Let's get back to civilised discussion about EUR. Before doing...

Let's get back to civilised discussion about EUR.

Before doing so, let me assert that my knowledge of how the word 'mate' is used in Australia is based on decades of experience as an Australian citizen.

Do you really think that I depended on Google? No, but in scholarly circles it is common to back up a personal statement with a reference. Don't you know that?

It is impossible for me to believe that the Aussies here agree with your pejorative use of the word 'mate'. I'm glad to see that three posters have joked their way out of that.