Posh Nosh

[shazzzz]

I am going to a posh wedding. I'm worried because I am sitting next to a well to do Australian lawyer. I am cleaner by trade of low education with a cockney accent. I am worried that we will have nothing to talk about. Any suggestions on conversation starters? Help!

[hammerman]

If he thinks any lower of you or talks down to you because of your accent or background.....he ain't worth talking to.

Ask if he's sha**ed any sheep...that'll break the ice !!!

[shazzzz]

thanks ammerman your the only one who answerd maybe they are to posh to answer

[albanman]

shazzzz, so what if he is a lawyer. He can't talk down to you bcos of your accent, his is an annoying drool. I'm cockney and proud of it and anyway you probably have a lot more interesting topics to talk about instead of him. If all else fails ask him about aussie history.......they don't have much to talk about.

[lafrancaise]

Hi shazzzz, you'll be very surprised about your Aussie 'neighbour' as one thing Aussie's don't do and that is talk down to people. He'll be spellbound by your accent and ask you to keep repeating things so he can try the accent out. After all your accent's got history behind it!

As for conversation, an Aussie is rarely lost for words and will no doubt have lots of questions. If you're stuck you can always say how you've often wondered what it's like to spend Christmas on a beach with a Christmas tree.

Just relax and enjoy yourself, nobody is better than another. Those who think they are, have a problem.

[andy-hughes]

All you need to be an excellent dinner companion is to be intrerested in the person to whom you are talking. Ask him about his country, his job, and he will do the same.Don't ever be ashamed of what you are, or what you do, be confident in yourself as a person, and you'll be just fine.

Start by asking him if he's pleased to be in England right now, as we head into summer, and Australia heads into winter. Then see what develops.

[glenis]

whatever you do, do not mention cricket or rugby !!! :)

[Royal Pollen]

Lafrancaise is right shazzzz. Aussies are the most down to earth people you�ll meet. A friend of mine says it because of the bugs, they have them all over the place. When he was there last he had to call his host into his room because there was this huge10cm spider by his bed and he was worried about it. The guy came in the room and looked at the spider and said, � Naaaa, you�re alright mate, if you mess with it, it can give u a nasty bite, but it aint gonna kill ya!!!!!�

And then he walked off. Laid back 'cause of the bugs see. I like that story even if its not the real reason.

anyway, Ill tell you what. For an ice breaker why don�t you tell him about your membership of this group and this post you�ve made. That�ll make him laugh and that�s the best thing to do for anyone the first time you meet them.

And at the end of the day, anyone so stuck-up to look down on someone who didn�t get the breaks they did is a ****** anyhow and talk to the person on the other side of you.

Best wishes to the happy couple

[WendyS]

I wouldn't worry too much. If he's a lawyer he'll probably have lots of things to talk about as he's probably used to the sound of his own voice!. Just keep the conversation directed around him and his interests, i.e.

• his most interesting case


• the one he lost which he thought he ought to have won


• sport


• Australian politics


• Where he stands on the Australian Monarchy vs Republican argument, and has living in England affected his personal opinion


• What his hobbies are


• Does he want to stay in England or return to Australia - and why


• The current water shortage in England. Do they have the same problems in Australia and how do they solve them?

That should take you through the main course at least. After that, if he's fed up with his own voice, you can start talking about your interests!

[Keeprockin]

Most people are decent,i'm sure he won't talk down to you. Never know,his parents are possibly of lower educaton and means. You'll be fine

[patacake]

ask him if any of his ancestors were deported to Australia and what crime had they committed....humble beginnings and all that!!!!!!! You will probably be better than him anyway.....don't forget that you are a very important person in your own right especially to your friends and family. Another ploy is that when you are talking to him just imagine him with no clothes on ...I am sure that will put you at ease and make you smile.
Have a great day