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Easties is a colloquial term used in Australian English to describe residents of Sydney's eastern suburbs. The stereotype is that they are generally but not exclusively the white Anglo-Saxon demographic of individuals. They are typically wealthy, from a white collar background and choose to reside in the city's generally more affluent eastern suburbs. (cf. Westies (people)).

1 Characteristics
2 References
3 See also

[edit] Characteristics

Principal identifiers are generally accepted as the following:

[edit] Appearance

For men: regularly trendy with professionally trimmed or fashionably cut hair (possibly of varying length in keeping with current trends), designer label suits, ties and soft leather (often slip-on) shoes. Often seen throughout Sydney's 'trendy areas' such as Paddington and Woollahra, sporting designer (or manicured) stubble and large, black, brand name sunglasses.See also: Fashion victim.

For women: The attractive half in Sydney, the 'money is no object' look is in. When it comes to the fashion of the East, the power suit continues to stamp its authority. Designer accessories such as Gucci handbags, uncomfortable (yet fashionable) shoes, and excessively large sunglasses are a must. The Britney Spears or 'Paris Hilton-esque', custom made 'doggy bag' (containing a miniature dog - often a Chihuahua or Shih Tzu) is also currently part of the look. Similar to the style of the hit American series 'the O.C.'.

[edit] Age bracket

Easties are generally in their late teens to mid-thirties, are regular party-goers (especially those involving cocktails or wine), and are known to be users [ teens and young adults] of social drugs such as alcohol, cocaine and ecstacy.

[edit] The stereotype

Drink of choice: Latte or wine: red, white, European beers, any cocktail, smirnoff, malibu, dessert....
Drug of choice: Cocaine
Vehicle of choice: Anything German, preferably a BMW or Mercedes-Benzothers include porshe, ferrari and now smart cars. May own a second Australian or Japanese built car or another older model Mercedes or BMW.
Real estate: Anything with water views/frontage
Children: 1 or 2, elite private schooling only
Limitations: Gets lost west of Sydney University and south of Coogee. They think the other side of the bridge isn't Sydney, only travelling there if their children are playing school sport against one of the North Shore private schools
Temperament: Ill-natured, grumpy, impolite, elitist, greedy, snobbish or good-mannered, good natured, well educated and generous [not when it comes to parking spaces]
Religion: Generally, but not exclusively Christian or possibly Jewish
Sport: Rugby Union, Golf, Tennis, skiing, polo
Daily activities:
- Women: Tennis, golf, bridge, luncheons, brunches, shopping
- Men: Work, golf, talking loudly into mobile phones in public places or on public transport (if the BMW is in for service), beer and wine tasting, rugby at Aussie Stadium
Driving Habit: There is no one else in the universe.

[edit] Where you'll find them

Easties are also said to be fond of:

Expensive eastern suburban restaurants or bars including Bondi's, Ravisi's and Icebergs
The Autumn and Spring horse racing carnivals (in the members area only)
Double Bay, Vaucluse or Rose Bay cafes
Exclusive or newly opened King's Cross & Oxford St night clubs
Shopping in Paddington's Oxford Street or the Bondi Junction Westfield (which is just WBJ to them.)
Bronte Beach, Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach, Tamarama Beach [Tamarama also known as Glamarama]

The preconceptions and stereotypes noted above are generally held by those of Sydney's western suburbs (Westies) who choose to deride them, a role Easties stereotypically revel in, who are of the belief that such behaviour is snobbish and/or elitist.