Saturday, November 21, 2009

ow it is like to live in Australia



How it is like to live in Australia?
i have heard contradicting info from people living there or visiting especially when talking generally about the pros and cons of an Arab to live there permanently..i know lots of you fine guys are there and your opinions are important to me.
Lebanon - 10 Answers
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I found it boring after a while and too conservative and that is why I moved away again! If you are looking for a quiet life with beautiful nature it is good! I was also shocked by the excessive alcohol consumption there! Lee, I used to live in Melbourne! Maybe I am just too much used to the cultural and historical diversity of Europe!
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I'd like to know what area Selena was living in! I come from Queensland and we're incredibly relaxed there. I have found the more southern areas to be conservative with things like dress and expectations. It's like any other place - pick a rural area, get a rural lifestyle, head to the city and that's what you'll get. Is Australia a tough place for a minority to live in? In some areas, definitely. Like any nation the more rural you get, the smaller the minds seem to, but city areas are definitely more multicultural. That said, there are always the exceptions to the rules. Don't let the possibility of racists rule your decision. Come and see for yourself.
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Well, they dont have water!!! They have to shower all together!!! They cant have a pool, Because the cannot fill it up!! They cant have a washing machine, nor a dish washer!! They cannot wash their cars but only in the station!!! They cannot shower for more than 3 minutes daily THEY DONT HAVE WATER!!! BTW: Aussie told me these EDIT: Hats Off Webby
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Don't believe that woman ! She distorts , exaggurates & twists my words to suit her own purposes ! Yes , there is a water shortage.. Yes, we are required to limit our use of water , but as I write it happens to be pouring & we have had the best rain in a very long time over the last few days. This country is one of the few on earth where people can live free of the sort of racial tension so common in many parts of the world.......where if you work hard you will be rewarded ....where the religious discrimination practised in many parts of the world is not a part of our way of life. Even Ghanouge would be welcomed here ....doesn't that speak volumes ! lol edit...You said what I could not say Webby...congratulations !
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let's be honest here: I have to tell you that there is a lot of talk about racism against Arabs. So let's be fair: the sorts of Arabs who choose to migrate to Australia are nothing I met in Lebanon and nothing to be proud of. Many of them decide not to mix or adapt here, they don't bother to learn English and don't worry about educating their children leaving them to roam the streets in gangs ( I know, I have worked with these people) The concept of being paid unemployment is so huge that they milk it as much as they can. Insurance fraud? ditto. These people have hijacked the word Arab, because they make the news and we don't. Having said that, I can honestly say that in the 20 years I have lived here, I, nor my family, have never felt discriminated against or treated differently because of our origin. My conclusion is that if you intend to live in a country, you need to be ready to live its life, people aren't stupid, they can tell the difference between law abiding, tax payers " normal new Australians" and those who want it all without giving an inch.
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hey beautiful well there is alot of rasict remarks abour arabs all the times.. but that just depends on who it is (who you are around and where you live) there are lots of up sides to it.. the government helps with lots of financial things.. i wont go into detail but if you like i would tell you... there are jobs ready for everyone f the people are willing to work!! of all sorts.. there is a water shortage as ghanouj said.. but that dosnt mean we dont do the thigns she said about.. we live in a free country to make our own oppinions nad choices... religious and what we think is right!! i also would like to say that what the ppl above me said is true!! if you want more detail let me know ill be happy to explain m,ore
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I don't know really , But if I was thinking to immigrate , it will be UK or Canada better than Aus.
8 :
OK 1st in Australia from the outside looks like Heaven,from the inside,its like u live ur life u and ur family and thats it,u hardly know ur neighbors or who lives next door to u,u live to work,u work to live,u live among all kind of different ppl from all around the world,working over there can be good for managing ur life,but other than that its nice,and yes ppl can be racist toward arabs and muslims!
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It's a Webby and Aussie's world!
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I have no clue; but from what I am reading above, it seems that Australia is like any other place: you are not in your country, and you should be following the country's rules and way of life. Otherwise, how can you expect to be accepted by them? When in Rome, do like the Romans do! If you turn the table, how would you welcome an Australian that is not following or at least respecting your ways?





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