My grandfather George Jones came to Australia from England and joined the Australian Federal Force. He is an ANZAC and survived WW1 returning to Australia to live. When he returned he looked after a friend who breathed in poisoning gas, spread from the enemy until he passed away. Grandpa...
Yes Aussies I know always shorten words and names. Examples I use, Joshua-Josh, Charlie-Chas. Lauren-Loz, Hannah-H, Aileen-A, Evan-EV,Catherine-Carebear-Cath-Cathy, James-Jim, Jacob-Jac, Max-Maxieboy, Douglas-Dougyboy. No insults at all.