Aussies no longer the most friendly!
 

CANADA has ousted Australia as the world's friendliest nation and -- to rub it in -- China has knocked us out of the top 10 index that rates a nation's brand name value.

The Anholt Nations Brand Index poll has found Canadians have overtaken Australians as the world's friendliest people, after interviewing 25,000 people in 35 developed and developing countries.

Australia also was bumped down two places in the brand name valuation index, from ninth to 11th, as China made its debut in the top 10.

But Australia managed to hold down the top spot as a holiday destination "if money was no object" and ranks as the country richest in natural beauty, closely followed by New Zealand.

NBI creator Simon Anholt said the poll, taken quarterly, highlighted how each nation was viewed by the rest of the world, reflecting aspects of trade, tourism and immigration.

"Although Australia may have slipped from being seen as the world's friendliest nation, its reputation has improved in exports, governance and culture," Mr Anholt said.

"Although global public opinion may not see the Aussies saying 'G'day' quite as much as before, there is a growing awareness of the country's booming economy, and the world is perhaps starting to take Australia a little more seriously."

Australia has dropped one place to sixth in overall tourism popularity, which is headed by Italy, France and Spain.

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ive always wanted to visit Australia

Australia is a nice country... its just so fucking boring.

You sound like two swedish girls I met in argentina. They didn't like Australia because apparently the food was *shit*. When asked what they ate - pies and chips from the service station up the road from their hostel :error

We as the fucking most friendly, RIGHT!!!:mad:

that's just fucking bullshit.

so wrong :1orglaugh:1orglaugh

You are kidding, right ?

:helpme

Australia has some of the world's finest beaches, some of the finest sea food, beef, and produce, gorgeous babes, etc .... cleanest air and water in the world (Cape Grim, Tasmania)

lots of natural beauty, and plenty of night life ... if you get bored then you must be boring! :winkwink:

It is in my plans to have me a visit to see you Lindsey. :thumbsup

You and yours welcome anytime my friend.

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I am Australian. :1orglaugh

Like I said, its a nice country but its dull. It's as cosmopolitan as bangers and mash. London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague are exciting places, and not just because of the nightlife but because of the art, culture and history. Australia is a cultural wasteland.... but a nice place to live all the same.

i'll tell you what, it's definitely not quebecers who are making Canada the most friendly!!!

When did the French leave Canada?

And just to expand a little. I also don't like the way this country is headed.

Australians are becoming arrogant, apathetic (we've always been apathetic though), overly materialistic, self-obsessed mindless little nationalists with an overwhelming sense of entitlement. We need to wake up to ourselves and learn to take and accept criticism instead of getting all pissy, pre-menstrual and defensive.

That's a bit harsh mate, Melbourne is pretty cultural these days. Food, arts, nightlife, etc. But if your not a happy camper you can always bugger off, nobody is forcing you to live here. :)

-N

OMG !!!

Are you saying we are in danger of becoming American ??

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I was thinking the same thing LOL

They must not have been to the East side here in Vancouver

I thought Porn Farmer must have come from Melbourne - he obviously doesn't come from Queensland :1orglaugh

Canadians have always been pretty much known for being friendly... I've never met an australian but my friend did on a vacation the other month & hadnothign but good things to say. I can't wait to go to Australia on a vacation, it looks like sucha beautiful place to vacation.

Australians are apathetic, but then again, Australians have never really had their lifestyle challenged, so they just don't give a fuck.

Nice statement that.

:2 cents::thumbsup

Us Aussies are the friendliest people in the world and I'll fucking glass any cunt that says otherwise!!

but Canadians go seal clubbing

how can that be friendly?

Maybe we're about to see a change. Johnnie touched a very raw nerve when he set about changing the industrial landscape and Australians aren't quite as apathetic as they once were.

Climate change is also having an affect on Australians - I can't remember ever seeing so much talk on TV across Australia about conserving water before and I've been through a few droughts in different parts of the country over the years.

Yep, definitely becoming more American.

Go Fuck yourself :1orglaugh

http://www.battspics.com/blog_posts/...lf_large/1.jpg

Yep, the old predictable 'love it or leave it' bullshit. :1orglaugh The sad reality is that most Australians (like most Americans) are simply incapable of dealing with any criticism of their own country in a mature way. They act like spoilt little petulant brats.

This thread is a testament to that.

So are your posts :2 cents:

I have no problem with legitimate criticism of Australia on any level - cultural, political, you name it. Only a mindless, nationalistic drone - which unfortunately is what most Australians have become (Americans-lite I like to think of them as these days) - respond with childish, petulant, kneejerk defensiveness.

And all I said is that Australia is boring. Which, mostly, it is.... IMO.

I don't fucking think so

Miss Phoenix says....

I agree and raise you a "My Ass" CTB:winkwink:


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I don't think Australia is better or worse than America or many other places ... it's simply different, and differences and tolerance is part of freedom ... I still enjoy many freedom here and Australia has been good to me! :thumbsup

I'm afraid if I ever go to Australia I won't come back ;-)

Trust me brutha, you wouldn't.

:winkwink::thumbsup

It's as wonderful feeling returning home to Australia! :)

You must be lost, this isn't a contest thread

Gold coast is on my list within next year or two. You shall be one of the top of my lists of sites to see in Aus hehe. :winkwink::thumbsup Would be nice to get to spend some actual time with you instead of the 5 minutes we get to talk at a show hehe. :winkwink:

I hear the Aussies beat their Koalas and the Roo's