In Australia, we only say 'mates' in the possessive form, for example:
"My mates are down at the pub."
"His mates are all good blokes"
"They are all mates of mine"
We never say "G'day mates"!
So, here's a tip:
When speaking to one person - "G'day", or "G'day mate"
Plural (more than one person) - "G'day", "G'day fellas" (when talking to a group of men)
If there are both men and women in the group - "G'day" or "G'day everyone"
If you are not sure, just say "G'day"
There an Australian song that goes:
"G'day, g'day
And how're ya goin'?
How do ya feel, and what's yer name?
G'day, g'day, and how're ya go-oin'?
G'day, g'day, g'day, g'day"..
See ya later..
"My mates are down at the pub."
"His mates are all good blokes"
"They are all mates of mine"
We never say "G'day mates"!
So, here's a tip:
When speaking to one person - "G'day", or "G'day mate"
Plural (more than one person) - "G'day", "G'day fellas" (when talking to a group of men)
If there are both men and women in the group - "G'day" or "G'day everyone"
If you are not sure, just say "G'day"
There an Australian song that goes:
"G'day, g'day
And how're ya goin'?
How do ya feel, and what's yer name?
G'day, g'day, and how're ya go-oin'?
G'day, g'day, g'day, g'day"..
See ya later..