I am a Kiwi but am also an Aussie citizen. When people here ask me where I'm from I've been saying NZ because the Aus government has been so horrible I've been ashamed and embarrassed. Now we've finally got a less embarrassing govt I could admit to my Aussie citizenship but I feel like I should continue to give NZ the credit.
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General O/T Chit Chat Thead II
- Thread starter Tee
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February
I think, therefore I am, I think ...
Yes, I'm an Aussie citizen too, and still manage to hold two passports.I am a Kiwi but am also an Aussie citizen. When people here ask me where I'm from I've been saying NZ because the Aus government has been so horrible I've been ashamed and embarrassed. Now we've finally got a less embarrassing govt I could admit to my Aussie citizenship but I feel like I should continue to give NZ the credit.
I hope if Aus becomes a republic in the future I won't have to give away my British one.
While I still have my mum, sister and niece in England, I'll always consider myself English. When I'm here and going back to the UK for a holiday, I still say I'm going home, and when I'm there and returning back I say I'm going home. In fact, I usually can't wait to get back here!
I hope if Aus becomes a republic in the future I won't have to give away my British one.
I wouldn't worry about that. Well, unless you want to enter Aussie politics

February
I think, therefore I am, I think ...
Um, nope!I wouldn't worry about that. Well, unless you want to enter Aussie politics![]()
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
So posting this as a follow up to my last comment. Also saving all the details on this drama but it’s pretty well documented for anyone interested.Any influencers who aren't doing the right thing you want to dob in?
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ACCC to crack down on misleading influencer endorsements across social media
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30.1K Likes, 2.5K Comments. TikTok video from Nuha (@devotedly.yours): "Credit to @psychadvice for posting this possible update on the L’Oreal + Mikayla situation. I hope this doesn’t make Mikayla disappear for too long. Sending her love 🙏🏽❤️". original sound - Nuha.

BBpenguin88
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dob?Any influencers who aren't doing the right thing you want to dob in?
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ACCC to crack down on misleading influencer endorsements across social media
Consumer watchdog received over 150 tip-offs about influencers who reportedly failed to disclose affiliations with products they were promotingwww.theguardian.com
BBpenguin88
Well-Known Member
mutleypiss?nnn not Kingston putting this thread in a coma since FEBRUARY.
Where's that homo mutleypiss?
nnn not Kingston putting this thread in a coma since FEBRUARY.
Where's that homo mutleypiss?

MADSSS!! heeelloOOoooo
@mutleyp - off living his best life. I miss him too.

BBpenguin88
Well-Known Member
I was married to a Brit & I tried to get our daughter to claim dual citizenship. Actually, his father was born in S Africa so she could claim to be African American too. Home is where your heart is, February.Yes, I'm an Aussie citizen too, and still manage to hold two passports.
I hope if Aus becomes a republic in the future I won't have to give away my British one.
While I still have my mum, sister and niece in England, I'll always consider myself English. When I'm here and going back to the UK for a holiday, I still say I'm going home, and when I'm there and returning back I say I'm going home. In fact, I usually can't wait to get back here!

I think more context is needed.How would you interpret a laughing response like “haha thanks” to a complement? Is it a genuine response? Or just a response for the sake of a response?
On a surface level it sounds like a dismissal but a lot of people don't know how to respond to compliments. So it very well could just be an awkward response.
I myself can't respond well to compliments. In my mid 30s I started working out. I'd have people go, "you're looking good." My response would be some awkward walking back of the compliment. I couldn't just take it. I even had friends say, "just take the compliment." So I had to train myself to just go against my instincts and say something like, "thank you, I've been training hard." It's against my instincts of what to say, so is that not genuine? Or just trying to navigate social interactions?
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
I was being flirty with someone on IG. Their vibe has been off for a little while now and I can’t quite put my finger on it.I think more context is needed.
On a surface level it sounds like a dismissal but a lot of people don't know how to respond to compliments. So it very well could just be an awkward response.
I myself can't respond well to compliments. In my mid 30s I started working out. I'd have people go, "you're looking good." My response would be some awkward walking back of the compliment. I couldn't just take it. I even had friends say, "just take the compliment." So I had to train myself to just go against my instincts and say something like, "thank you, I've been training hard." It's against my instincts of what to say, so is that not genuine? Or just trying to navigate social interactions?
This is how I responded to a clip of him dancing at a festival… May be a little more than flirty IDK


I was being flirty with someone on IG. Their vibe has been off for a little while now and I can’t quite put my finger on it.
This is how I responded to a clip of him dancing at a festival… May be a little more than flirty IDK. It’s the second time in the past couple of days I’ve gotten this “haha thanks” response.
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I would treat the Haha in that context like a smiley face. An expression of a good mood.
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
The guy oozes sex appeal... You guys are right and I’m probably just overthinking.I would say he is haha-ing at the being too handsome for his own good - as in he is he is naughty and he knows it!
From one overthinker to another - just enjoy the flirting and try not to let the overdrive kick in. Sometimes words are just words and not anywhere near as deep as the meaning we think they might be sometimes!The guy oozes sex appeal... You guys are right and I’m probably just overthinking.