4 small things that make sense in 🇦🇺

[@Geigez]

Thanks for all the comments, AUS is seriously the best 🫶🫶 I made a part 2 :) BTW this is all anecdotal and is me comparing what I’ve experienced in the USA (mostly Midwest) to Australia ❤️

[@itsgozzi]

i been to sdney

[@Imasric]

Yo I america if you don't just tap off and on how do you get on a train?

[@Gloook9Playz]

ur missing a lot

[@user-wd3gl1gm5k]

I live in Australia and the best beach is probably Bondi beach so You should go there it’s also very a popular beach

[@Geigez]

@@ImasricI’m not sure how larger cities in the US do it, but I used to have to buy a train or bus pass. I’m sure the US is starting to do tap on and off but we can’t even make tapping for payments a universal thing 😅

[@ronnyfromoz4879]

As an Aussie, I have never in my life heard someone refer to our public transport as so good.

[@jamieglover4529]

Especially with all the strikes

[@staygenes.r.2.delulu]

and the delays omg

[@jamieglover4529]

@@staygenes.r.2.delulu which are caused by the srikes

[@staygenes.r.2.delulu]

@@jamieglover4529 yea 😭 sometimes i get home an hour late bc of it

[@LebaneseCedarTree]

Yeah, like 7 eshays on the f*cking busses.

[@jazzbeeetazzbeee]

I had no idea America didn't have the half-flush button. Like damn I couldn't imagine not having it

[@Geigez]

Yeah never even knew it was a thing until I moved here!

[@Isobelf]

Damm

[@k-jon8712]

We do, just not everywhere.

[@OfficialWildPi]

Some toilets have two buttons (mine at home do after seeing it in Europe) but like 80% I would say are just a single flush setting

[@JohnCoffins]

We do have them some places. The thing I think is hilarious about it all is the fact that water is free and it's everywhere and people are worried about saving water. I have well water and people in California live right next to the fucking ocean and they run out of water. I don't get it.

[@terrykellis7745]

ALWAYS thank the bus driver because it’s good manners.

[@CharlotteAren]

too busy

[@eroomthokk9634]

@@CharlotteArenthen drive

[@skysthelimit780]

​@@CharlotteAren you must be the one person who has time to catch public transport and deal with all the potential delays of doing so, but not enough time to say a quick "thank you" that takes less than a millisecond.

[@markzed66]

Always

[@rebecca537]

I agree, but on the other hand being made to do smth doesnt mean you have good manners

[@mia-ci2ur]

half australian american here. I ❤️ AUS!! they don’t tip because they actually pay their workers.

[@Novarcharesk]

Has fuck all to do with pay 😂 It’s a cultural phenomenon.

[@kaymartin2807]

​@@Novarchareskit absolutely has to do with pay, if you're paying your workers less than minimum wage people HAVE to tip, if they are being paid more you don't have to.

[@thejuggernaut1793]

Not all hospitality business pay there worker the wages

[@SquirrelThis]

@@thejuggernaut1793and there are laws that can hold that business accountable because it is illegal!

[@Theminnieminx8]

In general Australia have labor laws and employers are expected to pay a living wage. Workers not dependent on tipping to survive

[@RealPhoenixFlight]

I like seeing someone actually saying nice things instead of complaining the whole time

[@DCc-s1q]

New home 🏡

[@renzy5270]

Fully

[@karrie7685]

Refreshing attitude 👍

[@themostrandomperson68]

Ikr

[@ohyea3876]

Yeah it's nice and all untill you want to buy a house for 1.2million in Sydney's worst suburbs

[@FreeRangepotat]

Also we include GST in the price so that you don’t have to calculate it manually and you know how much it will actually cost.

[@Ryan-ct3rv]

and even if we didn't, GST is a flat 10% so pretty easy to calculate for anyone with an above room temperature IQ.

[@robertdawson6861]

​@Ryan-ct3rv true, but GST doesn't apply to everything. A lot of basic/essential items are exempt like fresh fruit/vegetables, other basic food items, tampons/pads, sunblock and condoms. If you look at the receipt for your grocery shopping you'll find a bunch of exceptions.

[@Light.Of.Kshahrewar2.0]

And yet we still have to learn it in school

[@Skierbrody-AUS]

Aussie Aussie Aussie

[@FreeRangepotat]

OI OI OI

[@Sewysui11]

Im Australian and i thought every country had a switch for each outlet

[@klila16]

All the countries I have visited absolutely do. I’ve never been to the US so I think they are the exception in this case.

[@firedingo5]

Actually aussie here and no not even in Australia do all switches have that. Lots of older homes don't.

[@Punckmuckl]

I am from Germany and I had never seen an outlet with a switch ever before coming to Australia

[@daisychain6967]

We have switches in the UK but most other European countries that I’ve been to don’t. Always stresses me out if I should leave stuff plugged in or not 😂

[@anwhee]

I think Asian countries (including South Asia) has them too

[@MusicbyWills]

Hi, I’m a teenager in AUS and something that is really good that I’ve since found out is not common is in a grocery shop called Woolworths they’ll often have these binds called ‘Free Fruit For Kids’ so you can grab one if you’re feeling hungry

[@ethel.13]

Yeah, the free fruit for kids is awesome

[@Andronema]

do they still do that idk i shop at aldi

[@Heavyisthecrown]

We have that im America too

[@Savabubbles]

Yeah I got one when I was little lol

[@_frigeman_]

They had that in tescos in the uk at some point. I don’t know if they still do it tho

[@MotorisedEdits]

As an Australian I had no idea that these things weren’t normal

[@Cyntaria]

Public transport in Perth is horrible. When I moved back to Sydney after 2 years, even though my parents live in an area with little PT, it was so much better than Perth. And now in Melbourne I sold my car to save money. I've heard from my American friends in a few states that they need a car to get around because they don't have a good public transport network

[@Xelement20]

I feel you. Even Perth transportation is better then America from the looks of it. I just thought our transportation was the norm.

[@Cyntaria]

@@Xelement20 you know when Americans think Perth PT is good, they must have bad PT. I remember when I lived less than 10 min drive from a big shopping centre and bus interchange but before I bought a car, I needed to use public transport. 40 minute bus trip.

[@Heavyisthecrown]

They are in America , besides the tipping.

[@Kame-y5f]

They are

[@DanielDelCore]

Going to school without being shot is pretty dope

[@NebulazDoesStuff]

bro that is FOUL💀

[@boultonzak]

lol

[@stevencuenca1980]

​@@NebulazDoesStufftruth hurts..

[@reet7060]

When I graduated from high school I was SOO proud i’d never been shot (we had SEVERAL close calls). But my uni has had SOOO many shooting and bomb threats and cyber attacks, shit is almost daily😂

[@martineburdack5704]

I am dead littery I am American

[@notvik8707]

I respect this man. He didn’t start whining and embraced it

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

No.1 thing that makes the difference between fitting in and not.

[@eozclark]

I’m an Aussie and most of those things just seem normal to me and didn’t realise that they weren’t common outside of Australia.

[@iamarizonaball2642]

honestly as an arizonan not even born before during or within the year of the 2000 olympics, im quite flabbergasted on why the hell im so obsessed with the games for no real reason.

[@alexi3223]

Most of these things are common in Switzerland, too. The only things I haven't seen are the individual power switches on the same outlet. That's kinda cool. And tips are appreciated but not mandatory.

[@invisibleguy8191]

Not for Switzerland but like for most of Europe

[@alexi3223]

I typed Europe first but changed it to Switzerland because I have not yet been to every European country. :)

[@koelee]

As an Australian currently visiting in the US, I realise that I've taken a lot of these things for granted 😅 A big thing for me is that the price you see in Australia is the price you pay. I always forget that sales tax isn't included on the tag and end up paying more than I intended when I reach the register.

[@juliesm1]

This!!! Agree 100%

[@MurphTang]

Not that anyone cares but the price can be the same in two different states but the tax won’t be the same, which is why it’s like that.

[@nottakenplease]

SAMEEE, I'M ON HOLIDAY IN US RN TOO FROM AUSTRALIA

[@jeremypaulskinner]

@@MurphTangyeah but the store isn’t going going to move states. It’s price at that location doesn’t change.

[@azynkron]

@@MurphTang LOL Nice try. The reason for why they do it is to make it sound cheaper. That's it.

[@iimmortalldreams]

Complimenting the public transport is a new one 😂

[@Globus7791]

He came from the proper third world shithole so don't be surprised 🤷

[@jordnchn7907]

Thats how bad the US is maybe lmao

[@harpychoir]

Lmfao

[@beerosaurusrex]

@@jordnchn7907 It always varies a lot by city but it's bizarre how many places seem to make decisions in a bubble and just don't copy what works from other places.

[@h0gheadS]

@@beerosaurusrex Outside NYC US public transport is terrible or non-existent.

[@scottmckaig2548]

As a Aussie i thought the half button was for number 1 and full one was for a number 2 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@laurenannmusic792]

It isn’t?

[@wishb0ne]

Yeah mate, that’s exactly what it for.

[@harrylederman1679]

Not true and it all depends whether you can get it down on the half lush which is obviously the better option

[@FreezenIce]

That’s what it’s for isn’t it

[@maya_idv]

Sammeeee

[@evangelineee-26]

Bro I find it so funny to watch you marvel at the things I’ve never blinked twice at 😂 have an awesome time, hope you enjoyed beautiful Australia! 🇦🇺

[@Sophie_Simmich]

As an Aussie that’s lived in Australia my whole life it’s so interesting to see how people from other countries react to living here!😂

[@Geigez]

There are certainly things we all take for granted!

[@dazzlechic2319]

omg same

[@suhabmoh5328]

Ikr

[@TheIceCreamFox]

So true

[@Snappy_Dragons]

Yes so true

[@jaxban4858]

Always give the wave when someone gives way to you on the road when driving

[@Sergetheblahaj]

Isn't that the usual? Idk never been to the US

[@jaxban4858]

M8 you would be surprised how many time you wont get wave for going out of your way to give way to another kunt in the road ​@@Sergetheblahaj

[@Sergetheblahaj]

@@jaxban4858 I didn't know that; I thank you

[@Baka494]

wow i dont do that oops

[@grandmasmagic3858]

@@Baka494 and that is why people will scowl at you and you will wonder "why are they looking so pissed..?" if someone has given way to me, even if it right to do so, I will always give them the curtasy wave, and for those who don't or just drive on through without the wave, then they get the scowl..

[@ElwindMage]

How you pronounced ‘Aussie’ as ‘au-zee’ instead of the usual ‘au-see’ just goes to show how far you’ve been cultivated. Glad to see you love it here!

[@Stretchisonyt]

I was very proud to finally see an American pronounce it properly. Kudos to this gentleman! 👏

[@IndiMccraw]

@@Stretchisonytnow he just needs to round the ‘aw’ down to an ‘o’ and hes perfect

[@bcarabott]

@@IndiMccrawyep and say uh-stralia instead of aw-stralia

[@Percabeth_swiftie87]

At least it’s not mel BORN it gets on my nerve

[@BF-rf5fy]

Yesss omg came here to say this haha

[@ashleeshaw854]

The pedestrian crossing sound at traffic lights!

[@Jindychick]

This one is king for me! I forgot it was unusual until I went home to Canada and people were crossing in silence.

[@zigzag00]

​@@JindychickWe have sounds too if you press and hold the button.

[@samanthahaley]

Half flush for peein, full flush for poopin! 😂

[@tyroneroche14]

Yeah that's the pee and poop buttons

[@User2jn]

an absolute monster requires 2 full flushes. its really bad if its 3

[@mankrikswifey]

“public transportation is so good” proceeds to show sydney

[@thatoneneeko2131]

That just really shows how shit it is everywhere else in the world

[@adjoon]

shows the fucking light rail 💀

[@mankrikswifey]

@@thatoneneeko2131 in the states definitely, but not many other places

[@idontthink]

People who complain about Sydney transport have never used another one. It has to be on the top 5 worldwide.

[@thatoneneeko2131]

@@idontthink Japan and China steamrolls in terms of public transport

[@Veradis]

Tax is included in the prices of everything, the price marked is the price you pay, always. (Even if they marked it wrong on the shelf or in the catalogue, they have to sell it to you as advertised)

[@markweaver1012]

I don't really think it's a good thing for taxes to be hidden. People should be aware. But I suspect countries with higher sales taxes / VAT (especially in the EU) wouldn't really want people to be too aware of just how much of the purchase prices is tax.

[@Veradis]

@@markweaver1012 it isn't hidden, it is a flat 10% goods and services tax and is itemised on your receipt.

[@liamandrewartha4803]

Some invoices, especially in business are listed as excluding GST

[@goldengooseedits4386]

Fr, I got a pair of airpods for $180 back when they were still $250 cause they marked it wrong

[@whiteperson1742]

I live in America and we don’t have a sales tax’s so what you see is what you pay for as well 😂

[@aWildHiker6444]

This is how we felt visiting Finland. Everything was just... Better!

[@alteredegoz]

It’s great to see what we take for granted. This is our Australia through different eyes. Thank you.

[@Christopher-side_dude-Murican]

No you just stole from the Black Aboriginals and won't leave.

[@iloveeggsandbacon]

@@Christopher-side_dude-Murican no way we trapped some people here in prison too give us more credit

[@RoflJoker1994]

@@Christopher-side_dude-Muricanaboriginals aren’t blacks they’re descendants of South Indians…

[@diablotry5154]

​@@Christopher-side_dude-Muricanwhat happened in the past was terrible but you can't seriously expect millions of people to pack up and leave their lives behind? The only way forward is to come together as one nation, instead of being divided. People like you are bad for all Australians, aboriginal or not, trying to divide us

[@cyberst4r_lucas]

In Australia, we ALWAYSSSS thank the bus driver!

[@Becalavelle]

Don’t you think it would get annoying for them all day long ? Idk maybe it’d be nice ? 😂

[@cyberst4r_lucas]

@beccalavelle2095 usually they don't mind, and they so have to drive pretty far in-between stops so it is nice to hear a thanks here and there

[@peterclarke7006]

​@@Becalavelleit's just a politeness/appreciation thing. We do it in the UK, too (in the South West, where I'm at, we say "cheers, drive!"). Bus drivers have to deal with a lot of idiots all day, and while many of them aren't saints themselves, it's always good to thank people in the hope it stops them losing all faith in humanity 😂

[@kimjongun269]

Not in mt druitt

[@elijahsesi4755]

​@HelloOkiHere in Brisbane most do, and yeah I can see why they don't in Melbourne 😑

[@tia2188]

You’re a nice guy for not criticising everything straight away.

[@whiteshadow5364]

My God you are so true

[@phalanx3803]

Fun fact our outlets put out enough power we can put a clothes dryer anywhere we like without a special plug.

[@gracecharise4488]

As someone who has travelled a bit, Aussies are unaware of how great their life is... free healthcare, support for people living with disabilities, subsidies and support for most vulnerable people e.g. if there was a flood, the Govt steps in. The Aussie spirit of helping someone in genuine need is truly remarkable.

[@deanthompson7187]

All of this Taxpayer funded, so not free unless you don’t pay tax..

[@AyeMama]

Same in New Zealand 🎉

[@ButterflyG673]

@@ThePrinceOfFrogsAUwe didn’t have metal detectors in our schools. Nice try tho 🥴

[@alborzajeli768]

Not so great during c0vid though, was it.

[@Vegeta1088]

@@alborzajeli768nah, it was actually fine. I couldn’t work and job keeper was enough for me to survive

[@Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna]

always thank the bus driver, it makes their day (its also just polite)

[@eldoctorx]

If i'm getting off at the door I say cheers, if i'm at the side door I just give a thumbs up

[@bck187]

i always run off the bus so i don't have to say thank you

[@snapped4433]

​@@eldoctorx yeah same when I was younger I would say that and they would give me a funny ass look 😂

[@jonasbrumley8184]

The tip one makes sense, and here's why, WE PAY OUR STAFF A LIVEABLE INCOME

[@MaryEiffert]

Absolutely, I don't understand that people don't know or understand the importance of paying employee's a good wage.

[@SocietiesSlave]

Only for a single person not supporting dependants. Tipping is still acceptable

[@Freestyle80]

@@SocietiesSlaveyou aint getting a bloody tip just for doing your job

[@skeletini9836]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@MaryEiffertwe all know that politicians just don’t care. americans arent that stupid we just have no say in the matter.

[@dagwould]

That's part of it. The other part is we have regulated minimum wages which mean that juniors who aren't worth much get no chance to work and build skills because they are not allowed to be paid what they are worth: not much. But they get experience and so can climb the wage ladder. That entry level opportunity just is not there.

[@cascadecontroller]

Just wanted to say the aussie rock scene is crazy good. Especially considering how few people accually live there.

[@mrcoolperson]

Three more -no earthquakes -no tornados -no hospital bills Edit: thanks for 200 likes 🎉😊

[@user-mg2kf7dt9g]

I’ve been through all three here in the US!

[@noelpaintonsmith8091]

I live in NSW and we had an earthquake last month, so... no hospital bills is a blessing!

[@camacarzie12]

We literally just had a earthquake last month

[@malcolmdeegan5582]

Uhh we still got a lot of tornadoes here, but not too many earthquakes.

[@Zoobazane803]

So thankful we don’t have hospital bills but I’m still a kid Anyway so I wouldn’t have to pay them but there are earthquakes

[@summerlankshear3505]

Always thank the driver, its common sense in Australia. Plus, its polite Edit 1: Not to be that person but MUM I'M FAMOUS

[@akaurb]

It's the same in the UK. Please and sorry goes a long way.

[@creeper_was_here]

yeah

[@summerlankshear3505]

​@@akaurb it really does

[@CineZoneYT]

That is a common thing in the midwest of the USA too

[@jimbojimbo6873]

They’re literally doing their job, you may aswell thank someone for everything theyve ever done

[@DTIOMG13]

On the trains u can flip the seats back and forth so that u can sit with. Ur friends to make a four seater or a two seater 😮

[@GeorgieW1789]

Or 6 seater

[@David-bb6dx]

depends on what train and which state, im in sydney and the good trains do that but the tangara t4 lines dont

[@Punkologist]

@@David-bb6dx as someone from Melbourne it kills me to say this, but your train system is far better than Melbourne's. We have better trams though ;)

[@jessiepoo1126]

or 3 or 6

[@Big_wolly]

@@GeorgieW17898 seater u mean idk my train I go on has a 8 seater

[@RQ10V]

As an Australian, I’m very happy to see he said ‘Aussie’ right! Most Americans say ‘Ossie’ or something along those lines.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

Yeah it's actually about 90% of the English language Americans cannot pronounce properly!

[@dezwollenaartjes]

Wait America doesn’t have any of that? As a European I thought that was normal. You guys keep surprising me…

[@teddypawncrumps23]

We do have it. But you gotta remember America is HUGE and the probability that your small town didn’t have it is pretty common. I grew up with all these things and I live near a major city. Friends who grew up in a rural or suburban community often did not. Except the tipping. Tipping is everywhere because the U.S. government is actually 5 business in a trench coat pretending to be a government.

[@dezwollenaartjes]

@@teddypawncrumps23 yeah ok I was surprised already

[@kobe24OBCity]

Americans are brainwashed into thinking they live in the best country there is. When in reality, it’s just a garbage place in almost all aspects. But hey, land of the free huh ?

[@MotsiUTTP]

Of course we keep surprising y’all, you Europeans can’t stop thinking about us Americans… We’re on y’all’s minds 24/7 living rent free in their. Like jesus we understand you’re jealous our single country is better than your entire continent but cope elsewhere… 🤣

[@joshnicholson2934]

Yeah they are stuck in 1950s it's amazing how they can't believe we have this stuff literally everywhere in the world, apart from America

[@daanroot9326]

As a 🇳🇱🇦🇺 I can say that when you go on the bus you MUST thanks the bus driver because it will probably make them really happy

[@lukei6255]

Even if they drive badly? I was once visiting Canberra, took the bus. The driver was driving over the pathways and kerbs. Passengers called the police. He was drunk!!! Unbelievable!

[@rapidcougar3785]

​@@lukei6255 I think that's a bit different ahahah

[@liam601yt]

@@lukei6255that’s hilarious. I’d be thanking him for the entertainment

[@noitsholly]

Must? It’s good to do, but no, you don’t have to.

[@skullsaintdead]

I remember once, on the way home from uni (Curtin, Western Australia) this bus driver just started talking to all of us with the mic, he was really funny & very plesant! It was like we were on a tour. I love metal so initially I wasn't sure what was up but I took out my earphones, laughed along & then everyone, without fail, thanked him as we exited the bus. Super cool moment.

[@_aray]

As an Australian, these things felt completely normal to me until after this video 😅😊

[@verityrodrigues2652]

Same, I thought America would've had the same things, except for the tipping thing 😅

[@Brimfarm]

@@verityrodrigues2652Americans don’t even have kettles mate lmao

[@hdajq892ey7]

what is a kettle even for? i feel so stupid

[@plowzy]

they are normal just because its not the same doesnt mean they arent normal

[@EmberDrawz10]

Omg same I thought everyone around the world did this

[@XxMilla_xX]

As an Aussie, I thought all of this was normal around the rest of world, especially the half flush one! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣👌

[@skellyboi2]

As an Aussie you should try flipping the train chair back and forth it’s a really cool feature! Edit:Woah guys he lives in Sydney

[@albert3801]

Only in Sydney though.

[@H3llo_Fr1ends]

​@albert3801 no I'm from a smaller town in Australia and every train here can do that

[@ChamMSB]

Ask a young man with a cap and a bumbag on, he’ll be very happy to help!

[@petat4972]

thats an eastern states train thing...WA doesnt have those

[@Tekartsu]

@@H3llo_Fr1ends It's a NSW thing

[@spazefoxx9399]

The “No Tipping” thing is because employees actually get paid a decent wage and work enough hours to support themselves (usually)

[@Abandoned_Brane]

They generally earn a lot less than those in the US who live on tips.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@Abandoned_Brane Why on earth would you force someone to "live on tips"? Why not force everybody: school teachers, lawyers etc to "live on tips"???!

[@OPzeq]

@@Abandoned_Branethat’s bull, give source

[@Abandoned_Brane]

@@mikespearwood3914 no one is forced to live on tips. They do so at their own choice, for a reason.

[@Abandoned_Brane]

@@OPzeq ask any server at a decent restaurant. Would they rather get tips or $18 an hour. The only people who think a wage is better are those who have never, or know of no one who has done the tip thing.

[@Nivin_Dhaibi]

In Australia tipping is not an expectation because the government makes sure that people make a liveable salary and you can tip if you want for amazing service as a nice gesture

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

Lol. A liveable salary. Majority of Cafes and takeouts pay off the books and if you live in the city. There's no way the minimum is cutting a liveable salary. Nah. I bet the American system is crushing it if you are a good service person.

[@eppier]

"Liveable salary" my ass

[@meamfighterjet]

@@norbitcleaverhook5040no 23 dollars is a massive minimum

[@nickmaddalena985]

I think they do if they are hired legally and work full time. Part time and dodgy bosses, no so much

[@justinhutchison3070]

In canada it’s the same where employers can’t just pay servers less money. However we got the same tipping culture cus of our ties to the US culturally

[@lions3456gd]

As an Aussie, I can say guns are illegal!

[@prestonm.5286]

I’m an American that’s been living in Australia since 2013. Love it here.

[@officiallyaddy136]

As an Australian, I had no idea that these things weren’t the norm. Thanks for raising awareness 🥲

[@TurinTuramber]

All normal things in UK.

[@mackward6316]

SAME 😂😂

[@Craigdaspike]

These are all normal and I live in a third world country (South Africa). US is just stupid

[@XRPotential]

The quality of the coffee, literally everywhere... :)

[@jerich1313]

Yes, this. I call it the land of coffee and pastries. Really good coffee shops on every corner!

[@asn1226]

sydney's coffee sucks for the most part, i dont think i've ever had coffee that i properly enjoyed from my entire life living there...

[@batt3ryac1d]

Wait till you go to New Zealand it's even better.

[@muhammedahmed3291]

​@@asn1226How about Melbourne? Is coffee better there?

[@asn1226]

@@muhammedahmed3291 I've only tried coffee once from melbourne on a small trip there so i cant say much but i think the general concensus is that mlb>syd for coffee, it might be because i just dont like the acidity in coffee which most places in syd seems to have for some reason

[@ACertainMonth]

As a Melbournian, I’ve of course had the ‘eshay blasting music on the train’ experience once lmao

[@PreppyBMX]

In regards to tipping, sometimes there are jars at the register that collect tips, especially at smaller companies

[@rosehill9537]

And usually for the Christmas party

[@treverthetree]

You're definitely not expected to do it though. It's an extra thing unlike the America tipping which is expected from what I've heard.

[@Wonyoung_lamingtons23]

Sometimes when the entire place is inspired by a certain part of America or another country that does tips, they have a little tip jar but more than not it’s as a charity donation.

[@rosehill9537]

@indiegogirl2158 tipping is not part of the culture here in Australia. So not seen as good manners more a kind gesture even seen as odd to many if you tried to tip them. we have jars mostly at cafes. There's no social requirement to tip.

[@rosehill9537]

@@Natasha_835 never asked your age. Didn't know where you are from. it's the internet you could be from anywhere.

[@Lily_Lids.2012]

As an Aussie I honestly didn’t think someone would ever think that our transport good because I’ve only ever really heard people complain about it I’m used to our transport and I think it’s great!!

[@LM-ny2py]

That one sorta depends on where you are living. I grew up using the transport in Newcastle and Sydney - They suck there. But I am in Perth now (last 10 years) and the transport system over here is in a whole other universe it is that good

[@Lily_Lids.2012]

@@LM-ny2py Oh yeah sorry I live in Melbourne but I have been to Sydney a few times and I didn’t really notice how bad the transport was but mainly bc we would drive most of the time

[@sirgeorgethegoat1748]

Huh... I grew up in NSW, and you could virtually set your watch by the trains, or else there would be good prior warning. That and just how much electric lines there are - I remember being surprised diesel trains still existed when I saw an interstate train from Sydney. Now, I live in Victoria, and the trains and buses are reliably late, frequently cancelled, and all diesel, even in Melbourne (I think). Mykey (Victorian travel card thing) top up also seems to take longer than Opal (NSW travel card thong) - I remember being able to top up on a bus and tap on at the next stop. Also, in NSW you can use your credit/debit card to top on now. This happened since I moved so I don't know if you can get a concession if you use the credit card instead of opal. Also, they at least used to provide free public transport if you are travelling to school in NSW, but now in Vic I believe you would have to pay but there is a state wide cap on cost per day

[@originalsusser]

​@LM-ny2py I think it also depends on where you live in Sydney. Some parts are extremely well served. Some are not

[@KingChaos-25]

Born and bred Aussie never 2nd guessed this I always thought the ½ flush was for #1s and the full flush was for #2s😅😅😅

[@Syulang-nt4kj]

Same. My partner is from the UK and apparently it's not a thing there either. They also don't have drains in the bathroom floor so when you get out the shower and drip a bucket of water on the floor it just stays there, because... I dunno. Reasons.

[@BibbyMatthews]

I’m also Australian and this makes me so proud that people didn’t forget us and try and try the Tim tam chocolate please 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@casparfang]

Also Cadbury chocolate slaps

[@rhia_code]

Tax is included in the price on the sign. No extra add ons

[@noelpaintonsmith8091]

I love this... I know exactly what I'm paying-even though AUD sucks right now.

[@nsx_z]

It's a nice feeling seeing foreigners/travelers, experience a place you live in everyday things look ofc natural for us, but for them its something new and surprising, such a happy feelin

[@supersizer2.062]

Sydney transport trying to run a train for longer than 1 week before something breaks down:

[@hemakumar9699]

1 day*

[@TheLostProbe]

​@Browhatthehell2 yeah like at least Melbourne trains don't get cancelled because there's a millimetre of rain on the tracks 💀

[@geekchick4859]

There’s no public transport to speak of in regional Australia.

[@Aresenal1739]

Your trams stop in the middle of the road…@Browhatthehell2

[@noelpaintonsmith8091]

THIS.

[@dontworry6808]

The delayed planes are so fun

[@Trash_Name2736]

A lot of the time when you try and tip in Australia, they either thank you or try to give it back to you 😂😂

[@zedhamm4735]

Lol yeh the only good thing about Sydney public transport is the tap on and tap off machines 😂

[@aflaz171]

Really, I have NEVER had anyone knock back a tip! Which dimension are you in here?

[@JayeT5000]

​@@aflaz171i told the lady at iga redfern to keep the change (dont like coins) and she says "you need it more than me" i was so insulted 💀😂😂😂

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

​@@aflaz171 I've done it personally, they insisted so in the end I accepted but initially I said no

[@benjaminmclaughlin4746]

I used to work in the food industry, getting tipped was almost offensive. Sure it's a nice gesture. But we don't need it. Hence not having a tipping system

[@violetscreaming]

That power point had a third button because it also controls a light or other appliance that it’s linked to… we don’t just add extra buttons as decoration lol

[@tellyveevee4139]

Thank you for reminding me to be more grateful for the little things we got going on

[@greenthumbgardener229]

As an Aussie, it’s nice to hear someone complementing us instead of making fun of us

[@Ur_averagediscordmod]

If there is a big huntsman spider on your wall, don’t take it out. Aus has a lot of mosquitoes in summer so the spider will eat them

[@kazmungovan117]

Huntsman spiders and “ Daddy long legs” are your friends.

[@Mr-Mister-r5g]

I think I have a huntsman living in my house rn lol

[@rahelk1716]

Hi there. I'm Swiss, travelling AUS right now. Two things really struck me here: politeness in traffic (let vehicles pass if you're driving slow, waiving hi at the lollipop lady... greeting and thanking bus drivers is pretty normal in CH too, at least when getting on and off through the door next to them). Public amenities are extremely family friendly - every town has a playground with public toilets, baby change facilities, drinking water supply. So very convenient when travelling with kids.

[@MzMontana]

ch?

[@rahelk1716]

CH=🇨🇭 (like AU=🇦🇺 or NZ=🇳🇿) - we have 4 official languages here and each has a different name for Switzerland, so not to discriminate any one, the country code is based on latin "confoederatio helvetica"

[@brendo7363]

Watch aussie dash cams, our road manners are psychotic.

[@moriane.]

@@brendo7363 Lol, I was about to comment so hard on this one. Where are they driving where there's politeness on the roads? There's nothing but too high testosterone tradies trying to fight little old ladies here.

[@elwoodroadsmusic9639]

Politeness in traffic?? You've been lucky. Slow drivers are the bane of driving here in Perth. No idea how to merge, speeding up in overtaking lanes, zero situational awareness, driving in the fast lane for miles on end at 10 kays under. Need i go on? :)

[@Chockerss]

The first American to know that Aussie is a word👏🥇

[@VJKBorahae]

Aussies we’re just nice people 😊

[@stanfordluk5650]

We also keep left on escalators (same side as we drive cars) so others in a rush can walk past, instead of just placing ourselves randomly.

[@spiderboo464]

Well that's the idea but you'd be surprised how many people just park themselves next to their husband, wife, friend, whoever and stop you dead in your tracks. I find it infuriating!! Escalator rage 😂

[@andrewmurray1550]

funny in the UK they do the opposite. Stand on the RIGHT so people can walk up on the LEFT. I was in the habit of "KEEP LEFT" no matter what - on footpaths, on escalators, in the car etc.

[@Dumpie_Bud]

If you want to tip, some restaurants will have a tip bucket at the counter

[@Snow1e]

Don't start spreading that fucking shit culture.

[@creeper_was_here]

yeah,its usally a glass jar with a coin slot or sometimes thats a fundraiser for something

[@AsclepiasCorridor]

You get Aussie brownie points when you pronounce ‘Aussie’ as ‘Ozzy’. You’re basically one of us at that point.

[@MATT_MAC]

Americans: Auughhrrzie

[@FemtoTheFolf]

​@MATT_MAC Either that or "Ah-see" 😂

[@DD-nt8uj]

Yeah but Americans still stress the first syllable too much

[@Seerattheyoutuber]

Dont forget the bus seats!

[@Epideme16]

As someone in hospitality in Australia, you most certainly can tip if you actually like the tip at nicer restaurants and some cafes. Tips are a courtesy, a thank you, what a tip is supposed to be. It's not a mandatory social norm that underpaid workers are dependant on.

[@laurelscammell06]

Bit typically (alot of restaurants/ cafes near me, you split the tip with whoever's onclock

[@brontewcat]

I usually give a small tip. I think some of these ‘no tipping’ comments give the wrong impression.

[@jayadaemion8419]

Hit the nail on the head

[@Popper_Drop]

Same with pizza delivery, I can't speak for all of them but with Domino's there's an insurance to pay out of your wage each trip to cover you (small but adds up) if you use your own car it's going to be pricier as well. BUT all tips you receive, cash in hand and digital ones on tickets you accept, go into your pocket at the end of the day or your next paycheck

[@__Ben777__]

I only tip for great service in restaurants...nowhere else

[@avi4024]

Another thing about Australia that I love is that on public transport specifically buses it is normal to say thanks to the bus drivers (Edit) tysm for the likes I’ve never gotten this much 😊

[@zestee5370]

it should be normal to thank and appreciate anyone that provides a service to you. it's just good manners and can make a lot of people's days better.

[@zacharyinkster7318]

No way this isn’t normal everywhere. Surely we aren’t the only ones where that’s the standard

[@Eleanorotica]

It's very rare where I live actually learned it was a thing in Fortnite

[@yournerdiness3135]

Wait it's not in other places? Damn

[@Eleanorotica]

@@yournerdiness3135 Maybe it's just the times, but it's fairly rare in my experience. I only started doing it recently I like the gesture but it's not second nature yet. I'll be at my stop like ok remember to thank the man for his service. He could have stayed in bed and watch Top Gear all day.

[@peachyxbloxxom6246]

Finally someone who doesn’t say everyone in australia lives in a desert with no internet 😭😭-

[@muniradlan3659]

we kinda do, we also have shit internet relative to other 1st world countries

[@GarnetDart]

@@muniradlan3659 I have lived in other countries and our internet might be slower than some but it is sufficient

[@leonieburnham322]

Just going to say about the tipping, if there's a tip jar at the register and you got some coins weighing you down, throw them in. It adds up and nice little boost for the crew, or covers a banger christmas party.

[@RatbaGAMES]

Love seeing an American appreciate our differences rather than being perplexed and disagree with them

[@Muahaha651]

If only it happened more often the other way around

[@cherriepie]

@@Muahaha651on paper it should be the other way around, you’d expect more from the ‘largest economy in the world’

[@geekchick4859]

You tip for great service. It’s a compliment, not an expectation.

[@Plethorality]

No need though.

[@gusvalour]

They're great mechanics and IT guys who are doing a great job making sure your car is serviced properly and your internet is running smooth as butter. So you tip them? No, because they're paid to provide that service to you. Tipping is a concept Americans really need to wrap their head around that not the whole world works that way and they should stop shoving it in our faces.

[@cf8979]

​@@gusvalour i tip my mechanic 😂 dudes a fucking g he deserves it

[@Kektamusprime]

no dont start tipping in Australia we dont do that here

[@ayeyobossman6151]

ive never tipped in my life

[@lonkfrompennsylvania4274]

The public transportation comment had me cracking up because we locals know it really isn't 😂

[@lynetteburston3358]

Hey Sydneyites. Go use public transport in Brisbane/Melbourne. No comparison 😂

[@matthewheyes7817]

fuck off with brisbane that city runs about 2 trains every hour

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

​@@lynetteburston3358 Sydneysiders thank you very much

[@lonkfrompennsylvania4274]

@@lynetteburston3358 I went to Melbourne for a holiday one time and honestly I'm going to agree bc it was absolutely terrible waiting for the trams and buses. The government really needs to step up their game and sort out our public transport systems

[@Prince077Aussie]

Use public transport in US, Canada and UK then you will start appreciating how good it is in Australia.

[@Finnjaymakes]

Your missing House Prices 😂

[@NickLeonard-kj3bn]

Our cereal. Road rage. Wildlife. Police encounters. Bushwalk drop bears. You left out way to much bro😂

[@noelpaintonsmith8091]

Being an American, I love that the food here has ratings on it so I know if it's truly healthy or not.

[@lachydragneel]

​@@noelpaintonsmith8091wait you don't have those? Even our appliances like washing machines ect have ratings

[@noelpaintonsmith8091]

@@lachydragneel Appliances have eco-ratings, but food only has to list ingredients and nutritional value. Other than that, the govt leaves it up to people to decide, and trust me, a lot of them are too stupid to read it.

[@chocolatte7736]

@@lachydragneelMost states in America also don’t have expiry dates, they only have “sell by” and “best by” dates.

[@Danger_noodle616]

As an australian, i highly recomend going to the sydney harbour at sunset during summer. It hits different

[@TheonlySShiba]

So true

[@never_divided]

Darling harbour just hits different at sunset.

[@sirsillybilly]

Go to Mrs Macquaries Chair at the Botanic Gardens which faces west taking in the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

[@aussieseal9979]

​@sirsillybilly you know whats up

[@Getovayaself]

Also Manly Beach during winter looks so much better than during summer.

[@RhodeyDog]

Now all you’re missing is to use the metric system like a normal person lmao

[@nicks40]

Americans use the system they want to; everyone else uses the system they're told to.

[@GamingTrivia1113]

we learn both so we can choose

[@RedBoko2017]

The metric system makes so much more sense, everything is counted in tens, not absolutely random numbers someone pulled from their ass

[@coldcall9563]

@@nicks40 Americans are so sensitive and fragile lmao. Imagine unironically seething over someone highlighting how superior the metric system is.

[@SilvaRiz]

​@nicks40 Americans use the system they're told to. You think American kids all just happened to choose an inferior system?

[@Vanta12]

Bro forgot the train seats😂

[@Pocketsand662]

The crossing lights sound off a little doot-doot-doot when it’s okay to cross. It’s so helpful.

[@lasttimecommenting]

Such a good feature! And helpful to blind people. Even my dog knows that when the sound plays it means we can cross the road

[@PinkStrawberries11]

If you put your hand on it it also has a little beat in case you can't hear it :)

[@shaybe8373]

uk has that too

[@bowlofmemes3970]

As an Australian it was crazy to me that Americans didn’t have half flush buttons and didn’t have individual switches

[@userreview2806]

Ikr, it’s such a waste of resources!

[@Bongo_5]

Same

[@Wonyoung_lamingtons23]

Is it only in over east? I often come to Perth and we don’t have that

[@petergibson7287]

I have a feeling that toilet flush water in other countries isn’t the same as the regular drinking quality tap water that australia uses

[@cincin4515]

They don't have droughts like Australia.

[@maddyspinks]

I love that we have (usually) free public BBQs at our parks and beaches and if their not free it’s only a few dollars at most to cook your meal. I have great fond memories or growing up going to the park at the beach and having a sausage sizzle tea on a Sunday night when things were right and we couldn’t afford a takeaway tea that week, or sometimes just for the hell of it coz it was fun.

[@noelpaintonsmith8091]

I love sausage sizzle. My Aussie husband took me with him when he voted the first time, and I thought that was awesome! But it sucks that it's mandatory to vote. It forces people to randomly vote because they don't know all the candidates.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

The only reason they are free is the town councils got tired of repairing the bloody things after the Ives smashed them to get the money out! The bean counters must have done a study to find out that providing free power was cheaper than the repairs!

[@Aubrey46]

“Let me know what I’m missing” Me: I’m surprised you didn’t see any spiders 😂

[@bananawillrule193]

Tipping isn't an outright no in Aus. Most companies will have policies saying the staff cannot take tips. But it's always an appreciated thing if you ever feel the service was deserving of one

[@Sergetheblahaj]

I am an Australian, and I only tip when A) there is a tip jar and I am using cash B) that gave me change It's not a big 'tipping culture' here

[@Sergetheblahaj]

And yes, I will tip the staff whenever the conditions are met, and sometimes if I have a. It of loose change and I don't need it

[@crystalemeralddiamond9571]

What lovely compliments. You make me feel proud of our country.

[@jiarongfu6961]

Yay go aussies!

[@michaelirvin4555]

Let’s just forget about 2020-2022. Not sure anyone wanted to be in Australia during those years

[@saltynutzz]

It's the same in England and France

[@diablotry5154]

​@@michaelirvin4555okay? What an out of pocket comment with absolutely no point to it

[@michaelirvin4555]

@@diablotry5154remember when people were being tracked down and arrested for going to the park? Not a proud moment I would say.

[@russellcharlton7814]

Nice to see a clip where an American is being positive and respectful of aspects of another culture.

[@emberclaw2895]

Hypocritical comment.

[@youngshinlee4351]

Agreed. So comfortable to watch this. No bad word and nothing was destroyed 👍🏻

[@jpratt8676]

It's literally my first time seeing that

[@elephantman6225]

Being a Ausie myself you need to see the wildlife 🦘🇦🇺

[@thebloodyaussie1458]

No tipping is such a blessing here. Not only because it means our servers are getting an actual decent wage, but it makes it when someone actually DOES tip feel so much more special. I work in retail and someone legitimately tipped me $20 back in Christmas of 2022. Tried to refuse but they wouldn't have it. Went to my boss and was like "lady tipped $20, do you want me to put it in the til or something?" and she was like "Nah man, if they tipped you, you keep it".

[@mountaineergirl255]

Tipping is crazy here, we have to tip everyone because employers are greedy and don't want to pay. I used to bartend and I made good money - but only because I worked HARD to earn those tips. My hourly wage was 2.50/hr (waitresses only made 2.25!).

[@Its-so-preppy-in-here-q7o]

Damn I’m Aussie and I thought the half flush button was a world wide thing 😭 Edit: This is the most likes I have ever gotten 💀 😂

[@passby8070]

it is, been to Japan, Singapore, much of Europe and China. The exception is US

[@Kirky-we6zo]

Same I thought too

[@jooeun_bug2209]

Most small businesses or homes will have their toilets with the half flush button, but unfortunately, it's not common in the U.S. The half flush thing became normal for me when my mom had someone come to our house to upgrade our toilets a couple years ago, however before then i had never seen those half flush toilets.

[@MaryEiffert]

The reason we have to save water is because we are the driest continent on the planet.

[@afropunkx]

All of these things are a worldwide thing. Just not in America.

[@user-iw1fy9kg8y]

As an Aussie, it's nice to hear positive comments about the land we love and believe is awesome. Hopefully you get to see more of Oz than just the big cities. 😊

[@Mosquito-33]

I’m Aussie and let me just say… THE COFFEE 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@CricketMum27]

Hells yes, theirs is shit!

[@cockayne747]

As a brit I always loved the bakerys' local one's

[@Mosquito-33]

@Edited24680 holy crap yes

[@OpiChia95]

As an Aussie it’s crazy to imagine living without those things.

[@OctopusEight]

Preach brother, the Australian lifestyle is an absolute banger

[@satkaur9630]

As a Singaporean, we have all those things too, and for most of them, I never realised that Americans didn’t have them

[@Mythical-creature101]

As an Australian this is all normal 😂

[@sofial8356]

Thanks for enjoying our country 😄😄

[@robertkraszewski5782]

You are welcome to leave a tip at most cafes and restaurants. It's less common at the former than the latter, especially if it's a busy spot. When I worked at a cafe, I never expected to be tipped, which might explain why the waitress was surprised. When I worked at a restaurant, I found every second table would tip. Usually, the fancier the place feels, the greater the expectation to tip, but it's not compulsory.

[@KVMI_1]

Yeah! its usually at the counter where you pay

[@Woodland26]

the wait staff are paid a decent wage unlike USA so they don't count on getting a tip.

[@rebecca537]

Pls do not tip in australia lol

[@anya425]

It's not something we want to encourage either. Our wages are much higher in Australia compared with America for hospitality jobs. Tipping should be saved for excellent service and not become an expectation.

[@user-tv4ih2kq6r]

American "tip" is actually different from what everyone understood as a tip. 😂

[@Hyper_leopard]

I’m a New Zealander and I never knew that other parts of the world didn’t have those I thought everyone had a half flush❤😂😂

[@kat8295]

We have them all over in the States, we just have toilets that you pull up for urine, pull down for waste. Note sure why this guy said we don't have them. I'm guessing he's from a small town or the country.

[@Hyper_leopard]

@@kat8295 oh thanks I was a bit confused

[@Mekanayze]

@@kat8295 NZer here also, whats with the plug thing?? Do you guys have like one switch for the whole house??

[@gyongya]

​@Mekanayze they don't have any switches at all. So everything is permanently on from my understanding and that's why their voltage is lower

[@Mekanayze]

@@gyongya Oh man that sounds dangerous and expensive.

[@dkereopa]

Hey mate welcome to Australia! there's also payphones which have free wifi connection to use and also you can make free local calls! They're currently being installed in Queensland, I'm not sure about other states.