hmmmm, well, the other day I didn't know what a jump scream was, but I'm usually pretty good at picking up the lingo, just takes a little longer sometimes.
I really enjoyed reading this Pet Peeve poem... it's even a tad ironical, I have a post ready to go about misunderstandings. Yes, Inspired by a couple of interactions with what I can only call, a language barrier... or possibly the fact of when one writes something with a set intention and it means something totally different to the reader. So yes, this post plastered a smile on my laughin' gear right from the image and the first verse, and well the smile carried on right to the end. No, not just the poem, your notes as well.
The poem is a very clever construction with clear content... relayed straight as a die for everyone to understand.
I too will be writing only in Australian English. On the other side of the coin... us Aussies do have some peculiar sayings, it must be confusing to the uninitiated? Going off topic a tad... I love the immigrants who come to live in Australia and start using the slang, it really makes me smile at the way they make a meal of it, but boy, I love them trying regardless. Remember the movie...'They're a weird mob'? Guess it all sums it up there.
Hope you don't lose any stars, or ruffle any bald eagle feathers with your creative touch, I so enjoyed reading it.
I love it... it's spot on the mark.
All the very best in this contest, a great entry!
With our thoughts we create...
confusing contradictions.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Hi Wendy,
a fine rhyming peeve. I guess most Aussies and Pommies get a bit of a ribbin' when it comes to our subtle differences, Of course I have had, let say... misunderstanding about certain phrases, spelling, the colloquialisms here on site over the years.
The thing I find the most interesting is, I seem to 'get' and understand most everything the others write... hmmmm, well, the other day I didn't know what a jump scream was, but I'm usually pretty good at picking up the lingo, just takes a little longer sometimes.
I really enjoyed reading this Pet Peeve poem... it's even a tad ironical, I have a post ready to go about misunderstandings. Yes, Inspired by a couple of interactions with what I can only call, a language barrier... or possibly the fact of when one writes something with a set intention and it means something totally different to the reader. So yes, this post plastered a smile on my laughin' gear right from the image and the first verse, and well the smile carried on right to the end. No, not just the poem, your notes as well.
The poem is a very clever construction with clear content... relayed straight as a die for everyone to understand.
I too will be writing only in Australian English. On the other side of the coin... us Aussies do have some peculiar sayings, it must be confusing to the uninitiated? Going off topic a tad... I love the immigrants who come to live in Australia and start using the slang, it really makes me smile at the way they make a meal of it, but boy, I love them trying regardless. Remember the movie...'They're a weird mob'? Guess it all sums it up there.
Hope you don't lose any stars, or ruffle any bald eagle feathers with your creative touch, I so enjoyed reading it.
I love it... it's spot on the mark.
All the very best in this contest, a great entry!
With our thoughts we create...
confusing contradictions.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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I always look forward to your comments. I have no idea what a "jump scream" is either, although I can imagine it's when you do both simultaneously. Never heard of that one before.
Love your "laughing gear" what a super expression! Yes, I remember "What a weird mob", and you have probably read Ahn Do's experiences - he is extremely humorous and well worth reading. Your review made me smaile. I don't seem to have ruffled any feathers - perhaps the ruffled feathers did not deign to review this one! Thanks too for your good wishes. Enjoy the rest of the weekend in your beautiful corner of the world.
Wendy
Wendy
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
No problem here - I love the Australian accent - and your writing. While following friends with English and Australian backgrounds, I've become accustomed to different spellings.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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No problem here - I love the Australian accent - and your writing. While following friends with English and Australian backgrounds, I've become accustomed to different spellings.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thank you Verna! A lovely review - and most reviewers are just like you. Many have become wonderful friends. I guess there'll always be a few who forget there is a whole world of English speakers with slightly different ways of saying and spelling things. To me it's enriching, and interesting - and sometimes thought-provoking.
Wendy
Comment from Pantygynt
That's right Sheila, you show 'em. Your English is closer to mine than theirs is anyway. At the end of the day I have to be the rightest because it all started with my lot. Just consider what you all got up to once you left old blighty's shores. Anyway what about the bleddy Sarth Efricans? Nothing but a load bores or boers. Ach please Deddy this is worse then thet tar o' babel in barble.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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That's right Sheila, you show 'em. Your English is closer to mine than theirs is anyway. At the end of the day I have to be the rightest because it all started with my lot. Just consider what you all got up to once you left old blighty's shores. Anyway what about the bleddy Sarth Efricans? Nothing but a load bores or boers. Ach please Deddy this is worse then thet tar o' babel in barble.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thanks, mate! Love your review. We do sometimes make fun of the British by putting on "their" accent! (We don't have an accent!) The British accent is very variable, but I actually like the Welsh and Irish best! I had an Irish colleague and his accent was a delight. When we went to visit relatives in Scotland, the children adopted a Scottish accent within days, and when during our travels they went to an American school, they had to adopt an American accent, and different words, so they could be understood. But their spelling was still always marked wrong!
Wendy
Comment from royowen
American English is a hybrid version of English, English spelling and pronunciation, I got cautioned for using Corks and Stalks, they didn't rhyme, I'm tempted to tell them, at least ours is authentically close to the real deal. Beautifully written Wendy. You tell 'em luv. (Dawn Lake) Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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American English is a hybrid version of English, English spelling and pronunciation, I got cautioned for using Corks and Stalks, they didn't rhyme, I'm tempted to tell them, at least ours is authentically close to the real deal. Beautifully written Wendy. You tell 'em luv. (Dawn Lake) Blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thanks mate! Love your review. Yes, the rhyming thing varies. I now add that to my notes, as I saw you did once recently. Of course "corks" and "stalks" rhyme! I have had such fun reviews for this piece - I had worried if it would be ignored, or people offended. Not so. It's been great to read all the different responses.
Wendy
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Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I love linguistic differences. I know some USA English because of my job, but no Australian... The origins of UK and Aussie are often the same for historical reasons, but separation has led to evolution. Interestingly, for example we get our knickers in a twist. Like you, I abhor grammatical howlers. At the moment I seem fixated on your/you're confusion. I see it everywhere. Maybe I should have been a real teacher like you. Kate xx
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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I love linguistic differences. I know some USA English because of my job, but no Australian... The origins of UK and Aussie are often the same for historical reasons, but separation has led to evolution. Interestingly, for example we get our knickers in a twist. Like you, I abhor grammatical howlers. At the moment I seem fixated on your/you're confusion. I see it everywhere. Maybe I should have been a real teacher like you. Kate xx
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much for your lovely review. Yes, "your" is a possessive (like my, his her), but the apostrophe in "you're"indicates an abbreviation for "you are", with a letter left out. People get confused because an apostrophe is used for possessive with nouns eg "John's book". I think that's the issue.
Thanks again.
Wendy
Comment from LisaMay
I will award stars, rather than take them away, for your authentic Aussie good-humoured way of pointing out judgemental attitudes to difference. I, too, get reprimanded for spelling 'mistakes' in my Aussie/Kiwi English- the reviewer reveals their own ignorance of cultural variants.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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I will award stars, rather than take them away, for your authentic Aussie good-humoured way of pointing out judgemental attitudes to difference. I, too, get reprimanded for spelling 'mistakes' in my Aussie/Kiwi English- the reviewer reveals their own ignorance of cultural variants.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thank you Jenny! Many thanks - and I greatly appreciate the highest award. Six stars is always very special. The thing is, the ones who read will be the understanding and respectful ones, rather than the ones who should read it! The bigger principle is that of intolerance and lack of respect in the way they review, as well as ignorance.
Wendy
