Do americans have any problems understanding an aussie accent?

Question

Thinking about travelling to the US sometime. I've already been told not to call everyone "mate" and not to say things like "bloody h**l" because that can be seen as offensive (especially in the southern states).

Answer 1

Nope. We have a few differences, but it's still really easy to communicate.

Answer 2

well i can understand and yeah we dont use those words. dont say shiela either or "i'm on holiday" say "i am on vacation." i wouldnt see it as offensive its obvious youre from another country. oh yea dont say "yanks'(i can see that as offensive) but people from the south call the northerns (people from new york, boston, around there ) yankees.

Answer 3

No. I don't think you'll have a problem. Mate is good and so is bloody h**l...never heard of that being offensive.

Answer 4

We usually have no problem understanding the Aussie accent, and neither of those sayings are offensive.

Answer 5

No, we can understand your accents just fine. Speak however you normally do, people aren't going to be offended at little things like "bloody h**l" or "mate." If anything, people will find it funny or interesting. Yes, some of the southern states are a little stuck back in time, but overall, you should have no worries. I think you might be surprised how friendly people will be towards you.

Have fun!

Answer 6

I don't have any problems with it. I live near the world's largest naval base, so we have all types of international sailors that surface at the nightclubs I go to, and nothing is sexier to me than an international man. Don't worry about your accent, and say what you want to say. And if they don't like it, tell them to beat it.

Answer 7

yes we understand your accent fine, bloody h**l isn't offensive to us or saying mate, we know its part of your lingo, your accents are beautiful, please come and have a wonderful time.