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Just a story about helping people in the bush and not even getting a thankyou.
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Last edited by Bushbasher; 24-12-2014, 11:10 PM.Dave
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It saddens me to say it, but I believe every word. There are people of the ethnic origins you speak about who dress smartly, speak well, and hold down professional jobs. It's just that many many of their brethren have purposeless lives, and live for alcohol. I wish i knew the solution. But I don't.[b]#[/b] 2007 D4D GX [b]#[/b] Full Privacy Tint [b]#[/b] [color=#FF0000][b] Flinders Red [/b][/color] [b]#[/b] 2 x HID LightForce 240 Blitz [b]#[/b] ARB Winch Bar [b]#[/b] Alloy Rims [b]#[/b] Hilux Washer Jets [b]#[/b] Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Horn [b]#[/b] ARB Alloy Roof Rack [b]#[/b] ARB Dual Battery System [b]#[/b] Charcoal Rough Country Canvas Seat Covers [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]Suspension:[/color]Autocraft Bilstein Shocks/Struts & Ridepro Coils [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]L.E.D[/color] Side Marker Lights [b]#[/b] ARB Onboard Air [b]#[/b] Pirelli Scorpion LT ATR 265/70's [b]#[/b][color=#0080FF]--Custom 3"exhaust---[/color]Comment
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Before we get too judgemental, I'd just like to point out that there are plenty of white fellas who suffer from the same failings.Originally posted by IRON-PAWW
For me, the good thing about this thread (and the other one, wherever it went) is that bushbasher helped these people out regardless of his misgivings about their life choices. Plenty of people would drive right by. Good on you mate.
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This sort of thing happened to me in the Kimberleys on a regular basis , I never expect a thank you but on one occasion I was plesently supprised to find a carton of beer on the doorstep of my house for helping someone ou on the Tanami a couple of days earlier, just think bushbasher you to may end up with a caroton of Emu Export and not know what to do with it .
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If I am reading between your lines then I have come to the conclusion that these people were, very possibly, I know I am clutching at straws here, of, (cue deep voice over guy) Aboriginal Descent. :shock:
Im right aren't I. And I would suggest that before political correctness changed things that they would have been referred to as "full blood" or "half caste" or similar.
If this is the case then it would be unusual for them to say 'thanks' in the way that other cultures would expect it.
So I dont think the lack of thanks would be a lack of thanks or appreciation for the kind act that you performed. And I would suggest that if that person was in a position to help you they wouldnt expect a thanks either. Its just a strange, to us, part of that culture.
I also wonder how we woud react if someone pointed out our mistake if we were to make one. I ran out of fuel once simply because I forgot to check out the guage. I did have a deliciously tasty treat in the seat next to me that may have taken my mind from other important things :shock:. I dont think I would have appreciated my white knight pointing that out to me, I would probably already be aware of it. :wink:2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.Comment
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a Colorado dual cab :shock: :shock: :shock:
You should count yourself lucky it wasn't you on the side of the road :lol: :lol: :lol:
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We stopped to help three locals stranded in the GCR a few years ago in a Ford Laser. They had no tools to jack up the vehicle to change tyres so we helped out. They were pretty grateful and while standing around they were telling us about all the sacred sites etc just up the road.
They had all the time in the world, and us Europeans had a time table to stick too, so we rushed off and had no time to contemplate what they had told us. Bit of a shame really when I think about it.Comment
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Mate, if they leave a carton of Export I will run naked down Hannan's Street!Originally posted by fishfinderThis sort of thing happened to me in the Kimberleys on a regular basis , I never expect a thank you but on one occasion I was plesently supprised to find a carton of beer on the doorstep of my house for helping someone ou on the Tanami a couple of days earlier, just think bushbasher you to may end up with a caroton of Emu Export and not know what to do with it .Dave
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Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.Comment
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The Colorado may not be as good as my Prado but it will get some new shocks on it's next service all thanks to the Holden warranty.Originally posted by bdaearthLast edited by Bushbasher; 24-12-2014, 11:11 PM.Dave
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Famous last words... anyone for a whip round, and a volunteer in Kal for delivery :twisted:Originally posted by BushbasherMate, if they leave a carton of Export I will run naked down Hannan's Street!Originally posted by fishfinderThis sort of thing happened to me in the Kimberleys on a regular basis , I never expect a thank you but on one occasion I was plesently supprised to find a carton of beer on the doorstep of my house for helping someone ou on the Tanami a couple of days earlier, just think bushbasher you to may end up with a caroton of Emu Export and not know what to do with it .Gone - 2006 TD Manual - Silver
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Ha, have to share this. 300km along the Port Hedland to Telfer pipeline we came across 1 fellow sitting on a pile of rocks. he had with him, 2 packets of winfield blues, 1 x esky full of ice and beer.
We stopped and asked him if he needed a lift or help, he asked for a lighter and said he was ok.
We passed the rocks on the way back later that day and he was not there????? Often wonder what or who150 GXL Glacier White D4D Auto,Headlight/Bonnet Protectors, Weathershields, Black widow Drawer / Fridge Slide, ARB Fridge, Satin Black ARB Delux Bull bar, Hema 5" GPS, ARB Dual battery System, Genuine Toyota Towbar, Tinted windows, Sandgrabber Mats, IPF 900 Xtreme Spotties, GME 3440 UHF Radio, Safari Snorkel, Toyota TPMS,Comment
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Originally posted by lionelFamous last words... anyone for a whip round, and a volunteer in Kal for delivery :twisted:Originally posted by BushbasherMate, if they leave a carton of Export I will run naked down Hannan's Street!Originally posted by fishfinderThis sort of thing happened to me in the Kimberleys on a regular basis , I never expect a thank you but on one occasion I was plesently supprised to find a carton of beer on the doorstep of my house for helping someone ou on the Tanami a couple of days earlier, just think bushbasher you to may end up with a caroton of Emu Export and not know what to do with it .
Happy to drop it off .... just let me get out of town before the run :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Good on you for helping. I was born and raised in Darwin and seen it ALL. Have been robbed, threatened etc but still have time to help a person in need (just more cautious these days). Nice work.Nick
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Different cultures make for interesting interactions...
Whilst Aboriginal culture may not say "thanks" nor expect a "thanks"...
Folks in the US will almost always reply to "thanks" with "you're welcome". If you don't reply in kind, it's seen as a minor social transgression.
Indians will shake their head side-to-side when they want to convey total agreement or understanding, when other cultures interpret it as "no".
Germans rap the table with their knuckles as a form of applause in meetings. But if they whistle at you, you're probably not very popular with them.
Many Asian cultures will indicate they understand what you said, when really they have no idea or don't agree with you at all.
Ultimately, many subtle non-verbal and some verbal signals need to be relearned when communicating across cultures. In cross-culture interactions, I remind myslef that generous tolerance is a worthwhile trait.
Just a thought...
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