Rainy,
Well petal, best you let these mean fellas know that you come from the land of fog, rain and snow, and that you were born under a Cat 111, then they will no doubt be stuned by your superior skill and leave you alone.
You poor little thing. It must be very off putting. No wonder we have people leaving the company. Finally the important issues are out in the open. Your country has far crappier weather than the Oz mates, and they just don't listen to you!!!!!!
Don