AUSTRALIAN VS AMERICAN CULTURE TOLD BY AN AMERICAN

This is a video about Australia vs American Cultures told by an American. FYI THIS IS MY OWN OPINION WITH MY OWN EXPERIENCES. We all have our own different experiences where ever we are in the world. Keep this in mind. :-)
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[@stephenm6165]

What a US student calls getting wasted every day is what an Aussie student calls afternoon drinks.

[@Layla12251]

in high school hahahaha

[@actyalbrainrot9849]

Stephen M fuck yeah

[@PezzaHando]

Couple beers after footy training

[@argoxi3612]

Stephen M that’s very true

[@thatkn1ghtguy942]

Stephen M I’ll get the goon

[@suesmith9160]

I think anyone who barks orders at another human being must realise that on some level they are horrible.

[@PezzaHando]

Sue Smith But they don't

[@dancysmith5105]

As an American who works in the food industry....use your words, spit out what you want quickly cause I don’t wanna be here as much as you don’t. I have other shit to do, you don’t care how I’m doing. It’s not offensive to the person serving you here...it’s just our culture.

[@annaleoniesmith3318]

The server doesn't want to be there? So we'll add 'poor work ethic' to the list of things wrong with the usa. Shocking. Maybe usa needs to have a bigger financial crisis than exists now in order to learn to appreciate a job. And to bring the right attitude to work. And to see your customers as more than just an order. Any culture that encourages people barking at others is a culture that is disrespectful to each other. Its horrible.

[@dancysmith5105]

Please and thank you doesn’t hurt. A conversation is a waste of everyone’s time.

[@dancysmith5105]

Also no one is barking. We aren’t dogs. Just say what you want and move on.

[@zombienun]

We have milk in our coffee, not cream, cream is put on desserts and cakes. And even though waitresses and baristas are working, barking an order is just plain rude!

[@jesseward568]

It;s not so much the barking it's the changing of the food on the menu that pissed me off in the USA

[@SweetThing]

If that's all you had to whinge about when visiting, I guess you did pretty good, hey? smh

[@VivKittie32]

WhiteStone !!!! We don’t all bark. I’m from Utah/Idaho and it’s nowhere near as rude as say the greater NYC metro area/region. Just sayin’..

[@bremCZ]

Coffee creamer isn't cream.

[@Jeffbuckles42]

coffee creamer isnt a thing in australia, we only have milk really

[@djackman4229]

I think that greeting here in Australia is a very important thing - its basically recognising the person serving you is a human being just like you, I am an Uber driver and I have picked up and spoken to Australians and foreigners from all walks of life, wealthy, executives, poor - I greet them and they greet me - who knows enough about the circumstances of another persons life to have the right to judge - its a very important courtesy.

[@benpayne2836]

dale jackman i like it

[@adamknight5089]

I take a lot of Ubers, Olas, Taxify's etc, and I always chat to them. I've had many great conversations with them, it makes the trip go quicker but it's genuinely fun to talk, and it can be anything from jobs, to politics, to whats it like living in certain areas, world affairs, really anything. It's always two humans having a chat, not them being a worker, serving me their customer.. that's just a shit mentality

[@paulohara6727]

The attitude in the States is a bit different because they don't have the worker rights that exist in Oz. 'Tipping' in Oz is virtually unknown or much less common because all workers have a basic set of rights. Of course America had slavery and that may still be a residual element.

[@tony4591]

Well said sir ..

[@michellea5415]

Well said!

[@tacitdionysus3220]

The conversational approach to people serving is due to the stronger egalitarian culture. It is regarded as rude and obnoxious to bark at them just because you're giving them an order, because that implies you think they are fundamentally 'lesser' than you. Even in the Australian armed forces, while there is certainly discipline, it often doesn't have that boot camp "sir, yes sir" quality. In fact, if a soldier repeatedly says 'sir' to an officer it's probably an ironic way of saying "I'll do what you say, even though it's obviously stupid". One of the original reasons for not tipping was that it was regarded as condescending; again implying that someone is 'lesser' and needs to be tossed a coin out of sympathy for their plight. Australians are usually paid better than Americans for everyday jobs and don't need tips to the same extent. While tipping is unlikely to be refused, It's still more likely to be seen as an unexpected reward for being helpful beyond expectations, not as a universally expected payment.

[@AshleyKristina]

Very interesting!

[@georgerogers1166]

It's a regional thing with yankees. Other parts of the country are more conversational in their ordering style.

[@scap8104]

The barking an order at them part of your comment is spot.This made me laugh so loud haha. I was born and bred in Australia. However, it depends on what city in Australia you are in with how much people converse in conversation etc. Sydney and Melbourne are not as friendly as say Perth, Hobart and Darwin. Those cities are very very different with what is seen as rude or not. Like in Perth, Hobart and Darwin it's normal to be conversation with people you don't even know and people commonly think you're unfriendly if you don't. Where as in Sydney the people can be seen as quite rude at times to people from Perth, Hobart and Darwin cities. The people are so so different in the busier cities. This is because Sydney and the bigger cities are fast past and it's not as common to see people chatting to randoms etc. You wouldn't go to Sydney or Melbourne etc. if you were looking for a cultural and traditional experience of Australia.

[@RussSFA]

I have served people from all over the United State the rudest, nastiest people are from the North East.

[@sanctuaryism]

it is because as australians we are and probably will always be far more laid back. less discipline over all. why would the army be much or at all different...

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

We dont say il take that, its rude. Australians try to be polite. Hi, can i please have, Hi can i have a.. THANKYOU. Manners, simple.

[@TheUndyingNightmareHunter]

fhhsvnggbh It also leaves a positive impact on the people, quite frankly that’s why us Aussies have a reputation for being laid back and friendly because almost everybody gets along

[@marcusdaloia2974]

As a australian I wouldn't say that we try to have a conversation with service industry workers but when you phrase it as us asking for something, and particularly thanking the server, rather then saying what you'll have/what you expect it makes sense.

[@tdb7992]

@Athrun Zala they actually say "faster please"? My god, the salesperson would smack you over the head here if you said that to them. Australia's very laid back, but there are very strict social norms that have to be obeyed. Always be polite and treat everyone like a friend, even if they just work in a shop.

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

That's the 'thing'. Those behind the counter are servers, they are in NO way, your servants!.

[@paulhogarth6765]

One part you forgot is sitting in the front seat in taxis and saying 'thank you' to bus drivers. I remember at uni a former U.S. citizen had emigrated to Australia when his dad got a job in something ... I think it was banking here? Whatever ... He found it downright weird when we caught a taxi together because we were heading in the roughly the same direction and couldn't wait for the buses... and I ended up sitting right next to the driver and started having this conversation with him talking up about what I was planning this weekend, and empathizing over how the guy had just started his shift, and so on. I had to sort of explain why I didn't sit next to him in the back ... in that whether with multiple people or byu yourself, you or one of your entourage should try to sit up front next to the driver. How it's good manners to strike up a conversation, even if it's kind of trivial. Another thing he found weird was how often Australians would say 'thanks' to bus drivers when alighting at their stop. Honestly I think it's a good thing, in the end. Sure there's days you don't want to socialize, just get the day over ... but I think it's a good lesson in connecting with people. How it's important to make that human social and emotional contact regardless of how minor. Learning how to say 'thanks' for a service is a pretty good wy to instill decorum and knowing how to show gratitude. That bus driver is also responsible for possibly many thousands of people getting to their appointments on time, getting people moving, getting them to where they need to be ... Important to remember that no one gets anywhere meaningful totally on their ownsome. Whole lot of moving parts that have to be moving all in the right direction and everyone you meet, if they're pulling in that direction, is an asset you should be grateful for.

[@eddykate6626]

It costs nothing to smile or to be polite and it only takes seconds out of the day. The drawback is that saying nice things to someone may make them feel appreciated, or worse still, it may make their day brighter because someone has noticed they exist.

[@GonzoTehGreat]

In a big city like London (UK) you'll see a wide variety of reactions/behaviours. Talking to taxi drivers and thanking bus drivers is uncommon but you do see it occasionally. The stress and rush of travelling around a city can make people forget/ignore other people, so if Australians (and anyone else) can remember to do this that's a good thing imo. In the USA in particular there is a tendency to treat staff as workers rather than people due to the culture of consumers and customers.

[@Eva-kd7wi]

IN parramatta , no one will say hi to you lol

[@frankmat]

Sydney may as well be an American city anyway. People in Sydney are nothing like real Australians.

[@Eva-kd7wi]

I loved London , great city, good vibes nice ppl friendly , clean city and subways, id love to go back and see more...

[@MatthewDrake]

Yes Australians have more Manners than we do...that's very true! Their food is awesome!! I love Vegemite!!

[@wolfiemate2039]

youre like the first foreigner who likes vegemite haha

[@MatthewDrake]

Thank I've known of Vegemite for 20 years but tried it and loved it...a friend from near melbourne who sent some yummo

[@Dev.85]

Honourary Australian right there.

[@charliedawson4877]

Wow. Most Australians (including yours truly) don't like it.

[@banjopete]

Right you’re in,!

[@Aussie1968]

Thank you for not tearing our Aussie lifestyle down! 👍👍👍 Your a top Shelia, I think we better keep ya!

[@nightinghood]

Aussie 1968 I really don’t know how many people say Sheila anymore..

[@OldAussieAds]

One one does unless trying hard to sound Aussie.

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

@@OldAussieAds You'd be fun at parties with the "hidden agenda" accusation. Of course he was putting it on. That doesn't mean that everybody does it. I can't believe you needed that to be explained * eye roll *

[@OldAussieAds]

Name And Address Supplied Not sure how you think I have a hidden agenda.

[@jimmyb4982]

She seems like a nice bird.

[@geoffdein2894]

PS don’t go to Starbucks. They make the worst coffee in the world

[@bengosling4606]

Worse service I ever got was in a Starbucks and the coffee was put it this way dirty hot water with milk would taste better...

[@glenbe4026]

Starbucks fails everywhere that has a good Coffee Culture, - Australia, France, New Zealand, they will probably also fail in Italy. Starbucks in these countries are basically for tourists or americanophiles.

[@user-tr8lb3vs3i]

Geoff Dein make terrible coffee but great cappuccino

[@michelledelancra2013]

I don't even like coffee, so I can't even imagine....

[@terryneale8663]

Love to see how their new store in Milan will shape up.

[@genala792]

Making an order australians more likely would say: "Can I have a burger and chips?" instead of "I'll have ....."

[@benpayne2836]

Gena La exactly! It's courtesy.

[@loveme1641]

I'm American and I actually do tend to say "Can I..." when ordering food or drinks, so stop making assumptions about people. Stereotypes and generalizations don't always serve to accurately depict every single person in a country.

[@johnshaw8327]

It's more polite to say....... May I not Can I

[@jemfly1062]

Note that the American says: "I'll TAKE ... a coffee etc." This sums it up. Demanding something as distinct from asking for something the way that most Australians do. In general, Americans seem to prefer confrontation and Australians prefer co-operation. It's a fundamental cultural difference - most Americans feel that they have to fight everyone in order to be top dog, most Australians work together and in a more egalitarian way.

[@PezzaHando]

John Shaw Yeah but we dont tend to use the word may unless talking about the month

[@gregtriplett2458]

If you get deeper into the difference between the American and the Australian psyche the big one is the lack of compassion in America. Americans don't seem to be bothered that people go without food and health care whereas Australians pretty much all support the social safety net which we have. That is the biggest difference between the two peoples.

[@anneshaw9681]

We serve good coffee in Australia not dish water

[@phoebebirskys6072]

I work at maccas in Australia and I can confirm the first two. the rudest customers I get are definitely american, and they are all so confused about our coffees. One lady asked for cream in her coffee and we were so confused.

[@gnbilios]

we had cream in our coffees before milk.

[@Jacebeaner]

Probably rude because they were flabbergasted by the insane Australian prices and seeing young pubescent Masturbation crazed 14-15 yr Olds about to touch their food

[@haydenwittig8877]

They complain at how expensive fast food is here compared to the us Australia is damn expensive aussies pay double for everything and that is FACT.

[@haydenwittig8877]

Actually a big mac in the united states is twice the size and cheaper than in Australia TRUE.

[@chris61986]

I'm an American. It's not really that they're trying to be rude to you, it's just the way we order food or drinks. We're not familiar with your culture, just as you wouldn't be familiar with ours if you've never been here. That said, the US is really big, and the culture is not the same everywhere. I'm from the southeast US, and people often order with a please and thank you, whereas it might be different in the northeast. Even Miami is far different from northwest Florida, and they're the same state. Miami is practically a different country in comparison. Just as California is vastly different to Texas.

[@Dylan-xv3hp]

0:35 No one expects a full conversation from you when ordering food/etc, rather the expectation is that you simply treat them as a person. They're not just 'someone paid to take your order' - they're people too. There's the view here. I noticed a fair bit in America sales reps/store clerks were often viewed as nothing more than robots to take your order/etc - very dehumanizing from an Australian viewpoint. 2:00 So true lol, was amazed the amount of speeding in America. 2:20 We have salty foods I found, while America has sugary. 2:50 College isn't really a 'lifestyle' in Australia - it's simply education and research. That's the main difference. It's a lot easier to maintain a life outside of university in this way, though some actually like the university lifestyle and don't want that.

[@VifferDude]

Australian's politely "request" something when ordering. Americans demand their orders.

[@natig3542]

I suppose that's why Americans need to leave a tip. Lol. How much your coffee cost you? Just $2 plus tax plus $5 tip. Australia how much your coffee cost. Just $2 but I ask how their day was.

[@professorcho07]

Idk if your American or Australian I’m American and not all people are like this. Just because the video said people demand their orders doesn’t mean it’s true. There are plenty of nice people who kindly ask for their food and have conversations.

[@SweetThing]

@@natig3542 - Americans have to leave tips because the poor waiters & waitresses only get a few bucks an hour; they live on tips. That's why it's always good to leave a tip.

[@jeetts59]

I’ve traveled to America secure times and I have found them to be rather inconsiderate to others, however, I don’t believe that it’s deliberate it’s because they have been brought up to think of themselves before others , it’s just their culture. Me before you always.

[@searcher7478]

Harold clark - That makes sooo much sense! Thanks for your insight :-)

[@annabelablue]

I agree with this but I also think that it’s purely awful. I’m an American, and Im regretful of this frequently (I never felt like I belonged here- even as a kid- I’ve always wanted to leave, but it’s nearly impossible if you’re not wealthy. It’s especially awful because you have no control over where you’re born!). Of course not all Americans are inconsiderate or this or that (or whatever other quality is frequently observed), but I do believe the majority are indeed. My parents raised me to be empathetic, kind and caring (and all those other great qualities that will often put you at a disadvantage as an American), & I can’t be any other way. I know I could have a much better life elsewhere, among people more like me (!) (also considering I have a chronic illness and am in debt by thousands because of it), but since I’m just another working class gal with no way to get ahead (forget even ever catching up) I’m stuck here among hateful people for the rest of my life.

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

Gee Harold Clark: I travel all the time and now in mainland China and I find there are "rather inconsiderate (sic) people everywhere. I love the differences and I am an American. I would not just a few people in one part of America against all American as we are more diverse than you. We have millions of Spanish in California and other countries just in one state. I always greet whether going out to eat or buying coffee with a smile. Not everyone is rude and we have almost 40 million people in California where you have almost 26,000 in the entire country of Australia. Look it up ! Go to New York if you want more rude people ! When I go to Australia I don't like everything, but I do find Australia a nice place.

[@antt5112]

I have only been to Texas and Arizona and found the people mostly quite polite and friendly, the drivers are so polite compared to West Oz too. I guess it is pretty hard to make a sweeping statement about a place as large and diverse as the US. In reality I would never really understand many of the hidden things unless I could work there for a bit and travel some more. What I did sense is that it is a great place if you have a job but can be terrible if you are unemployed or on the bottom rungs of society. The video is pretty good because it is all the small differences that confused me the most and gave me the most enjoyment discovering and adapting to.

[@xymonau2468]

@@user-qo2wv7zj5o Actually, I spent a month in New York city, and people were so well mannered to me. They didn't know I was foreign, but I had a four year old son, tall for his age, and his legs were too tired to do all the walking my friend and I did there. I bought a stroller - I think Americans call them umbrella strollers - and would push him everywhere when he got tired. People thought he must be disabled, and they would hold doors open for me, and give me seats on the subway. They were so much more courteous than in my local town back home. Travelling on buses was like being at a party. LOL People would talk to each other or make a joke, and the whole bus seemed to join in. (That was in Queens, so maybe it was a local thing.) So I have a nice opinion of New Yorkers. Obviously there are always exceptions, and I was there for only a month.

[@6ixConfessions]

When ordering food/drink in Australia a please and a thank you also goes a long way and the best part is; it doesn't hurt at all.😁

[@Dev.85]

A simple "Hi, how are you?" "Good Morning/Afternoon" or "Thank you" can change a persons day. It's common courtesy, sometimes I just smile at people when I walk the dog. As for coffee I avoid big chain business and go for the smaller cafes their quality is generally better.

[@scap8104]

I am Australian myself and this is spot on about the ordering part lol. In Australia people find it rude if you do that in the shop. Also, it's seen as normal and polite here to say to someone, "hey, how you going?" and "how ya doing?" when you first meet them etc.

[@paspax]

I don't ask service workers how they're going because I don't care. I do say g'day & thank you though.

[@jaieet]

Yeah, I'm "Hi! Uhmm... can I haaaave..?". But I think the line is barking orders. And any time I've seen someone try it, the staff tends to laugh and really weigh whether or not they want to serve the customer.

[@australian1018]

We do not care if you do not care, use your manners.

[@stumpypetros2685]

I say Howdy, I'd like .... .But Its the thanks that I think is most importent. I make sure I let them know I'm very thankfull for the servce, and I've picked up the "You Have a great Day" from the Americans. One of my mates says "Thanks, I really appreciate it." which is not too long or too abrupt.

[@seankennedy5074]

I had to laugh when you spoke about how American's bark orders at staff. Years ago I opened my house to a young woman from NH who was in Australia on a one year university student exchange. She was a lovely girl, very smart and conscientious. The first time I took her out to get some pizza she ordered EXACTLY as you described! I remember having a conversation with her afterwards about it and explained that her manner of ordering could be considered unusual and possibly even rude to approach people like that and in Australia we like to have a bit of friendly discourse with people we interact with. She didn't get it at first but after some months she gained some awareness, but said she found it a bit frustrating at times - "All you people do in Australia is say please and thank you and ask strangers how their day is going".

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

Seriously? Wow! I couldn't imagine NOT saying please and thank you to anyone serving me. Even striking up a short convo while they ring up your things is commonplace in Aust here, and they often appreciate it if you joke with them, or appreciate and lament with them about their shitty hours or work conditions...or anything, really. To me at least, it's just showing some empathy and acknowledging that they are are another human being, just like me, and being polite and conversational and maybe even brightening their day with a compliment cost nothing. Why is thinking like this so foreign in America? Are they truly that self-centered and self important? No one is better than anyone else. They're just people!

[@julzhunt7790]

Your last paragraph. All we do is say please and thank you etc. I’m thinking to myself, yeah coz that’s what being a decent human being is about. Common courtesy and common sense are really not that common though. It’s sad

[@julzhunt7790]

@@TheMurlocKeeper unfortunately I think you hit the nail on the head. Yep some Americans are that self-centred. 🙄

[@spottylill]

- Being polite goes a long way. It’s kind. Customer service can be a relentless job. - university is university. There to learn. It’s adult teaching, not for teenagers. No one will hold your hand. Your ‘life’ is away from uni.

[@jessreid3104]

As an Australian having visited America every year for 15 years, I have to say that Australian's have a much higher health standard than American's. No our universities aren't party hubs but they are some of the best universities in the world for research. I. Cannot. Drink. American. Coffee. After having an Australian flat white there's no way anyone could go back to americano's. As much as I've learned to love America over the years, I often miss the relax friendliness of Australian's over the often seemingly rude American's.

[@jessreid3104]

Also we only tip if we want to! Because people in hospitality get paid well and don't have to rely on tips! Not to mention having cheaper universities and free health care...

[@jaieet]

As a delivery driver, though, I can confirm that teen pizza drivers get a LOT of money from tips. People just being nice to a friendly face, I would assume. Which is super kind.

[@SmellsLikeNirvanna]

Americans are far more polite imo.

[@argoxi3612]

Jess Reid American coffee is absolutely diabolical

[@tekkenfan01]

People have said the exact opposite that Americans are nice while Australians are rude and want to drink and party too much

[@kVkV-sw5se]

It's all about respecting each other and not having a sense of entitlement. Here in Oz, if you start behaving like your entitled in any way then you are going to experience a whole lot of pain and a lot of it will be us laughing at you .

[@YJ0AUF]

It's complicated. Universal health care in Australia inspires greater independence between children. parents, grandparents. Nobody in a family structure has to sell their car or house to deal with a medical disaster. This one fact removes a lot of heat and stress out of peoples lives here. Universal health takes the financial interdependence out of families and everyone is more likely to reach out and help strangers with support in non-financial ways. That is one big cultural difference. The second is historical. Even though a lot of early Australia were convict settlements, Soldiers, convicts and the establishment all had to work together to survive. Oddly, this ethic is still highly present in the workforce today. It can be summed up with the sentence: "You may be my boss, but that doesn't make you better than me." So if the boss is behaving like an asshole, his/her staff will tell them that they are behaving like an asshole. A good boss accepts this as valid criticism. When driving in outback Australia, every driver waves at every other driver traveling the other way. This strange behavior is an acknowledgement that the land is harsh. Anyone can have a breakdown and we will rely upon each other for help if it happens. In short the circle that Australians put around themselves that determines who they will help and who they won't is much larger than the family unit. This is larger than it has become in the USA and many other countries. It manifests itself as common courtesy to the lowliest employee of a burger shop. That is what I think Ashley is trying to describe.

[@Dezzls]

Agreed with your points. A lot of people look at the fact that we as a people are not as philanthropic as the US population, but that is in a financial sense. It's at the grass roots level that we all help our neighbours and communities through volunteering, helping out someone on the side of the road, coaching kids sports etc. Local community person gets ill, half the town delivers meals, does household chores and makes sure the pets are fed and the bins put out. The local emergency services are nearly all volunteer based once you get out of the cities. I've seen a local city council CEO in his suit, out in a flash flooding situation filling sandbags next to one of the local doctors, a couple of 'dole bludgers', pretty well every other person within a 2km radius and local emergency service volunteers. A bloke from up the road that wasn't threatened had a bobcat that he was using to divert water from people's homes and the local red cross and salvos were setting up refreshments at the local SES depot for changeover crews as there were people from another 3 towns coming to help. This is the Australian "culture" that even us Aussies say we don't have.

[@Ozgrade3]

YJ0AUF & Dezzls -> Quite possibly together the best posts on KZbin of the year. Beautifully put.

[@YJ0AUF]

Fair comment Dezzls, and thanks for your kind words Ozgrade3. The frustrating aspect of this is it's ok to talk Aussie culture in general, but as soon as we bring it forward to 'now-ish' contemporary culture is affected by politics. As much as I like to bag the incumbent government, I will (almost) refrain here and make a wider comment. Forget the sensationalism of the news cycle, forget bigotry and xenophobia, forget your personal situation, instead, spool every political policy you hear through a YES-NO filter of "Will this decision improve the life of the average Australian - or make it worse?" Within this statement I include the livelihood of the children and their future children too. Then apply this filter to anything any political party makes. Australia has a perfect real-life model to examine, right in front of it. If you execute a cultural model of making short term decisions that will centralise wealth and power, then say that "it's ok, because of the 'trickle down effect' on lower class citizens can maybe help them too... " Then extrapolate that culture of fear and greed for a couple of generations to see what it would do to a country, then I say Behold, go to the USA and have a good look around! So in many ways, Ashley's USA-Aussie comparisons are comparing an American social culture of today with an American social culture of 50 years ago. Yet we do have a political party in power hell-bent on following the self-destructive model of the USA as fast as it can. A bit sad really. All that I can do is to encourage people to go back and exercise that filter I spoke of. It's that simple. But sorry about my rant again.

[@SimonLeBonbonbon]

Sounds very similar to the Dutch culture. Hierarchy over here is like our country; very flat. No sugarcoating, just tell it like it is, whether it is your boss, the prime minister or even the king of our country, they all have to go to the toilet and wipe their own ass, as we say here. Very opposite to our neighbour, Germany, where the boss is in charge instead of a co-worker... If you bark at people you will get the baddest service or even no service at all.

[@Dev.85]

Our council closed the local library a few years ago. So a couple of ladies got together to creat a community library, all books donated by the public. An old fella has his electric trike stolen, his only mode of transport. The community raised funds to buy a new one and a local business paid to have it kitted out with the essentials he had previously. That's what we are about. I mean one of our Prime Ministers was punched in the head for being a dick.

[@timsmith6675]

Nice video. My daughter lives in Canberra (I visited 2 yrs ago) and what struck me was their lack of crime (in comparison to the U.S). The stress level there is very low, imo. I believe that is due to the high living wage, free health care, 4 weeks paid holiday and general concern for the common good by the government.

[@benpayne2836]

tim smith Canberra is a very safe place....lots of government workers.

[@eddykate6626]

Thank you so much Tim Smith for your kind comments. I love chatting to visitors who come here. Most find our life style very laid back. (Hence the term "flat out like a lizard drinking!") I go to our shack beside the Murray River, alone with my dogs for about a week at a time. Sometimes I don't see another person for the whole week. I love sunrises and sunsets there... Silence....the birds are nesting...the animals are quiet.... and there is No sound.

[@jamesglenn4266]

tim smith, mention that to the girl in this video and maybe she might appreciate Australia a bit more than what she does.

[@Amateur_Pianist_472]

The safer areas are the places where people have their own money. Places like Blacktown, parramatta etc still have high crime even with Centrelink.

[@blackdatto]

Aussie high crime rate is a very low US crime rate. Keep your 9mm loaded and you will be right?

[@ozskipper]

And you wont get shot on an Australian campus either :) Students feel safer!

[@johunt1263]

There was a shooting at my university. But a guy jumped on him and saved everyone ❤❤❤ no one got shot.

[@johunt1263]

@evan butler I'm Australian. Not American. This happened at Latrobe. Not well publicised, oops one fatality. 1999 just looked it up.

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

You also had a terrorist attack about a year ago I think and they had guns. I am not a gun advocate but any country is vulnerable to an attack by even a citizen of that country. Sure, you have gun laws and as an American I served in the military in Vietnam many years ago, but I feel very safe in America and I live in California which has almost 40 million people where Australia has as of 2018 about 26 plus million people. Don't politicalize a video based on your political agenda or not living in America in different states. Remember "don't throw stones if you live in a glass house". The fact that now in Europe there are many shootings and many countries have strict gun laws. You can write it off to terrorists but you talk about friendly and safe and make a judgment on a population that far exceeds your own. As for Australia I enjoyed it very much and the same for England and other countries. I DO NOT judge a country by a quick assertation/experience or what I read in a newspaper or tabloid. I have met rude people everywhere in my travels. I ask you now to come to where I am working and living on a contract in mainland China and not on a 2 week venture !! You want to see rude people and culture ? Yes, there are good and nice people as well here. So, let's not be quick to post and make a shallow judgment on a country you don't live in !!

[@johunt1263]

@@user-qo2wv7zj5o I'm not totally pro gun laws but in all the cases I know of involving guns, there was one gun. At the Lindt seige it was one gun. The guy at Latrobe was one gun. People died, but it was more limited than say Port Arthur where he had heaps of guns and heaps of people were murdered, after which we brought in the laws. Personally I'm pro reasonable restrictions but on the fence beyond that.

[@Smuffication]

There was also a shooting at Monash many years ago

[@graemesydney38]

On your first point; to say something personal before barking an order - I had an Irish accounts clerk (who has worked in Ireland and England before Australia) working for me - she astonished me one day by announcing "I love working in Australia". She went on to explain, "Typically in Europe you would take a business call where the opening statement was "where's the payment for invoice xxxxx". In Australia she said the conversation always started with "Hi I'm Jim from XYZ, how are you? Have a good week end? " (or other small talk) and then "I'm ringing about invoice xxxxx". She said Australians were a lot friendlier and more relaxed to work with. I have heard similar before but didn't think much about it, but her enthusiasm and specifics had me thinking maybe its true.

[@lewistewart91]

Bark an order at me and ill burn your coffee, dosent matter i get paid the same either way. Be nice and youll get a nice coffee with a smile to take away too, pretty easy lol

[@brianminghella3312]

Lewis Stewart . And there you have it ! Confession from the horses mouth. But if your REALLY honest you will burn their coffee anyway unless its a hot chick or one of your mates. Aussies operate on a hair trigger that makes Clint Eastwood look restrained. If your not of the tribe your gonna get the bums rush because mate i’m only here to earn a quid and youse can all get stuffed.

[@dianegreen6513]

@Lewis Stewart, I'm a friendly person, in retail. It's a mixed business groceries fuel coffee cigarettes alcohol and meat pies. I always give a warm welcome to customers. One day a guys comes in, I say good morning and smile, I'm ignored. He barks at me "Got any pies and give me a pack of winnie reds (Winfield cigarettes). I get his smokes, then go to the pie warmer for his pie. I inform him we have cheese & bacon or plain, and ask which one he would prefer. Cheese & bacon was the response. All his items are rung up. He throws his money on the counter, most of it coins, so I scoop it all up and begin to count it, he is $1.80 short, he gives me an exasperated sigh, fumbles for more change. He has a pack of smokes and a pie, transaction completed I then begin to serve the next customer, when he bellows "What I don't get a carry bag" I say nothing grab a bag, hand it to him. But don't let go, as he tugs on it, I say a please and thank you never goes astray, he grunts a thank you at me, and storms off. Every other customer in line after him made a point to say please and thank you.

[@j_edwards6075]

@@dianegreen6513 I'm also an Aussie. I can relate, I used to work in retail a while ago. If I ever pulled that stunt with holding onto the bag and not letting go until they say thank you, they would have called my manager over and had a chat with me for "abusing the customer". BTW, this actually happened. And another time where I asked to check the customers bag, as per store policy and the customer threw the bag on the ground and expected me to look through it myself. I told him I can't legally touch his bag, that he has to open it for me to check, and he asked for my manager. Let's just say my manager was watching the entire ordeal unbeknownst to the customer. The customer told my manager that I tried harassing him. My manager laughed at him and told him to get out of the store lol. The fucking audacity and lip on some customers though, they're not getting a re-action out of me, cheeky bastards.

[@notcaaaramels]

Lewis Stewart I’d do that too to be honest.

[@rikda]

From a long time back, tipping is Charity, that's why we have an award wage system. When they are working for a wage, tips are personal bonuses.

[@swinetrek]

Tipping was originally a way of getting served faster. It then became the norm

[@skwervin1]

I have tipped people a few times, usually because they have gone out of their way. One time I flew into Melbourne from Canberra and was coming down with the flu, high temp, feverish, you know walking zombie. When I got to my home, the taxi driver opened the boot to get out my suitcases and took them up to my door for me, rather than just putting them on the driveway like usual. He said he could see I was sick and asked if I had someone to look after me or if need him to take me to a doctor, but I said I'd be fine my housemate would be home soon. I gave him a $10 tip (it was in the 80's so it was probably a 50% tip) for being so nice. Another time I was going to my parents and I had a boot full of stuff and my car broke down on the Westgate Bridge. After my car was towed (and was going to need a bunch of repairs - blown water pump etc) I had to get a taxi all the way to Packenham (about a $80 trip in those days - about 60km) and most taxis wouldn't take me because there would be no fare for a return trip. I got one guy finally and we chatted on the way, he told me about his family, we swapped jokes and he even helped me get all of my stuff back into the house when we got there. He got a $50 tip (I would have given more but I didn't have any more cash and they didn't do EFTPOS in taxis in those days) as a thanks... and when he got into his taxi he got another call to go all the way back to Melbourne! He was another nice guy and he could have just dumped my stuff and been surly but we had a friendly chat on the way and he was kind.

[@andreaelizabeth5804]

Great video! It's so fascinating to discover the differences between our cultures.

[@HeathWP]

This must be the most on point comparison video Ive seen thanks!

[@hannahfriedle6929]

Even in America, black coffee is not black if it has cream and sugar in it.

[@AshleyKristina]

Very true! I guess I'm looking for more of an Americano style.

[@gnbilios]

turkish coffee is the best

[@meganwilliams2962]

That's a long black.

[@MatthewDrake]

Hannah Friedle to me if my coffee doesn't have flavored creamer,its not coffee lol

[@Chaotic.Fish88]

Scenario: I'm at a resturant ordering a pizza, here's how it goes. Waiter: Hello, how are you? Me: Good, how are you?: Waiter: Good! What can I get for you? Me: I would like a large Margherita pizza please. Waiter: Any drinks? Me: Uh, just water thanks. Waiter: Ok, thank you, anything else? Me: Oh, no thanks. Waiter: Ok, your food should be here shortly, thank you, have a nice day. Me: I will, thank you. Bye. Waiter: See ya.

[@ohanna5074]

In Australia, this is the minimum expectation :)

[@jafrost1328]

Used to go to a particular cafe with friends a lot. By our third group visit, we had a bug dinner there with BYO wines etc, were there for ages and literally every waiter/waitress had their staff meals out our table with us. We didnt know any ofnthem outside getting thenoccasional meal or coffee there

[@SP-free]

That’s it! You talk to all. Nobody is subservient to you and tips aren’t needed because bosses pay staff a decent wage

[@Dev.85]

Sadly my new recent favourite coffee joint closed but by my third visit there the staff recognized me and what I ordered. When they closed they gave me a free coffee because I was a regular customer and almost always had a conversation while I waited.

[@adamknight5089]

Exactly, anything less than that, and you'll be considered short

[@Ozgrade3]

Lovely and thought provoking video, and possibly the KZbin discussion section of the decade. Thank you to all the thoughtful comments, made it simply a joy to read. Big thanks to Ashley and everyone below.

[@Aussie1968]

I just had to rewatch your (this) video, coz it's been 4yrs since I first watched it.... AND I still say we need to keep you!! And I LOVE the way you say "coffee" ♡

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

Actually Australia has the best coffee culture in the world now...seriously...the Italians brought it and then it was adapted for the better (flat whites etc...)

[@kenc.d8200]

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[@tanyabrown9839]

Always be polite to those who serve your food or drinks here in Australia or you could get something done to it. Ive heard about people here (actually know ones who did this) who spat on someones food cause they were rude to them when ordering. Another I person wiped his hand across his arse before handling the persons food as he was annoyed at the customer. Aussies hate bad manners and if you treat someone serving you rudely do not be surprised if they could do something to your food or drink as a payback

[@uninformedluddite]

I bet your from somewhere like Logan City or the northern Suburbs of Adelaide. This is not a common thing in Australia and is done by a lower class of hominid generally referred to as a Bogan.

[@Donizen1]

That is highly unlikely. Even with bad treatment, I cannot imagine anyone here doing something like that.

[@charki40]

Thanks for your honest thoughts. Yes I went to University of Melbourne and lived independently off the campus. I worked part time in the profession I was studying so it made sense. Most Aussies are involved in either voluntary of semi professional employment that reflects the areas that they are studying. Its an attitude that assists a win win situation. We also believe in a more broader adult experience in learning...meaning an involvement with on campus programs need to correlate to real world transference of skills. For instance I was involved in the student union on campus as a rep. I then gained employment as the National Student Representative in Australia. We are practicle I suppose. University is a window to opportunity both within its limits and outside in the real world. Oh and I love a cappuccino. Our coffee is traditional as outside of Italy, Melbourne has the one of the highest population of Italians in the world per capita. So among the many contributions (building the largest Australian hydro scheme) the culture and coffee is very much a part of this country.

[@pp312]

You had trouble finding sugary breakfast cereal in Oz? Where were you looking--in the local Salvation Army shop?

[@kukukacho0]

Saying ‘hello’ is you know, human..

[@julzhunt7790]

Yes

[@TheKira699]

My neighbour is American, Ohio native. Her accent has changed over the years and returns to the US frequently to visit family. It is kind of a culture shock going from her country dustbowl to upstate NY. Country Victoria is beautiful but don't expect to cuddle the wildlife. Oh and OUR healthcare is far better than the US non system. Once you get immersed and settled in Australia, you'll never want to leave.

[@davidmartin4400]

In fact, most wildlife should be avoided either for safety reasons or safety reasons, or, if you're not sure, for safety reasons. Even the cute wildlife can hurt. And watch out for the Drop Bears.

[@WannabeWriter100]

Ah yes. Drop bears. Had an encounter just last week! Nasty stuff.

[@lucasanderson7369]

Degrees are a lot less expensive in Australia

Welcome to Australia Ashley, hope you had a great time while you were here. Not to sure where you are now though.

[@AshleyKristina]

Thank you!

[@stevec6934]

I'm Aussie born & bred & if I was serving a customer & they said "I'll take a ….whatever" I'd see them as a rude person & probably be tempted to spit in their food or at least get rid of them asap - even at the cost of their business. Politeness & consideration for others costs nothing & a lack of it should be scorned & punished. Even after living here she still doesn't seem to get it. Always shout out thanks to your bus driver, even if the bus is crowded. Stupid, ignorant rude, demanding amurigans generally thinking they are special & others are there to serve them.

[@cherriblossom9189]

Thank you for being open minded and not negative about our beautiful country ...... finally some who is not totally crapping on our cultures

[@justrelaxvietnam6695]

Now I learn much more about the culture. Thank you

[@samanthaa8030]

thanks, I'm thinking about visiting Australia this was super helpful.

[@AshleyKristina]

You definitely should. :)

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

Samantha A if you do visit Australia Samantha, please visit Sydney. Wayne Holmes from Sydney, Australia.

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

@@thewayneflyinghigh9128 - Sydney is a hole :P Come to Queensland...or NSW if you don't wanna die of heatstroke. :P

[@scanspeak00]

Revenge of the Nerds was my first exposure to the life at American colleges.

[@AshleyKristina]

LOL

[@GeneralG1810]

Fucking love that movie, you should see animal house

[@karar7796]

Jeez I hope that's not what American colleges are actually like, those 80s movies were full of sexual predators relentlessly sexually harassing, terrorizing, assaulting & sometimes even raping women. The so-called "heroes" were usually villains.

[@uninformedluddite]

@@karar7796 - quick you need to get on twitter now and expose the patriarchy

[@Evie170]

Kara R Turns out a lot of these creepy Revenge of The Nerds predators grew up to become monstrous criminals like Weinstein and Epstein.

[@Robochop-vz3qm]

love the way you are in character when demonstrating how american's order a coffee!!! :)

[@RGC198]

Hi Ashley, another excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Please keep in mind a cappuccino in Sydney is very different to a cappuccino in Melbourne. I think it depends where you are regarding conversation in shops and similar places. The same can be said with taxi drivers. Some will be happy to chat and others may be more concentrating on the task at hand and less conversing. Anyway, all the very best. Robert.

[@jamesjacocks6221]

After scanning many comments it is clear to me that those who've been to the US and Australia have more concrete experience but unless you have lived in the US or Australia, and in many regions of these enormous countries, you will always be handicapped by an insufficient sample. That being said, I know of no country in the world that has so much contrast in culture as the Northeast and Southeast US. The Yankees are the more cynical and seem to mistrust everyone at the outset and the Southerners seem insincerely friendly and naively accepting perfect strangers providing they match the social class, race and religion of the Southerner. In the West Coast, all bets are off inasmuch as these area do not actually have a separate culture and some parts of the West do not seem to have a culture, per se. (Ha Ha). I've never been to Australia so I can only comment on the few charming, outgoing Australians I have met. I think that it's the people I have known from there that give Australia's mystical charm its credibility. Australians, please do not judge us by the behavior of the American tourist, who behave so egregiously that books have been written about them. We are a humble people and many of us have acquired money without the handicap of culture, so consider that.

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

James as you know it's much more different having conversations over KZbin or online so we are always seeing rudeness from everyone no matter where they come from. The test is in real everyday life to see how any nationality acts in their groupings. There are nasty people in every nation as there are good. The only way to get a perspective is to actually spend time in each country but that would be a major task in itself LOL!! The bottom line is just to treat everyone the way you would like to be treated. That seems to be missing anyway, everywhere these days. An almost forgotten trait.

[@julzhunt7790]

Most Aussies aren’t too judgemental and like to give everyone a fair go. I’m in Western Australia and it’s laid-back, big, beautiful and safe. An awesome place to live 😁

[@julzhunt7790]

There’s an old saying… You don’t judge the many by the faults of the few. There’s idiots in every society.

[@stevedavenport1202]

Well, in my previous life, dealt with many tourists and gave rides to dozens of Australians from different parts of the country. They are, for the most part, polite and easy going. By contrast, people from the UK were quite serious and enjoy reprimanding you for the most minor social transgression.

[@jamesjacocks6221]

@@stevedavenport1202 So true. I recall getting off a flight in Cork and being greeted by a German grandmother sort who was admonishing people as they passed for the non-existent faux pas of their being present. It was a stereotype so comical that I certainly won't forget. Still, that is not a defining German characteristic, even if it is a common one.

[@gnbilios]

americans & australians have different mentalities for one

[@Steffsworld]

Awesome video! The culture shock is so unexpected when you’re going from one westernized country to another..I moved from LA to Ireland and knew it’d be different but not to the extent that it is. Or at least that was my thought 🤷🏽‍♀️ ❤️ new sub ❤️

[@Nationalist1896]

i love your video.. ,clear and laid back explanation .. ta

[@profteddington8204]

A black coffee with cream isn’t a black coffee :) Most of our (Australia’s) coffee types are Italian in origin (e.g. Café Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso, etc.); but we also have a couple of our own, such as Flat White (essentially a Latte without the foam) and Long Black (an Americano by a different name...but don’t take it personally :p). Percolated/drip coffee is incredibly common in the US, but isn’t at all common in Australia. We’ve become quite picky about our coffee, and the comparatively bitter taste of perpetually re-heated coffee just isn’t for us. As for ordering style, it’s very much a courtesy thing. We tend to speak to wait staff in the same way we would a friend or family member. Would you bark “I’ll take a black coffee” at your mother? :)

[@JJ-dc3jz]

"They're there to work, they're to take my order, they're not there to have a talk with me" Sums Americans up. Sums this woman up. They are humans you fool. They deserve respect.

[@michaelhalsall5684]

Appalling attitude. I have met US "college graduates" who feel the world owes them a living because they went to some obscure Mid Western "University" and everyone is below them.

[@beverleychampion3020]

Thanks for that it's always good to get someone elses view

[@ricecrash5225]

As an Aussie I think you were respectful in your explanations to both cultures. Well done.

[@ceelp908]

i have no idea what "coffee creamer" is ... it sounds like some kind of weird fake milk substitute.... ???? And if you want your black coffee usa style... some places DO have it, you need to ask for filter coffee... or just look out for that big glass pot! (so glad things arn't as sweet here!!)

[@gnbilios]

cream has high fat content and then milk came along.

[@meganwilliams2962]

Or ask for a long black with milk on the side.

[@Layla12251]

It's a nice thicker milk, you get used to it and it's cheaper to get a drip coffee....

[@peterfromgw4615]

Coffee creamer is rubbish - it’s like a lot of US foodstuffs, fake. Also should try the US version of a Caesar Salad - it usually comes with small marshmellows to sweeten it. After a while, I found all US food tasted sweet. Just longed for a salad sandwich. And the comments made about “barking out an order” - it’s 100% true for the Yanks and I found their attitude to serving staff terrible. Then again, a waiter’s concept of good service is coming over to the table every few minutes asking “how’s everything”. At first it was amusing but it soon became infurating.

[@musicalneptunian]

I was thinking of it as a noun; a person can be a "coffee creamer". Some sort of highly sexualised weirdo. Look at that guy with the nuts hanging out of his jeans! What a coffee creamer!

[@DansModelBench]

I think your first point could be summed up as in the US we are rude to everyone and in Australia, they don't like it. Good on you for changing your habbits though.

[@sineadgamo205]

Finally a good Australia v America video. She been here for awhile and knows what she is talking about and doesn't just up talk America.

[@thesteveus]

Australians drive on the correct side of the road

[@iamtheralwus]

4:38 Austrahlian! Nice Aussie twang you've developed. Oh, and yes, it's very important to be friendly at the counter in a friendly-at-the-counter culture, otherwise people will call you a 'rude American'. And yet I can understand that if you don't do it in the US that's fine. I guess the age old rule still stands, 'when in Rome...'. I hope you and your partner enjoyed/are enjoying your stay in Stralya. :o)

[@maxsmart645]

Thanks for your insight it was interesting. (An Aussie)

[@fei8292]

being in primary/elementary school in Australia is so fun

[@GRDwashere]

Bark orders at me or my staff over our counter and you'll find yourself waiting... and waiting... and eventually leaving. Fortunately those sorts of assholes are very few and far between in my experience.

[@Jesse-B]

"Australian universities are a bit more research focussed"... that statement just about sums up everything, and not just regarding university.

[@buska100]

Interesting Vid. Enjoy Your time in Oz Cheers

[@feedatribe]

Australian here 👋 Of course it depends on the context re. conversations with shop workers. If you are in a line, say at a fish and chip shop (to keep things culturally relevant 😉), a simple, "Hi there! May I please have..........thanks so much!" Is quick but still friendly and appreciative, and acknowledges that you are dealing with a human being. If you are in a clothing boutique, with more time for chit-chat, you may strike up full-blown conversation, belly laughs included! It depends on the situation and, like interacting with anyone you meet for the first time, genuine rapport. Nothing should be fake, but if you're communicating with people, you may as well reap the benefits of positive human interaction.

[@tombarnes4994]

Love those comments!

[@stephensandiford3981]

In the South we usually greet the cashier at a grocery store or restaurant then proceed with our order also.

[@AUSSIEDAVEROCKS]

Great video, although I'm not really a fan of "Down Under" being used to replace Australia, because it's a Eurocentric POV with no basis in science. In Astronomy our planet has no up or down side, so Australia could just as likely be "Up Above".

[@AshleyKristina]

AUSSIEDAVEROCKS haha I'm not really a huge fan of calling it that either to be honest.

[@JohnSmith-pp7ux]

aussiedaverocks. You people are walking upside down - face it and accept it!

[@AUSSIEDAVEROCKS]

John Smith Well after looking at your avatar, I can tell you that I don't walk around dragging my knuckles, or go around flinging my poop at people. Can you say the same of yourself?

[@TheMichaelStott]

The term down under originally was used by the British meaning we were "beneath" them both on the paper map and status. Now we use all over the place in a joking sort of way😎

[@danib022]

Hahaha what.

[@samnunya9798]

We're courteous. We have a basic respect for each other that dictates manners. Customer care is very highly valued here because customers drive the economy by spending money. Americans might like people being rude to them or treating them like they're simply a number, however here in Australia. We frown very heavily upon rude behaviours or poor customer support. That's just how we are. We have a higher expectation for standard of living. We expect people to be kind, courteous, respectful. The reason we respect those who serve us when we go to buy something, is because they deserve to be treated like human beings just as much as we the customers do. We also understand that Americans are very self involved, you guys seem to care more about being higher then the next person where as we, are more likely to include everyone rather then alienate them.

[@G60J60F80]

Are you from the East Coast of the US? I feel that on the West Coast we're much more similar to Australia in how we interact with people at restaurants and coffee shops. The East Coast always feels very abrupt and direct to me, often times almost cold and rude.

[@thejodestar1]

Our Unis are generally free in that students attend and don't pay for tuition but rather when their wage hits a certain amount they repay annually their HECS fees.

[@fenixbazaar9001]

I find US interactions and customer experience to be somewhat...dry. I love the US but it's kind of like a "get in and get out experience" and it's confronting, because Aussies don't really know what they want or what they want to do until they're asked at that very moment. It's a bit more spontaneous. The US culture is a bit more like the German, or Dutch way of doing things. Very direct, very down the line, stern, and planned. So when I get to the front of the queue in Australia, I kind of know what I want but I want to engage. If there's a long line behind me, that changes the way I interact, but in the US, you walk to the counter and it's like, "WHAT DO YOU WANT", and I get stressed out because I literally have no idea what I want lol I remember at Popeye's at Las Vegas airport, it was like 7am, and I asked the girl how her morning was, and she looked at me like I was an idiot. Like, "Why would you ask me that? I don't know you." And then she had a laugh with her friend about me. Fuck me, right? lol

[@wc8689]

do you miss all the guns and bibles?

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

Well, Australia was originally part of England and a penal colony, but I don't find fault with any Australians for that ! They still use a lot of British terms as well. I don't find fault with that. It's just there are different variations of English and I don't find fault with that as well.

[@greeniemelb]

Gene, the now, USA was part of England AND a penal colony as well.

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

Well, you are partly true and correct as to history. There were penal colonies in the Americas, of course (perhaps some even in North America), but the only country of the Americas which received sentenced people for a time was Brazil. Portugal extensively use the penalty of degredo (exile) to get rid of undesirables in an easy and profitable way.America was discovered in different regions by England, France, and Spain, Yes, they did send prisoners there and indentured servants which in time I believe after 7 years worked off their debts to own land be have a new life. Fact: Between 1788 and 1868, about 162,000 convicts were transported by the British government to various penal colonies in Australia.[1] The British government began transporting convicts overseas to American colonies in the early 18th century. When transportation ended with the start of the American Revolution, an alternative site was needed to relieve further overcrowding of British prisons and hulks. Earlier in 1770, James Cook charted and claimed possession of the east coast of Australia for Britain. Seeking to pre-empt the French colonial empire from expanding into the region, Britain chose Australia as the site of a penal colony, and in 1787, the First Fleet of eleven convict ships set sail for Botany Bay, arriving on 20 January 1788 to found Sydney, New South Wales, the first European settlement on the continent. Other penal colonies were later established in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1803 and Queensland in 1824, while Western Australia, founded in 1829 as a free colony, received convicts from 1850. Victoria and South Australia remained free colonies. Penal transportation to Australia peaked in the 1830s and dropped off significantly the following decade. The last convict ship arrived in Western Australia on 10 January 1868. I think I responded to a post about Americans being rude and not penal colonies !! But, to answer your post read above. I love Australia and it's people and I travel around the world. Come to Communist China now and live for a few years. I Think we as allies should show respect to one another re England, America, Australia and New Zealand. I never posted anything negative about Australia and I don't condemn the actions of the past for the people and country of today. The penal colonies conception was not new and France was very much into it as well.

[@grumpyoldman7725]

Gene, Australia was occupied when the Europeans arrived. As was North and South America. Perhaps travel to England would highlight the dialectic differences.

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

Any country can have shootings regardless of gun laws. But, I am not a gun advocate as you might think me or most Americans are! American is a young country and was part of England and guns were a way of life while fighting the French, Indians and looking for food and later the British. The 2nd Amendment of our constitution is a bit ambiguous and that is why we have gun laws that vary from state to state and Americans disagreeing with each other. But, don't get to comfy "way down under" as you never know who and when someone might just shock your country ! I find these school shootings deplorable and agree on that but you are seeing the world through your "rose color glasses" to make that statement if you think Australia is immune to any gun violence in the future; and I only post this as I read of a shooting in Australia one to two years ago in one of your big cities. I don't slight Australia as you slight America as I am proud of my country and nothing and nobody like you doing a stupid post will change that. Laws can be broken and crazy and angry people can get a gun I don't care what your laws are wherever you many live.

[@catherinehill100]

I an never direct here in the USA .. I always say hi how are you yes I’ll do a flat white.. always please and thank you it must be my generation .. add some British flair say darling or darl to your partner or bf .. partner is your significant other in Australia which is way different in the USA .. stores are shops .. they have the best cafes in Sydney I love !!!

[@hotwater2day]

I love the people talking with their native tongue thanks for sharing 👍

[@julzhunt7790]

With our Native Tongue? Are you referring to the Indigenous population speaking their many different languages or the Aussie accent.

[@durkadurkadurka6071]

I must be American too, because I get asked 100 times a day "how are you?" I don't have time for that shit! But in all seriousness, I think that one of the biggest differences between our two cultures, is the almost fourty-thousand gun-related incidents that you have in your country, compared to our "less-than-ten" statistic. And we have around 15 times less people than the U.S., so our gun-related incident rate should be around 2500 per year. Thanks to a bunch of reasons, it's not.

[@kgkbuugj]

Well we have 330 million people and over 400 (id say about 420 mill since last year's massive gun/ammo shortage) million civilian owned guns so naturally that number will be higher 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jamesfrench7299]

I was told by a student at Macquarie University Sydney that because quite a number of Americans attend there, they have formed sororities of their own there. I suppose you would expect that. I have had very very mixed experiences in my limited dealings with you Americans. Most are okay, if a little detached, some were irritatingly arrogant but not in a belligerent way. Some are awesome to talk with. It just depends. Canadians are a bit like a go between and get us more.

[@emohruo7996]

Macquarie is almost fully Chinese

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

Emoh Ruo: If that is true I know about Chinese as I live here now in mainland China in Hangzhou in Zhejiang province; and for many years work in different parts of mainland China. Most Chinese are not well mannered and there are exceptions. They do stay together even in America whether rich or poor. I just left American and was in a nice neighborhood full of Chinese and nice and expensive homes with rich and poor Chinese. They tend to stay to themselves.

[@mzitchbay]

Macquarie is shit lol

[@matthewbrown6163]

Toga, Toga, Toga, Toga - Toga Party LOL

[@Jer0tube]

Love hearing the opinions about Australia from others, with myself being a true blue Aussie!

[@dibrentley7915]

hahha love the way you say australian. good job :)

[@smokeybirdman]

By the way ive been to Australia and USA and coffee is waaay better in Australia :)

[@SweetThing]

Maybe, but America has the best Bar-b-que. And Mexican food. You don't know what you're missing..

[@Dev.85]

@@SweetThing depends on what is being barbecued and how.

[@baadyslu]

How about bbq kangaroo?

[@fucofdog5551]

Wouldn't Mexico have the best Mexican food? We have plenty of amazing Mexican restaurants, the only thing we're missing out on are mass shootings.

[@davidbaird5998]

savage but true ^

[@actanonverba91]

Australia lol 😂 I met some Aussies and we all got drunk and they put a candle in my butt.. Those birthday ones.. Apart from that I love it

[@stumpypetros2685]

The most important question - did they light it?

[@uninformedluddite]

Good thing you didn't pass out we might have taken your eyebrows

[@hannahfriedle6929]

Very helpful video!

[@laxota72]

Hehe you can find coco puffs. Most of us don’t wanna mainline sugar. But understand where that comes from mate. My parents immigrated from the USA 50 yrs ago

[@RaelThomas]

When I was in North America I missed proper coffee so much. I don't know how you guys cope with that poor excuse for coffee. Starbucks is not real coffee

[@matthewbulic]

AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO I went to the psychiatrist and he told me I had a dual personality. After the 10 minute consultation, he gave me a bill for $100. So I gave him $50 bucks and told him to collect the rest from the other guy 😏

[@anobserver4302]

Omg the other week I was telling someone that the supermarkets in America have more of a variety than ours in Australia

[@arthurwatts1680]

Great - now all I can think about is one of those tiny black Greek/Turkish coffees in Melbourne, which probably wouldn't be so bad if I didn't live almost 4000 kms from Melbourne :(

[@russellmyers1719]

Us Aussies have at least 60000 years of culture.proven by carbon dating.

[@piusx8317]

As a Brit I'll take United States over Australia any day👌

[@no8604]

And we'll take the Irish over Brits any day. 😎

[@tombarnes4994]

I am an american. And am saddened by many of the negative comments made. I am also very interested in australian culture. It is ver different from the us. I myself say hello to w Everyone in a restaurant from waiter staff to busboys or janitors may e ar I esd raised in the midwest area of the us. I would be embarrassed to be thought of as rude or impolite.have been to many countries and always respect everyone and thank them all. These comments above have opened my eyes to some folks poor manners. If a mate of mine were rude to someone I would cal thrm on it and be put off by their actions I thank all for the informative comments! Have a good day mates!

[@ludmilafascia7956]

I died when you talked about the driving differences. Here in Florida, we speed like there's no tomorrow. If I were there, I'm sure I'd get super anxious just driving the speed limit. We totally don't have road rage.

[@julzhunt7790]

We have billboards with things like “speeding kills” and Aussies aren’t in such a hurry to go places. More laid back and cruisey. There are a fair few speed cameras around too. It’s always better to get somewhere a little late than not at all.

[@deepukt2472]

Each time I go the states, I find the customer services a bit rude as mentioned in your point 1.

[@kevinguy3036]

Yup, We Aussies are far more polite than Americans, the Aussie attitude is generally one of a flat field very few of us care about position or what job you have. Americans are still stuck in the bigoted world of slaves and servants.

[@catweasle5737]

She seemed to nail the American very early in the clip: "They're there to work, to take my order" America to me has always seemed to be a class society. Poor min wages. Keep the little people in their place. Someone suing someone to get as much money as they can. Most Americans I have spoken to through online chats, want to keep their ridiculous healthcare system because they say they don't want to be paying a small amount out of their pay to fund someone else's healthcare. We here in Australia are laid back, we help each other, we don't want to sue anyone over petty matters and our min wage is decent.

[@jesseward568]

I am in USA and I can confirm it. People are always trying to screw each other over. It is shocking when the customer at a restaurant demands things that are not on the menu and has the audacity to tell you you are wrong for bringing out what was specified on the menu. And if the steak is cooked M instead of MW they will send it back and fully expect a new steak without hesitation. I'm talking EVERY NIGHT! They're like ... "of course I get free food it was slightly wrong". Some people will refuse to pay for the food if they don't like it. It was a HUGE culture shock coming from New Zealand.

[@modestoca25]

Your taxes are very high, cost of living is high, you have a lot of Islamic refugees/immigrants without jobs causing problems, your country is crawling with poisonous critters, very drought/fire/dust storm prone, ozone hole/high cancer rates. Most of the Australians I've talked to online are spelling and grammatically challenged and act like they have ADHD or are bipolar... Of course I'm generalizing here but guess what? So are you!

[@newbris]

"Your taxes are very high"...they are? How much of your salary goes in income tax?

[@billbill3890]

Ryan Privee don’t forget those damn drop bears, and the sharks and crocodiles. I found one in my shower yesterday ( not the drop bear).

[@shalini_sevani]

One thing I found really hard when i moved to Australia is that I find that it is socially acceptable for people to be extremely condescending in Australia, especially the older generation. I have lived in Australia for years now and I still notice it. Canadians rarely act that way toward strangers.

[@nahalmaymandi4729]

would you please talk about insurance in Australia? would you compare it to the insurance in the US?

[@beccabonz626]

I always ask how someone is doing before I order. Even in the drive thru