It is the Australian way and is indeed behoven on everyone to
embrace all as ‘mate’ but with respect
and generosity . Make people
feel special by welcoming them into your greater circle through recognition of their
heritage - because that is their history and that is ‘who they are’. We are not all the same and it’s the
differences that make for interesting ‘everything’ and a successful
multi-cultural society.
Embrace the differences!!
Humans attempt to ferret out similarities so that we
perceive common ground from which to, make friends. This is neither nefarious nor does it sport
hidden agendas. It is a simple and
genuine desire to interact.
In Europe where there are many many nationalities the
question ‘where are you from’ is an ice breaker question designed to proffer
conversation [not discussion]. It is not
aggressive or demeaning or threatening or building to a racial ‘discussion’
rather it is an act of friendship to be able to just talk. Talking is good.
So, for all who see a threat by asking the question, ‘where
are you from’, get a life.
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