That Australia should not blindly adopt American practices. Ocker, easy-going, fair, honest. These characteristics are considered typically Australian. Compare them to the American image: smart, fast, cunning, high stressed and you will see how very opposed the two cultures really are. If you were to take a drive down the street today and take note of the numerous American images, brand names and fast food chains, you could be overwhelmed. It would be to the …showed first 75 words of 739 total…

…showed last 75 words of 739 total…use in America. While growing up, the Australian's dream was to own a big house on a large property. Now it is becoming, "When I grow up, I want to live in a little apartment that's close to the mall and McDonalds." If Australia were to embrace these qualities without evaluation then the elements that make the Australian culture so unique would slowly fade away leaving an exact replica of American styles, culture and beliefs.