A survey conducted by the e-learning platform Preply asked more than 1,500 residents of the 50 largest metropolitan areas to rate the banter level in their city.
Sydney ranked no. 1 on the list, scoring 100 on the banter scale, with the national average “banter score” at 82. Melbourne scored 90 in the no. 2 spot, followed by Darwin, scoring 89, in the third spot.
Here are Australia’s 10 banter capitals, according to Preply (with “banter score”):
1. Sydney - 100
2. Melbourne - 90
3. Darwin - 89
4. Newcastle - 88
5. Cairns - 87
6. Brisbane - 86
7. Gold Coast - 85
8. Adelaide - 84
9. Townsville - 83
10. Coffs Harbour - 82
Key findings front the survey:
- Benefits of banter: Over half of the respondents agree that banter helps to lighten a tense situation and can make conversations more enjoyable and memorable.
- Reasons people banter: 65% of respondents said they use banter to make someone laugh. This is followed by building rapport with someone (47%) and diffusing tense situations (41%)
- When banter is negative: Over half of respondents agreed that banter is inappropriate when insensitive to others’ feelings or considered excessive teasing.
- Acceptable banter topics and topics to avoid: The top three popular topics for banter include (1) sense of humour, (2) habits or hobbies, and (3) fashion sense. Respondents agreed the topics that should be avoided include (1) choice of partner, (2) political views, and (3) bad hairstyle.
- Who we banter with: Australians enjoy banter the most with their partners (32%), followed by their colleagues (30%), while they banter the least with children (10%) and strangers (8%).
- Useful situations for banter: The top three most useful situations for banter include a party with friends to lighten the mood (67% of respondents), at work to create a relaxed atmosphere (55%), and during a first date to break the ice (36%).
- Banter and the workplace: Over half of the respondents agreed (51%) that banter should be accepted in the workplace as long as it is light-hearted and appropriate. Only 11% thought all forms of banter should be avoided in the workplace for the sake of professionalism.
- Banter with friends: Regarding banter on a night out, 32% of respondents love it and thought that good-natured banter, clever jokes, and witty comebacks are all part of a fun evening out. Only 8% felt that banter has no place in polite company. Most respondents prefer to banter with friends at barbecues (51%), at the pub (48%), and while playing sports (26%).
Amy Pritchett, Culture Director of Preply, says:
“Banter is a part of Australian culture, and whether we are making fun of situations, our friends, or our predicaments, no one does it quite like we do.
We surveyed over 1,500 residents of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in Australia. We asked them about the banter in their city, including who they enjoy bantering with, what they love about bantering, and topics people should avoid.
Australia's top three banter capitals include Sydney, Melbourne, and Darwin. In addition, our survey revealed the best benefits of banter are that it helps lighten a tense situation and make conversations more enjoyable. Most also agreed that partner choice, political views, and hairstyle should be avoided while bantering.”
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