What are the myths about Australians?

Myth: That Australia is a classless society.

Fact: Only when compared to the British.

Myth: That Australians are an informal, relaxed people.

Fact: Only when compared to the British.

Myth: That Australians are an open, friendly society.

Fact: Only when compared to the British.

Myth: That Australians are rugged frontiersmen.

Fact: Only 5% of them are, though they are the ones who make it to the silver screen.

Myth: That Australians are crude classless tourists.

Fact: Only 5% of them are, though they are the ones who make it to Bali.

Myth: That Australians have the most gorgeous accent on Earth, and are guaranteed to get laid when they go to the States.

Fact: … well *I* didn’t…

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