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Three Games For Beginners

Here are three amusing and effective Australian techniques for maintaining the optimum level of suspense with a partner, should you end up in some kind of antipodean relationship.

Doesn't Matter

Whenever your partner comes into the house or you meet up somewhere, simply stare into thin air with a vague expression. It is immensely satisfying to see them squirm as they try to find out what's wrong.

  "You look upset."
  "No, I don't."
  "What did I do?"
  "Forget it."
  "I want to know."
  "It doesn't matter."

  This dialogue may be kept going until you get bored or your partner reaches breaking point.

Us Really

Should your partner seem a little too happy or carefree, throw your head back, sigh, shut your eyes and tighten your lips.

  "What's wrong?"
  "I was just thinking."
  "What about?"
  "Us, really."
  "What about us?"
  "You wouldn't understand."

  It is highly gratifying to see them get all awkward and worried. There is also a good chance they'll eventually develop an ulcer.

Someone Saw You

If there's the occasional relaxed moment, never wait for it to be over. If you speak quietly and with good timing - and in Australia such timings are learnt from early childhood - the atmosphere will be instantly charged with tension and guilt.

  "Someone saw you."
  "Really? Where?"
  "They wouldn't say."
  "Who was it?"
  "I better not tell you."
  "Why not?"
  "You wouldn't like what they said."
  "Why? What did they say? Tell me!"
  "No, best not."

  This can go on forever and is especially entertaining when you've made the whole thing up.


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