G’day, you mob! Fancy a bit of a yarn about what’s fair dinkum in Aussie workplaces? Well, in this week’s episode of Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, chew the fat about a hilarious story that popped up on Reddit. Turns out, someone got a bit of a telling-off for calling their boss “mate”!

So, should you be chucking around “mate” at the office? And what’s the deal with calling someone “sir” Down Under? Pete and Ian have a good old chinwag about all the ins and outs of Aussie work culture, from casual chats with the tradie to the slightly awkward boss encounters. They even have a bit of a laugh at some of the bonkers reactions to this whole “sir” business!

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the sometimes confusing world of Aussie work banter, or you just want a good laugh and to boost your listening skills with some natural Aussie English, then you won’t want to miss this episode. Give it a crack and have a listen now!