Aussie Culture - 10 things you should know about Australian culture

[@jason84nz]

Very accurate. However as an Australian I would use caution when smiling at total strangers. If it’s face-to-face it’s okay to smile within reason. But you should use caution if you smile to somebody on public transport or in a bar as example. They may think your sexually interested, or maybe your creepy. There’s a time and a place to smile at a stranger in Australian culture - so please be careful.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you so much for your input. I am pretty sure it will help many visitors and students alike. 🙏

[@michaellloyd8504]

Wtf drugs are you on jason lmao

[@noval115]

What would you suggest when we meet someone at work?

[@fransiskusagapa3579]

exactly right I am international student I have received a lot of support while I am studying there. they are also respect everyone not matter what compare to back home. I really love Australian culture🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@rivertam7827]

It's always good to be a few minutes early to a meeting, have a casual chat with colleagues and get yourself settled, the meeting should start when the scheduled time is, so if it's 9am that's when business starts and you shouldn't be walking in the door at 9am. Appointments like doctors, dentists, job interviews, etc you should always be a little early. If it's a casual catch up with friends, then you can meet at the appointed time, you don't have to be early though most people aim to be a few minutes early.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

100% agreed Stella. We are thinking of making part 2 of this video. We will feature these points in that. If you have any more suggestions, please do share :)

[@junjun2541]

it sounds like heaven, no discrimination, open minded, honest, friendly, I like it

[@JacSull24]

Nawww... as an Australian this seems pretty accurate. I hope that visitors fin this vid to be true and helpful 😄 welcome 🙏

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Jaclyn, appreciate your lovely comment. We indeed hope that too. 🙏

[@omegaman477]

Agreed

[@deshantismith2023]

I’m an Australian and I’m generally five to ten minutes early for any type of meeting in case the person I’m meeting with is early so we arrive at the same time

[@lorelyndanahs.fatiga686]

Hi! So you are an Australian? May I ask what are the things that are misinterpreted in your culture? Just Curious hehe

[@deshantismith2023]

Can u possibly elaborate on the question? I’d be really happy to answer. I’m just not quite sure what u mean

[@ericasenglish8613]

@@deshantismith2023 Yes Aussies are pretty punctual. It is rude to be over 15 minutes late.

[@deshantismith2023]

That it is. I personally don’t like it when people are late. It gets on my nerves

[@mushroomdew]

I'm Australian and the most important thing from this is that Australians are very casual and jokey, we actually feel very uncomfortable if people act too formal, for me it feels like I'm dealing with a robot or that the person isn't sincere if they act overly formal. So be yourself and have a good sense of humour and then you'll get along with Australians, they like to enjoy life and not take things too seriously.

[@georgiagalaxy]

Yo that’s exactly right. 💖😌 :)

[@maitlandbezzina2842]

After teaching students in Spain for a full school year, I’ve realised how unique some of our Australian cultural norms are, so I’ve been scanning KZbin to see what others have to say about us! One thing I’ve noticed in Europe is that spitting on the ground is completely normal, people should keep in mind that most Australians find this quite shocking and unhygienic. In fact it’s illegal to spit in certain places.

[@ppd3bw]

It's considered rude in Europe, too. It happens, but usually shows an inferior degree of education.

[@mjustjeanette7026]

Number four is a very real thing. It's not that Australians are uncomfortable with other people it is that we are used to a lower population density that allows for a larger person space bubble. Even with Australia you can see the differences between Capital city folks and the more rural, or even less sparsely populates Outback folks in how close they stand.

[@rustyegg2383]

you missed the fact we smoke weed out of gatorade bottles

[@jioden9665]

Jack Russell well.... teenagers and bogans

[@J-C.Denton]

@Jack Russell You find them all over local parks in the Northern Beaches... Is that Boganville?

[@matted781]

play goon of fortune

[@alejandrahernandez2135]

we do that in the us too lol

[@bubbyberry]

@@alejandrahernandez2135 yes. but everyone in australia who smokes uses a gatorade bottle, like literally for then 80% of smokers easily

[@enmordecai4181]

not australian but am currently working with them. fell in love- 💕💕

[@jacekkangaroo4402]

Australians are smiling to you, but it does not mean they are friendly. Sometimes it is a false smile while they do not like you. It is very common in English background countries.

[@georgiagalaxy]

That’s actually true :( :) Sometimes it’s just to be polite

[@jasonfairclough7858]

Australia is a very big country with a small population so we are used to a lot of personal space. When you’re in public, keep this in mind and don’t stand so close to people when waiting in line for example.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

That's a very good suggestion, Jason. Appreciate your comment.

[@georgiagalaxy]

That is very good, some people don’t like that but we are patient ^^

[@nush8528]

Good start. Racism and discrimination doesn't really have anything to do with Aussie culture since its more of a legal thing. Aussie culture is not just defined by sports or any of the other things you listed. Culture is also about lifestyle such as Aussies like to bbq and go to the beach etc. Aussie culture is a multicultural blend of other cultures so we can't really label Aussie culture specifically since our people are a hybrid of Australian Indian Asian European etc.

[@janeeley1604]

Actually.... I thinks he’s got it right. Well done. ( I’m Australian).

[@bacsport3299]

The one problem with racism in Australia is actually in the younger communities. Racism towards people for their culture or accents is more common in Australia than racism against colour. I am rxtremely worried about our future when I’ve heard really young kids use racial slurs.

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

Correct. African Americans have no problem here, but African Africans do. Same colour, but different culture.

[@maureenal6smith982]

@@keynesianeconomics4113 Dutton tried that shit about Sudanese "gangs" in Melbourne before the last election. Melbournians went nuts along with the rest of the state. There WAS no problem. Sorry if your interactions with fellow Aussies hasn't been that good.

[@omegaman477]

All youth, globally, are guilty of using racial/ethic/religious/gender/class slurs. Its a part of gaining group acceptance from your peers, which is so important and essential to teenagers. Most as they mature realise these juvenille traits are just that. Its wrong to assume that a persons behaviour as a youth dictates their behaviour as an adult. Generally I honestly feel that most Aussies are not racist, and believe that our culture rejects racism at all stages. We Australians are very proud of culture and our identity. Deep in our hearts is the principal that we will accept anyone, without hesitatation, as long as you embrace our culture, and its values.

[@zacharryklugman3151]

@@omegaman477 australia has no culture or values

[@yukihirasouma4691]

@@zacharryklugman3151 😆🤣😂

[@katecute1414]

Im not an Australian.. But i love this guy who is Australian and we ended up parting ways because of our culture differences....and i still love him..

[@maureenal6smith982]

Female Aussie perspective here. WE do not use the term ma'am here. Either call us by our first name or if you don't know it say nothing! Retail workers may be told to use that term but we do not appreciate that word. Secondly, not once have I come across a YT similar to this which mentions our ability to know who was before us at the Deli or whatnot. If the server says , "Who's next?" Don't try to jump the queue because you will have your head bitten off! We don't line up but do a quick visual of the people around the counter before us, to know when it is our turn. Otherwise, good video!

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Maureen, really appreciate your feedback and some more inputs. We are definitely going to release few more videos like this in the near future. We would love to hear any other inputs you or your network have on things migrants should know about. :)

[@tristanbackup2536]

What? I say ma'am all the time. What's the planet coming to...

[@james8902]

Great video! I'm using this with my international students. Great that we can show them some diversity instead of the same old British text books!

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot James, appreciate your lovely feedback and glad you find it useful. :)

[@TheAllthegoodstuff]

Thanks, brother. Some really nice things youve said here. Like anywhere there are exceptions to the rules. Im stoked that you seem to enjoy Straya. Much love, bra.

[@paulrichardson5892]

a person coming to australia for the first time from new zealand asked a local . do i need to know any aussie customs ? She was instantly told . dont be late.... .

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Paul for the confirmation. It is indeed very important to keep in mind. :)

[@ilovesuisse1]

I’ve never heard that. Aussies were never particularly on time for a lot of things from what i can remember.

[@omegaman477]

@@ilovesuisse1 Tardiness (not being punctual) is disrespectful, especially in business. Being late is always understood, as long as you ring ahead. Social punctuality depends on the event and occasion.

[@phoarey]

Accurate. Well done.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you :)

[@mohammedtahnoon9002]

You’re doing nice work bro ❤️ keep going

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot bro, appreciate your lovely comment.

[@JoshuaDoong]

Anyone else here Australian watching this haha

[@navdeeprathore8932]

Dude apart from this is there any other thing about australian culture that is fascinating ?

[@abdn246]

Yeah lol idk why I'm here

[@abdn246]

Finally someone that acknowledges that we have a culture bahahhaa

[@elita17913]

lol me

[@j_hitta0591]

@@navdeeprathore8932 yes the native Australians have the longest living culture on earth to date

[@AussieMoneyMan]

Forgot 'know' in the title my man. Update: Good video once again, very accurate tips!

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks, my man. Just updated it :)

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot @AussieMoneyMan for your as always support.

[@bubbyberry]

i never heard about the public transport food eating thing. maybe thats just where u are from because in melbourne its 100% fine, they even have food stands at the big stations

[@mrshinybald2739]

I'm Australian and I did not know that you can't eat on public transport... I don't use it much but dayym that explains alot

[@ericasenglish8613]

Yes, we are friendly. Often we greet each other, with Hi How are you? We are also quite polite and expect people to respect personal space.

[@lorelyndanahs.fatiga686]

Hi! So you are an Australian? May I ask what are the things that are misinterpreted in your culture? Just Curious hehe

[@ericasenglish8613]

@@lorelyndanahs.fatiga686 Australians like to joke around. Hopefully people don't take offence. We are also pretty casual. Formalities exist but we love to be more relaxed about things.

[@juulajame3637]

@@ericasenglish8613 Hello! Sorry to bother, but I wanted to ask you if you would tell me a bit about Australian Beach Culture, Im making a presentation about it for school and I don't know what is important and what to include

[@lorelyndanahs.fatiga686]

@@ericasenglish8613 Oh, that's nice then

[@michaelihemeje2039]

[e-mail]....love Australian women

[@aleqxuh]

we’ll be there on July 2021, claiming it! 😭❤️

[@redo73]

As an Aussie these are my top 9. Dont be late. Don't litter! Don't push in ahead of others in a que. Don't spit on the ground. Don't stand close to people when lining up (supermarkets/post office, etc). Don't flush ANYTHING down the toilet apart from toilet paper. Don't squat on the toilet seat to use it. Try to stick to the correct side when walking or using escalators/stairs, etc. Try to recycle 💚

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you for the suggestions indeed. We will use these suggestions for the part 2 of the video :) Apprciate that a lot.

[@linda1258]

Yes, Australian men do not talk loud in public transport, but talk very loud in their own house, at least louder than the rest.😒

[@kettleboy6949]

U haven’t heard my mum shout the 😂

[@ravishankarsundaram1690]

Hi, very clear explanation.....thank you

[@dhwanis5177]

Hello! You guys are doing an amazing job, i would like to suggest you one video which will be very helpful for students coming from india. "What should Indian students pack when coming to Australia" it would be a great help,Thankyousomuch💗

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Dhwani, we will add that to our list of ideas... Thanks a lot for your suggestion and feedback

[@hishanpiumantha852]

Best suggestion. Do it asap before the Feb intake. Cheers.

[@ericasenglish8613]

Warm clothing! Something woollen, a wind jacket, a swimming costume, a hat, clothes that protect you from harsh sunlight and mosquitoes...sunglasses...

[@Bob-mo8qt]

Hey...... I was just wondering if the australian work culture is bias towards outsiders or not? I'm looking to study in australia as a chemistry major and some of my friends say that it is very biased for outsiders. For example, let's say i have a master's degree for my major and i'm basically qualified to be some sort of chemist, but because i'm an outsider, they kinda prioritize their own citizens and reject me even IF i am far more qualified then the other contenders.

[@SomeGal]

That's how it is in the USA too. It is more valuable that you can speak fluent English than if you are an outsider.

[@blogsfred3187]

No they will not bias, but they will be concerned about understanding integration into the workplace. I have two Indians and a Zimbabwean in my firm.

[@mfnman]

I'm 13 and I know exactly what I want to do with my life, and where I want to live. Which is very obvious considering the fact I'm watching this video

[@daisywright3033]

SAME, I literally have my whole life planed out😂

[@omegaman477]

I'm 43 and laughing uncontrollably.

[@zanezwangobani2067]

Reasonably accurate, but better not to smile at strangers.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you for the feedback and comment. Really appreciate that. 🙏

[@kanishkapadidilian8559]

Awesome work mate 👍

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot buddy for your kind comment.

[@NurseAnanya]

will be there in feb 2020..thankyou ❤ you're videos have been really helpful 💌🎀

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Ananya, appreciate your lovely feedback. All the best to you for your studies here.

[@akshilpatel9616]

Ananya Sharma which city ananya? I’ll be there in Sydney in feb 2020.

[@NurseAnanya]

@@akshilpatel9616 I'll be in Sydney too..

[@akshilpatel9616]

Ananya Sharma well that’s great. May i ask which university?? I’ll be in UNSW (Business school) what’s yours??

[@NurseAnanya]

@@akshilpatel9616 I'll be going to Western Sydney University for bachelor of nursing..

[@khmerculture1210]

Good Idea of Australian Culture

[@butterflyhome50]

Sounds like heaven !

[@wanngie1]

Yeah it is. Best country in the world. Not over populated or polluted. But it's expensive.

[@ilovesuisse1]

It’s not! Every country has it’s good and bad points.

[@georgiagalaxy]

Kinda! The beaches are lovely and people are really nice ☺️

[@georgiagalaxy]

@@ilovesuisse1 True ^^

[@insertusername5046]

Pretty accurate 😊. Good job.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you ❤🙏

[@slyfoxie55]

What, we are never late for a meeting? I never knew that was an Aussie thing. Who is late for a meeting? :D Also if you're in Melbourne, most work meetings are over a coffee so, if you want to fit in... drink coffee.

[@ミズキ-t7y]

when you watched this cos you wanted to know more abt chan and felix's hometown

[@nemaeumebureuljipyeo1897]

Same hahahahahahha

[@jasonvoorhees4679]

I’m a Aussie and why tf am I watching this?😂

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Haha, hope you like it though 🤞

[@hiallyhere8901]

Can you tell me something about Australia Tradition and Culture? I’m writing about Australia at school ❤️ I wrote Christmas Day as Tradition but I don’t know anything about Culture

[@LM-rk3nm]

Finding yourself??? 🤔

[@jasonvoorhees4679]

@@LM-rk3nm 😂😂😂😂

[@jasonvoorhees4679]

@@hiallyhere8901 do you still need help?? My bad I never saw this 😅😢

[@seneshpalliyaguru8224]

How many times can I travel from 9$ per day using myki money via train,bus and tram

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

In one day, if you pay full day (around $9) you can travel as much as you like :)

[@dunruden9720]

$9, not 9$

[@jasoncheung7394]

You could travel from point A to point B with only just $4.50 if it’s within a 2 hour window for your travel time but other wise $9.00 daily fare

[@74lisaj]

Perfect order. Perfect number one. Well done. Excellent video. New follower.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot Lisa. Glad you liked the video. Welcome to the fam :)

[@NotXobot]

You missed about how much we swear 😅

[@Midoriya-Izuku.]

What really?

[@whyareyougeh5488]

Izuku Midoriya yes lol The word “Cunt” means person lmao

[@blueycarlton]

Friends of ours are French and the swearing in a family setting was eye opening. The C word is commonly used and I was told, "that is normal."

[@ashwaghoshkurane806]

Hahaha very friendly people especially to Indians

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Indeed they are.

[@MIZUch.]

Inaccurate, nobody's upside down

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Haha, you are funny.

[@northwesternhood66]

Number 1- Australian are casuals and friendly people Me who is a introvert-👀👀

[@joconnor9256]

What an absolutely lovely guy

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot, Jo for the lovely comment. 🧡🙏

[@wanngie1]

Good video mate, pretty accurate,

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you David, appreciate your lovely comment. Made my day better.

[@wanngie1]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia every day is better stay positive

[@KayinaNaga]

Thank you for sharing it 👍

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you for your lovely comment. 😍

[@dineshalakshani6591]

Very useful.. Thank you

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot friend, glad you liked it :)

[@touseefrehman1037]

thak you soo much

[@rajansharma2968]

Very informative video 👍

[@PassionJo777]

We like to be on time??? Hmmm different lol ELSE GET FIRED!!! YES we do have bosses here too😂❤️😂 Good video matey

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Haha. You are funny. Thanks for the lovely comment though :)

[@PassionJo777]

Awww thanks 🙏🏻 love yr style 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎❤️❤️

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

@@PassionJo777 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you :)

[@MaskedManG]

More video on australian slangs🙌

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hi Yash, thanks for your comment. Did you had a chance to look at our previous video? Or would you like us to make one more video on Aussie slangs.

[@logicninja5840]

I wanted to get to Aus last year for my masters.. then corona happened and shit went down hill. I'm asked to study online but it's not worth at all for me, from the experiences to expenses.

[@justmyopinion628]

Good on ya mate.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

🤗🧡

[@julianbooth3775]

Ii think you got it . good job.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you ❤

[@janiecorbett6615]

This is awesome.

[@mohamedrifkey1826]

What is the minimum wage now ?

[@RumduolAngkor]

Hi my best friend I love Australia too

[@MaskedManG]

Can you make a video for diploma course in australia 🙌

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hey Yash, did you check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3fbhZqceruKjdU

[@lorelyndanahs.fatiga686]

So you are an Australian? May I ask what are the things that are misinterpreted in your culture? Just Curious hehe

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hi Lorelyn, I am indeed an Australian now :) None of these things are misinterpreted though. They are just different and that is perfectly ok. We are making another video on similar topic which will have difference between Australian and Indian culture. :)

[@lorelyndanahs.fatiga686]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia Oh That's nice, I'll be waiting for it. Thank you!

[@franklee3800]

Not bad mate, well done!

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you 😊

[@devanshi2960]

Australian how was match with india Pain in tim paine

[@Viv.Tillies]

As an Australian, I don't know why I'm watching this...

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Haha, thanks for watching. Hope you liked it. If you have any other suggestions as well, it would be great as we are going to make 2nd part of this video 👍

[@Viv.Tillies]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia Spelling is different to Americans, we spell differently, vegemite? Idk why but vegemite is always a thing here not really marmite. Also we love our footy

[@omegaman477]

Nothing will irritate an Aussie more than queue jumping. Just don't. A close second would be loud phone conversations on public transport.

[@leviroch]

Phwaaah I have seen some pretty impressive arsewhoopings occur for both of those things here lol. Try queue jumping in northies and you won't wake up til next week :D

[@georgiagalaxy]

Lol-

[@conw_y]

You can eat on the train, just not bus or taxis/Uber.

[@فقبالسؤال]

Hi everybody how is quarinte going

[@dunruden9720]

quarantine

[@catherineburow2813]

My dad joked that 'we should've beat them more when they were younger' to my brother's Israeli girlfriend. She was horrified. And my parents, brother and I were laughing. I did not envy my brother the job of trying to explain that to her. lmao My parents also joke about their 'first two children' (my brother and I are their only children) and I wonder how my brother's girlfriend will react when she hears that one... XD

[@antonelapallini-zemin6113]

Hey, you should invite an ausie over and talk about how they flirt! both men and women! thanks, mate!

[@therealandes]

I wanna live there.

[@dunruden9720]

Brush up on your English.

[@laurenkelly6330]

dunruden ?

[@silverninja]

thank you bro

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You're welcome :)

[@joashpascal7983]

student's get a huge discount on bus, train and even boat!

[@dunruden9720]

students. Apostrophes are not used for plurals.

[@Money_desires_me]

Plse make vid on american english culture

[@bobatea2845]

I, an Ausie: interesting...

[@officialvip2281]

“Whether its football, afl ( football), cricket or rugby (football) “ 😂😂

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍 Good pick up

[@Skatercat4r]

I'm very honest but very shy

[@dunruden9720]

A thing cannot be "very unique." It is either unique or not. There are no degrees of uniqueness.

[@johnnottellingyou2402]

Maybe I'm just stupid but I am not seeing many differences between Australia and America

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You could be right. There might not be many.

[@sayedasgari7159]

Numbers one and six are totally untrue

[@jaydeepmadye6830]

Also Australian drink Fosters...

[@MatthewTheWolf2029]

Sounds like Australian people are decent.

[@阿多羅師裕太]

here is what I know for aussie lol hunt : 1 kangaroo for meat 2 aborigines for land 3 people from india 4 asian look people for covid 19 6 left what I missed....

[@willyeatsworms]

English, you missed English

[@Ichigo-dh9rd]

So there's racism towards asian alot?

[@kazeya6645]

U sounds Indian!! Aren't u?

[@shahnasrisan1774]

tell me about free child care courses bro..

[@whatever-ql5ns]

Why aren’t you prepared to pay for them ,instead of expecting the Australian taxpayer to pay for you? Just a hint from an Australian, education of any sort for overseas students is astronomical, that’s how Australian universities make their money and give false degrees to overseas students.

[@ahmadardiansyah5513]

I m watch this because my lectur...

[@windininin3800]

Yes, me too 😅

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Awesome :) Hope you liked it

[@zahirulbaten8053]

i am aussie

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hi friend, great to see you here. Do you agree with the ides presented in the video? Anything we missed out on?

[@Midoriya-Izuku.]

Im trying to have an australian accent to confuse my family they speak in another language

[@Skatercat4r]

@@Midoriya-Izuku. okay but don't say g'day mate we don't really say that

[@greatcamio4854]

I think Australia is more awesome than america ?

[@tassieking5716]

Cricket

[@SomeGal]

In America, it is expected that the man pays the bill for the lady. Especially if he wants to go on a second date.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Awesome. Great to hear that every country got their way of doing things.

[@shiorisakurag]

Idk man im American and we split 50/50

[@khyleegiselle1567]

@@shiorisakurag I’ve never split the bill on a date

[@redo73]

No-one should 'expect' anything. If a man is expected to pay a woman for her time...then that's not right. I'm an Australian female.

[@KING-ni4ze]

Computer

[@archleta9309]

I don't agree with number 8 😆

[@farishenderson5738]

Is that your idea of cultural lol

[@Virgo23]

Australia is more reputed for racism.. U say no racism. Uhh

[@ilovesuisse1]

Yeah, it has racism too, like everywhere.

[@bigt9353]

Name one country that doesn't have racism.. Racism is everywhere..

[@omegaman477]

Never ever use G'day, or g'day mate if your a foriegner. You will never master the accent and you will sound stupid.

[@trodengore]

man this list is wrong, everyone discriminates in Australia, i have been discriminated against tons of times and i was born here am white and male, and racist, almost everyone i know is racist against someone ROFL. don't like to be late my ass, FFS has this guy even been to Australia... no one ever turns up on time. people eat on public transport all the time, it is allowed, if it is messy food they may get upset, general rule of thumb is as long as it doesn't make a mess. people yell into their phones all the time on public transport, i feel this is a don't everywhere, who want to hear half of someone else's conversation any way, no one will stop you but you will get some dirty looks. lol what happened to picking up at a pub or club, yall gotta bother fellow students and work mates.

[@redo73]

You're wrong. I'm an Australian living in Brisbane who only uses public transport.. Our culture generally adheres to being 'on time'. Eating is not allowed on public transport & only a few do it Rarely is there a loud conversation....from any culture (unless drunk or bogans).