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{{NPOV}} {{verify}} 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: Fashionably cut hair 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 facial stubble and large, black, brand name sunglasses.

For women: Power suits, designer accessories such as Gucci handbags, shoes, and excessively large sunglasses. Often included is a Toy Dog carried in a purse, or a similar bag made for the purpose (one well known practitioner is Paris Hilton).

[edit] Age bracket

Easties are generally in their late teens to mid-thirties.

[edit] The stereotype

Drink of choice: High-priced coffee; stereotypically Starbucks.
Drug of choice: Generally alcohol, sometimes harder drugs like ecstacy or cocaine.
Vehicle of choice: Western European makes such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Audi.
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, beer and wine tasting, rugby at Aussie Stadium.
Driving Habits: Commonly a failure to use turn signals, or talking on a cellular phone and not paying attention to other drivers; generally driving with a sense of entitlement.

[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.