An Australian phrase that almost everyone repeats daily confuses international visitors.
American musician K.Flay says she was confused when Australians kept saying “no worries” during her tour Down Under in February.
In a radio interview with Triple J, she said the phrase “threw her” and made her think she was offending Australians who used the phrase.
“We say no worries but it’s in a different context. “No worries” is like when you ask someone to do you a favor and then they say, “Oh, no worries,” she explained.
“Don’t worry guys, while nothing was asked and I feel like I wasn’t worried about it.” You assume concern.
American musician K.Flay (pictured) revealed she was baffled by the way Australians say “No worries” during her tour in February
The singer said someone on the radio offered her a glass of water and when she accepted, they dropped the common saying.
“You didn’t seem to worry, you offered me water.” You just did a good thing and proposed to me, why do you say no worries?’ said radio host Concetta Caristo.
K. Flay said that when she first visited Australia, she thought she had offended people who used the term.
“It unsettled me, it’s a very Australian thing and it only happens in Australia,” she said.
The artist’s confusion divided listeners and many Australians further explained the context behind these lyrics.
“No, it’s the other way around. The person who says “no worries” is not bothered by your request. We relax,” one woman said and another agreed: “That’s how I use it.”
“We mean it’s not a worry for us to get you anything, I’m not telling you not to worry. Does this make sense?’ asked a third.
‘Yeah! I thought about it and also understood what she said. Like since we suggested doing this, isn’t it obvious that this isn’t a concern in the first place? » a fourth added.
Others shared more phrases from Australia and around the world that they had to get used to.
“Wait until someone says ‘No drama,'” someone laughed.
“It’s the same as when Brits ask ‘are you okay?’ like them, how are you? but it seems like they assume we’re not okay,” said another.
“I felt that in the UK with ‘Okay? “I would be so defensive… Yes, I’m fine, thank you!’ » a third replied.
