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Thread: You know you're becoming a Kiwi when........

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    Default You know you're becoming a Kiwi when........

    The mechanic tells you they'll have your car fixed within the hour and you find yourself saying "good as gold mate".

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    You make a point of learning the difference between the NZ and the Ozzie flags.

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    You look forward to mowing your lawn.

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    You complain about the traffic in a local mid-Canterbury town, even though you used to drive on the A406 in London every day. For an hour each way!

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    It's 15 deg C, blowing a brisk southerly, and it's October, so BBQ season must be upon us!

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    Aye? don't know what you're talking about mate?

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    When your summary to your boss of a recent formal client meeting is 'sweet as bro'

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    Quote Originally Posted by doreysc View Post
    When your summary to your boss of a recent formal client meeting is 'sweet as bro'

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    When formal meetings aren't formal!

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    When you instinctively know to bring the laundry in, even though it still appears to be a nice day. /nek minnit... ;D

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    When you're watching an English Premiership football match and the commentator mentions the player "Crouch" - and you immediately expect it to be followed by "Touch. Pause. Engage."


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