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There are a few phrases Australians hear overseas that tend to land… poorly.

Living in the United States, I’ve had my share of well-intentioned comments that triggered an automatic eye-roll — not out of offence, but familiarity.

In this episode, I look at seven things people often say to Australians, and why they don’t always land the way intended.

We’ll explore:

• The stereotypes that still follow Australians abroad
 • Why certain phrases feel dated or oversimplified
 • How humour and slang get misunderstood
 • And what actually builds better cross-cultural connection

This isn’t about scolding anyone.

It’s about how easy it is to reduce a country to a handful of clichés — and how much more interesting things become when you move past them.

If you’ve ever had your own culture summed up in one sentence, you’ll probably recognise the feeling.

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