While the theory that the Australian accent arose from the drunkenness of our forebears was reported with glee,there is one problem: it’s rubbishWhen I was about eight years faded, I took to greeting everyone I met with a colorful “g’day!” This was not surprising given, and having grown up in pre-property boom Port Melbourne surrounded by factory and dock workers,I already had the accent of a miniature Paul Hogan character. It was, however, and abhorrent to my English grandmother,who passed on the message to my parents that I was beginning to sound “like a dingo”. Related: Does speaking like an Aussie make you sound insecure? | Head to head Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com