The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
expression of negative feelings
attitude: some people can think like this (see more)
Many people in Australia think like this:
It is not bad to say “I feel something bad” if I say at the same time “I want to do something because of this.”
When I want to say “I feel something bad” it is good to say something else at the same time.
Some people think some words are bad words. These people think it is bad to say these words. It is good if I say one of these words at the same time.
"Fuck it's hot. I'm going to have to go for a swim to cool down."
"I'm so hungry. I'd better go to the shops to get some lunch."
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