How living in Australia changed my life in Germany

[@tdb7992]

Dude, you have no idea how Aussie your accent is. This is hilarious and I love it. You're one of us mate! You even LOOK Australian.

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks so much mate! I really appreciate it. I genuinely can't wait to come back!

[@stephanieyee9784]

"Dude?" WTF? Unless you're American, please use the correct Australian term, which is "mate."

[@Minris1]

This is what I thought! And only 2 years here is huge.

[@Minris1]

@@stephanieyee9784ummm… most people say dude now… and mate. But more dude.

[@fisher898]

I never thought I would see a Grafton Tigers football jumper outside of Grafton, let alone one in Germany. You are most welcome in Australia anytime 🤙🦘

[@cruisingandsnoozing1479]

I had a German friend who was here in Melbourne for a year on study leave from his work. When he went back to Munich and had his first job performance review, he was criticised for being too informal with all of the senior German staff! He told me it was a habit he had picked up in Australia that he really didn't want to lose.

[@chaotictraveller]

It's really something you don't wanna lose!

[@andrewcorrell5000]

There is a saying in Australia! You can move someone out of Australia but you won't take Australia out of that person! Remember Queen Mary of Denmark, she is an Australian but she still have Australianism in her!

[@christopherrowe9709]

​@@andrewcorrell5000 another saying that should be taken into consideration: We're not here to fuck spiders, can't always be laid back sometimes shits gotta get done

[@MikeJF85]

A big part of the informality thing is in how, for example, you describe 'sie' as being used for people of a different 'social rank. - Australian social culture kinda set itself up to reject the idea of social rank and class, as a way to kind of avoid the English class systems that trod on a lot of the people who migrated here. It's actively rude for someone to imply a social class difference in conversation most of the time. (That's not to imply that classes and social rank don't still exist, but it's just customary to try to avoid it in conversation) It's why Aussies have such trouble with sie vs du. Because Sie is more formal, a part of us sees it as more rude to use than du even though we're told it's more polite. In our heads politeness is inextricably linked with affability.

[@LB-gr5se]

​@@andrewcorrell5000that saying applies to anyone and anywhere

[@Lachlanjmcd]

If you had told me you were an Aussie who had spent two years in Germany, i would absolutely have believed that - You're one of us now mate. Good shit.

[@Jeni10]

You’re an Aussie now, mate, you can come back here any time! 🇦🇺🥰

[@marcelhorisberger9256]

I did a similar thing in 1979 moved to Oz for two years. And I’m still here.

[@Funkteon]

@@marcelhorisberger9256 Germans fit pretty well into Australia, both in the countryside and the cities...

[@tarshnottrash1483]

Every now and then I watch someone doing ‘Aussie’ reactions & get the feeling they should be an Aussie, we’re an Aussie in a former life , or just belong here regardless. You, mate, are one of those people. You definitely belong here I enjoy your videos a lot, need more!

[@peterdunn5910]

There is a easy solution to your problem speaking English Move Back to Australia

[@kayelle8005]

I feel the same about One Pack Wanderers.

[@tarshnottrash1483]

@@kayelle8005 yep they’re at the top of my list!!!❤️

[@galear1]

Love this video. I'm an immigrant who came to Australia as a child. I love going back to the country of my birth, but boy am I glad to be Australian. It really is first prize.

[@stephaniebell4272]

I was born in Germany, and came to Australia as a small child in 1960. I went back as a teenager and felt totally out of place. Australia is my home

[@thosoz3431]

Wow, my story too. And in 1960 ! Except I went back at 30 Where were you from ?

[@stephaniebell4272]

@@thosoz3431 Viernheim, near Mannheim

[@manofwar577]

So happy that we get Germans living here, always such great people!

[@colinpryor6590]

Glad that the time in Australia has had a positive impact on your outlook on life. Another great video m8👍

[@kymcopyriot9776]

Great video. Opposite side here, an Aussie just returned home from Germany. Live my country but what I loved about Germany was the friendly welcoming people and…very little littering. Such a clean placed. Loved it and looking forward to going back to explore again some day.

[@chaotictraveller]

Yeah I think we are actually pretty nice in general I would say. It might take a little longer to warm up on somebody but then you're having a good time 😊

[@gregsmith4102]

I lived in Germany for five years. Had a great time. Good to get back home to be with family in Australia but I still miss Germans and Germany. One thing I did notice though was if I said 'Guten Tag' to a passing stranger in the street they would not know how to respond but if I did the same thing indoors I would get a friendly response. I was surprised how Australian the Germans' senses of humour were..

[@andrewolsen2319]

I once had this English chap tell me that Australians were shallow, and he couldn't be more wrong. We're not shallow. We're laid back. Now, I say "we", but I'm a Canadian living here for 29 years, still thawing and settling into the groove. The truth is, people are chilled here because we CAN. The weather is decent, the beaches are close and glorious, and the blue skies embrace you like no other. Every time I return home from overseas back to Sydney, it's a magical validation when I get off the plane. There is a freshness in this frontier of ours, and the "tyranny of distance" from the rest of the world protects and defines us. Great shout-out, mate. Welcome back anytime.

Unfortunately with that "laidback" culture Aussies tend to go to the extreme. They become totally ignorant about what their laidback "culture' and their "laidback" politics and policies do to people, often in faraway lands. So much so that Amnesty International, among many other organisations and well educated people stated that Australia is"one of the greatest human rights abusers among developed nations". I couldn't agree more. In fact, it reminds me of women emancipations of 60is and 70is of the last century. It started well but now their "emancipations" went so far that in some cases they became extreme.

[@segadavern]

Brits probably don’t know how to live and balance work/leisure. God gifted us with vast land mass sandwiched between 3 vast oceans, beautiful beaches, islands, rivers, creeks, waterfalls, lakes, sunshine and many more. Do the Brits want Aussie to be deep and bring straight jackets? No thank you we know how have fun here and it’s not about work work until you drop dead. No point in being alive with that kind of boring life. Give me Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!! 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@andrewolsen2319]

Interesting. I've googled the quote you made "one of the greatest human rights abusers..." and also used ChatGPT and apparently there is, "no record of Amnesty International labeling Australia as "one of the greatest human rights abusers among developed nations." thus keen to read your source. I looked into our position on human rights and how we rank. We are by no means perfect. It is a constant process. From my research I have read that out human rights index (HDI) "consistently ranks high on the HDI, which assesses health, education, and standard of living. In recent years, it has been among the top countries globally" (Facts Institute) and out Freedom Index: "According to the Human Freedom Index, which measures personal and economic freedoms, Australia scores favorably, reflecting its commitment to upholding individual rights." Having said that I did find some travesties and of course our history with indigenous people and refugees needs improvement. There is a push in Australia for a national human rights act, anti discrimination reforms, inquiries into youth justice. It feels like you're equating being laid back with indifference. Its a pretty sweeping claim to make about a country's people. Have you lived here? It sounds like you are speaking from personal experience. Oh, and my comment was not making any political reference, but simply my personal experience and observation and lifestyle and the reasons for it. I would suggest another forum for those assertions and comments like "well educated people" . Not sure what that means. One must be well educated to have an informed position on Australia's history on human rights? How about actually living here and viewing it from the inside out. You know, there are alot of downsides to the digital age but the upside is, that if you are well versed on using LLMs and being critical about your sources you can be comprehensively informed very quickly on specific topics so sweeping assertions don't fly.

[@andrewolsen2319]

Whoa, feeling a lot of negative energy there...and some sweeping assertions that you are presenting as fact. Well, you've made me curious and can't find any record of Amnesty International saying what you quoted. Mate, no country is perfect and we ALL have a lot of work to do. Interesting how you correlate being laid back with indifference to human rights. Off to the beach now : )

@@andrewolsen2319 of course you can't find anything because its been removed, as many other things over the past few years. but you can go and studdy what late John Pilger had to say, Julian Assange, Noam Chomsky, UNHCR, David Icke.....if you are lucky enough to find it. I've been researching world affairs for decades and instantly saw who or what Australia is. The only reason why everyday australians where not seeing is because it didn't touch them personally ....until now.....but its been there forever.

[@bighat6501]

Omg say "can't" again - loving this mixed accent 🇦🇺🇩🇪

[@libbypeace68]

I really enjoy your personality and it is obvious that Australia suited your personality. I really happy for you that you embraced the laid back attitude. Stress on a daily basis is sure to create health and mental health issues.

[@Secretlyanothername]

I had this when I was in the US. It was so hard not to all every man "mate", "hi, g'day could you tell me where...?". Also, swearing is common in Australia and I had to realise that it still has some shock value there. I was always having to stop from swearing.

[@chaotictraveller]

Swearing was a thing that's true. Loved it though :D

[@leighsymons5619]

Ahh fuck that's shit mate.

[@bettyboop7426]

I migrated to Sydney decades ago from Europe and whilst I enjoy the casualness as long as respectful,I do find many second generation Europeans are quite obsessed with how they dress,how young they look,the jewellery they own and I can no longer travel with such people as my priorities and values are so different. One does get to a point where you question if someone is adding or taking away quality in your life. I am pleased you learnt young,cheers 😀

[@user-sr1kc6jj2b-p1q]

That’s just how younger people are. It’s a flashier generation in general I think.

[@AnimarchyHistory]

Come back anytime mate. You're one of us now, whether you like it or not.

[@rossl2344]

Hey Johnny, I totally get what you’re saying! As an Aussie I lived abroad in my 20’s in a country that prides itself on their strong work ethic. Coming home for holidays was crazy. I’d become so immersed in the life over there & coming through immigration at the airport in Sydney the passport control guy started chatting about this n that like we knew each other! It blew me away! Returning back after the holiday my foreign friends asked me “what’s Australia like”?…….🤔 I smiled & answered,”it’s like a Club Med Holiday”. It’s so frigg’n chilled 😎 Maybe you need to find a pair of ‘ruby work boots’ n click your heels 3 x times to find your way back to Oz 😁 Luv your posts, keep up the great work, buddy! 👊🏽✨

[@chaotictraveller]

It's really weird when you return to your home country and see it through different eyes. A great thing in my opinion. Really makes you appreciate things you have never thought about before. Let me see if I can find some boots round here. Would definitely be cheaper then the flight :D

[@petermoate5412]

An aussie here who lived in USA for 20 years. It was great to return to Australia to the informality, etc just as you describe.

[@garrgravarr]

Some lovely souvenirs to take home. As an Aussie, I really enjoyed Germany and its people for almost opposite societal traits which were a pleasant novelty to me: structure/form, diligence, attentiveness and politeness.

[@nicoleleys7818]

Good on ya mate! Clearly the Aussie/ Kiwi spirit lives strongly within you! 🧘🏼‍♂️❤️🇦🇺🇳🇿❤️📿

[@chaotictraveller]

I hope it stays 🙏🏻

[@sgtleska]

Hey mate. Thanks for all your kind words about Australia. I'm glad your experience here was so good. Thanks for your videos Sir.

[@plassy3138]

Your accent is unbelievable mate! You are 50% Aussie (long open vowels), 25% US (hard rolled “r”s), 25% rest of the world soup combo!! I cannot hear any German accent at all😂

[@chaotictraveller]

I know it's weird. I don't even know what I'm doing :D

[@plassy3138]

@@chaotictraveller how long were you in Australia? Must have been a while to sound nearly local. And pity you got brainwashed into following the Tiges instead of the Cats, but it still brought a smile to see you wearing the retro logo. Good on ya mate.

[@chaotictraveller]

@@plassy3138 It's just been about one year. It' very surprising to me too that I have seemed to pick up your accent that well, so it seems.

[@plassy3138]

@@chaotictraveller haha your family and mates back home must think you’ve turned into Steve Irwin!😂 Crikey!

[@funky555]

@@chaotictraveller the aussie accent is suuper strong so dont feel too bad

[@xymonau2468]

When you have found something positive, it is hardto shake it off and go back to what was before. But you might just help make some gentle social changes in the people around you. Ultimately, as long as it doesn't make you unable to fit into society, hold on tightly to the good things, the things that are better than you had before. If you get homesick for Australia at all, I hope you are able to visit again. I don't know about the visa situation after staying for so long, but it would be lovely to have you back at any time. Congratulations on your new job, and I hope it will be a satisfying place to work.

[@GreenGibbon]

Professional cyclists also report similar things when riding for the Australian cycling team Jayco. It's more laid back and informal than other teams and once they get with the humour, the fun returns to the job.

[@brucematthews9185]

Sounds like you need to come back to OZ and spend the rest of you life here....!

[@alaricgoldkuhl155]

He'd better save first. It's too expensive to live here otherwise.

[@Funkteon]

@@alaricgoldkuhl155 When local salaries are taken into consideration, Germany is a LOT more expensive than Australia... The median wage in Germany is only around 2,500 EUR per month after tax, yet the median rent is now over 1,000 EUR per month if you're living within 10km of a major city, so yeah, Germans are now spending almost half their salary on rent in order to be close to where the jobs are, and their utility bills are even more expensive than Australia. I am from Melbourne, but I lived in Frankfurt from 2015 to 2017, and my rent at Fahrgasse 26 was almost 1,000 EUR per month in a shithole apartment built in the 50s that didn't even come with kitchen or bathroom cabinetry, or a car space, or light bulbs, or even fucking linoleum floor coverings, just bare fucking concrete (these omissions are unfortunately very common in older apartments in Germany because the prior tenant takes EVERYTHING with them, including the freestanding bathtub and the oven in many places). In all my years as an expat across different countries, I've never found a country cheaper than Australia for the local population. And get this, the Global Food Security Index places Australia as having the world's cheapest food when local salaries are taken into consideration...

[@edwardfletcher7790]

He can actually afford housing in Germany .... SIGH

[@ozzmanzz]

Living here, you tend to take it for granted but it doesn't hurt to be reminded every now and then how lucky we are.

[@hankcuccina5260]

Great to know that you got the job Johnny, you're welcome 'home' anytime.

[@EmptyCages1964]

It’s so cool to hear what other folks think about Australia. We already know it’s an awesome country but it is still nice to have that sentiment reinforced.

[@gozznut]

Your last comment about being so much more relaxed in social and work place environments, no longer feeling self doubt or panic that you may have done the wrong thing or that a new task might be too much is something I've heard from most people who have been forced to experience life outside their comfort zone or usual environment. Traveling overseas, having to come to terms with a new culture and language etc is a legitimate life changing experience and you dont know what you're truly capable of until you do something different. I heard a quote the other day where someone said "You win some, you learn some". I initially thought they were saying "you win some you lose some...." But their version is so much more positive. The only failure is not learning from experiences and then refusing to try to improve on what happened yesterday ❤

[@Lisselle.]

Such an Aussie accent! My Dad was German, lived in Australia for thirty years, and his German accent was always so strong. (I loved it!)

[@BubbaGunShrimp]

When I was in high school we had german exchange students, some of the nicest people I have ever met and still miss them.

[@bellabana]

Hearing the combination of your German/Aussie accent is so cool.

[@richardrejmer8721]

Just stumbled across this clip. . Mate, you are more Aussie than you perhaps even realize . . DON'T EVER lose your German heritage or ignore it. . But also continue to hold on to your "Aussie Experience'. . Good on ya, Mate!

[@juliehock6059]

Writing from Melbourne. I was in Germany only 4 weeks when my husband developed a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and had to attend a trade fair in Munich. We were living in Nürnberg at the time. My husband insisted that I drive so that he could rest his leg. A big car and on the autobahn. I shook in my shoes as I had never done that int he three weeks I was in Germany!!! My car back in Melbourne was a Ford sedan, automatic gears admittedly but nothing like the sleek vehicle I was expected to Manoevre !!! Re the “how to dress” - no one went from the gym to the Einkaufszentrum as I found out after receiving “looks” and as for formality of du & Sie, I was surprised to learn that my husband addressed friends (German) with the Sie form until the lady suggested that as we were speaking English that ‘du’ would be ok!!! This is the first of your videos I’ve seen. Far better than those awful Americans commentaries that call everything ‘weird’ if it’s not the same as in America. Glad that you like Australia, you are now a man of the world!

[@cherielocke6333]

Please come back soon. You belong here.

[@chaotictraveller]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that!

[@loner844]

Living abroad really can change little habits. For example, when I lived in Japan, I learned that chopsticks were used not just for eating, but for cooking. So I use my mine for that now too.

[@starwyn7]

It fascinates me that you prefer/feel more comfortable using your second language. I couldn’t even imagine it-then again I only speak one language haha My brother married a beautiful Swiss girl, moved over there, learnt the language and they have 2 kids. In their home they all speak English. She says she prefers it ❤

[@andrewd7586]

I first went to Germany in 1990 as an Aussie backpacker, of course!👍🏼 I’d met a young German couple in Turkey & that was my reason initially to go there. Some 34 years later we are still great friends! They’ve come to Australia some 3 times, along with their now adult children. I’ve reciprocated with my kids too! The biggest thing Juergen & Ingrid, AND their girls say or said, was how laid back & friendly Australians are. Their eldest daughter came back on her own a couple of years ago & spent 9 months here & didn’t want to go back! Having said that, I love going back to Germany, in particular Munich & Bavaria. Prost!🍻🇦🇺😎👍🏼

[@jimjasper9851]

Come back, we need you, and your mates🦘🇦🇺👍🏼

[@weissichnichtbre]

Been learning German daily for about 5 years, sad I missed you mate Im from Fremantle.

[@GraceWicks-mm5fs]

You speak English very well! I've enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@Bones-qt1lp]

I so love this! Thank you for embracing our world. You need to come back for good! 😂❤️

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks a lot! I try to be back as soon as I can 🙏🏻

[@maxwalker1159]

Welcome back anytime!

[@priceprice_baby]

10 seconds in and I can tell you already know most important thing about Australia! Go Tiges! (Let's forget about this year's result and just pretend it's 2017, or even 2020)

[@priceprice_baby]

Oh, Grafton Tigers, oh well, close enough

[@emceeboogieboots1608]

​@@priceprice_babyI thought it was the Claremont Tigers at first. I had to pause to check it out

[@alfalfasprout69]

Nice Video, I lived in Dusseldorf for a bit over 2.5 years and being Australian I understood exactly what you're talking about. The office culture was down right depressing compared to home and the cultural formalities can get on your nerves. But I'm very grateful for that opportunity to live in your country for part of my life, I actually miss it a lot.

[@Jus7aguy]

Glad you enjoyed your time down here and that it's helped you be happier and healthier in any way. Be well mate.

[@AusJimBob]

Thank you for being polite about Australia. I'm glad you had a good time. Your English sounds very Australian to me, noting that Australia has so many accents that are uniquely Australian but unknown to the world.

[@Preview43]

Tigers! Obviously a glutton for punishment. Being a Tigers fan builds character. Teaches you how to take punches.

[@Jem.Williams]

As an Aussie who spent 2023 living in the UK and travelling through Europe, I often felt underdressed. I feel much more relaxed around my appearance now I'm back in Aus.

[@theBallisticMystic]

Haha I've gotten that in Asia (not been to Europe). In Asia it's one thing to be white and walking around in basic clothes, but if you're Asian yourself (me) they just take you for lower class. Recently got back from a holiday in Qld and SA and was so relieved that I could literally wear whatever I wanted and not spare even one thought about it.

[@Jem.Williams]

@@theBallisticMystic I've also been to a few countries in Asia and can totally see that, sucks that you have to deal with that. My friend is from South Korea and when she moved to Aus she said it was really nice not feeling obligated to wear make-up to work...

[@chrisb9156]

My grand parents were German, all can say is thank god I was born here I love being Australian 🇦🇺 I think in the end they were glad they made the move and loved the Australian culture and lifestyle.

[@allaussie]

your comment about removing people from your life where they don’t care about you really poked me. I have a lot to learn.

[@alexbucher5627]

I'm from a small village near Hannover and moved to Australia in 2019 and I'm still here and have no plans to back to Germany - way too formal for me :-) In fact I have applied for PR and hope it's going through within the next months. You need to consult a visa agent if you re planing to stay - they know stuff that you have never heard of and that increase the chances significantly. I love Australia and can't imagine to back to Germany except as a tourist. Hope that you come back one day and get a chance to stay for good - cheers mate !

[@allisongrattidge4154]

Your Aussie English ist sehr gut! 🙂 Come back and visit again.

[@iamweird3919]

Mate, you've officially unofficially been adopted by Australia. We welcome ya with open arms and open pubs.

[@daveamies5031]

Congrats on your new life outlook, hope your can encourage others to be more laid back and help them to enjoy life too, but if not, you know where we are, you can always had back down under 👍

[@chaotictraveller]

I try to spread some Aussieness here. They'll just have to accept it. If not I might return :D

[@Aussie-63]

GDay young fella, great to see you are still embracing your inner " she'll be right " mate. I hope the new job doesn't effect the Pub Triva idea. Your a natural for that gig. I thought you would have a bird in every Kneipe across Germany by now. I was really looking forward to the video, of the triva, not the birds. Keep swinging champ, take care. 🦘🍺

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks a lot for that comment! I actually learnt that there is a Kneipe just around the corner that does trivia every Wednesday. Naturally it's probably not as good as my version of it would be :D

[@TheNakedWombat]

I spent three weeks in hospital year. Every doctor and nurse went by their first names and didn't want to hear being addressed as Doctor. "Just (1st name) will do".

[@petermcgrath9008]

What a great experience you had in Oz. I had a similar experience for two years living in Leipzig. I think we might have both left a piece of our heart in each other’s country.

[@emmett3067]

Great video. As an Aussie I love visiting Germany. I have friends who live there and have visited Germany six times. Cannot wait to get back to Germany and explore more of that wonderful country. Yes, at times the people can be very "strict" but I think most of them are just looking for an opportunity to let their hair down. Somehow Aussies let them do that. Never had a bad experience with anyone in Germany.

[@gbsailing9436]

I'm subbed! Come back, buddy we miss you! No wukking furies about the language!

[@Aussie-63]

I'll 2nd wukka that

[@chaotictraveller]

Much appreciated mate! I miss you guys too! Hope to see you again very soon!

[@dorothyjbond]

I moved to Australia over 40 years ago. The 'she'll be right mate' was much more prevalent then. Also when I go back and forth to the USA and drive on the opposite side, it's when I return to Oz that my brain gets confused. I've stopped thinking right or left on the road. Now I just see if my body and my side of the car is against the center line or middle of the street. It's more basic and works for me. I could never return to live in the USA.✌

[@glenmale1748]

Ironically, I tried the amazing German show "Dark" three times with the English dub and could not get past the first episode. A mate suggested I watch it with the original German soundtrack with English subtitles. I have watched the whole trilogy three times now and still discover new little gems every time. It truly is a masterpiece.

[@SirKGuido]

100% mate, respect is different to caring or being rude to people. We all make mistakes , we all have our own style and you give what you get. :) Welcome back anytime mate!

[@johnoconnor7221]

It's been a while since I've watched any of your videos but this one certainly made me smile. Your accent is awesome.

[@stalliondave9338]

Never seen your videos before, might go have a geez later. Just really glad my country had a positive effect on your outlook and general wellbeing. And she will indeed, be right mate.

[@mikehzz9848]

No worries mate. 😊 BTW, I reckon the German drivers are way better than most Aussie drivers. It stood out like dogs balls when I was over on the Autobahn a while back. Cheers.

[@Ulbre]

I love it that peoples from all over are inspiring me to keep loving the Aussie I left in 1998. Good onya mate. 1998 was also the one and only time I visited Germany.....a little town called Oberndorf in the south Baden Wurt. Had a blast there.

[@ZENbulldozer]

COME BACK CVNT! WE NEED PPL LIKE YOU!

[@jaymesgrant59]

Nice comments. Wish you luck. Cheers

[@daniellebcooper7160]

Glad you enjoyed Australia. I use to travel around it myself from the boot of a car 25 years ago, and loved the life style. Cheers.

[@alfalfasprout69]

Nice to see an Australian microphone in your video

[@iamthinking2252_]

Rode???!!

[@Taj77]

Loved the video mate; sending love from Coffs Harbour! 😁

[@karldewet5393]

Great video. You seem to have enjoyed your time in Australia, which makes me happy.

[@alisonsmith7162]

Im glad you benefitted so much from living here. All the best now you're home.

[@FionaEm]

I can definitely hear an Aussie inflection in your vowels sometimes! Hope you come back to visit or live one day. You have a good outlook on life. Cheers!

[@larissahorne9991]

Good to see you again, Johnny. It's been a while. Those roundabouts can be tough. Two of my sisters visited a few countries in Europe in the 90s. Yes, Germany was one of them. They hired a car in England and beyond. Their first experience of driving on the right side of the road was in the Netherlands. They had a hard time trying to work out what to do on a roundabout. So they just kept going around and around a few times. They went because our brother was getting married to an English lady he met as a tourist in Australia. He followed her home to Jersey, where she was living. They got married there. I was about to finish high school, so I couldn't go. I was one jealous teenager. One of my sisters was still living at home. She came back to Australia in time to see me graduate. A couple of videos ago, you told me you liked my stories. Have fun reading the ones from the last one and the conversations they started.

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks again Larissa, for sharing your stories with us! Though I might not always reply to comments, I for sure read them all. I am always looking forward to reading one of your stories! Stay healthy and all the best to you!

[@rl7586]

German here living in OZ and enjoy it very much All Climate Zones and only 27 Million People One negative Property Prices out of control, but luckily got my own !

[@tready77]

Awesome video mate. Glad you had a good time over here, and hope you can make it back at some stage!

[@rd4in37]

That was great......thanks for posting it was very interesting......stay safe.

[@lgude]

Yup, American who moved to Australia in 1975, so very different experiences. But I sure recognise the relaxed attitudes and informality. For example I recently delivered a formal lecture to Jung Society here in Perth but I still wore my FXD black work pants because they have all the right pockets in all the right places. I did wear dress shoes and a nice shirt bought for the occasion but no tie. No way, mate. I saw the chief justice of WA deliver a lecture recently. Jacket, but no tie. Great to hear you can keep the relaxed attitude and inner balance.

[@jackmac7777]

Hope your channel does well 👍👍 I live in Sydney from Ireland.

[@briholland]

Great to hear your accent has nailed many Australian sounds that are difficult to master for non-Australian people. For roundabouts in Australia, we should only indicate to the right when our desired exit is the next one so we shouldn’t indicate before then. However, some people indicate left to firmly indicate that they are indeed not editing yet. Many people don’t follow or know the rules, though. For informality, English uses the formal ‘you’, which is actually the plural form, since we lost the informal singular ‘thou’ a few hundred years ago. However, as you’ve pointed out, it feels informal and that’s because everyone is treated the same. So technically it’s formal but socially is equal for everyone, endearing a feeling of equality and friendliness.

[@stephanieyee9784]

Hi mate, I'm glad you had such a positive time both here and in NZ. I hope you'll always be a little bit Aussie and, when you're down, remember your travels. Picture yourself at the footy or the beach. Congratulations on getting the job. 🇦🇺

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

I don't know if you remember me but just a heads up. Have not been commenting but still here, still watching and still upvoting. Cheers, Be good.

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks for your commitment! Your name does ring a bell though! Though I might not answer to all comments I do read them all!

[@overworlder]

I've driven on the other side on holidays but the thing that catches me out most these days is playing ATS/ETS2, where I can spend hours driving in a truck sim on the other side of the road. It seriously conditions you as much as real life does. I have turned into the wrong lane because of it! Lucky it was a quiet suburban street. But it made me realise I have to watch out for it. that driving sims can get you used to driving on the other side.

[@chaotictraveller]

I should probably drive more virtually too :D

[@annam4313]

Mate, I would love to be introduced to the Australia you just described. I have no doubt that it exist in some circles, however in my environment we need to deal with fierce competition daily, combined with jealousy and envy directed to us. I am genuinely happy that you enjoyed the Australia you described during your stay down under. In my environment I am un-able to use words such as Mate or down under, it does feel good to do so. In my environment I need to dress, speak, act properly and be very result oriented.

[@a24-45]

Hi there! Aussie here. I've really enjoyed your videos. I like your speaking style and the way you discuss things. Perhaps you'd like to show us Aussies around your town, any places that are significant for you, where you go for holidays and on weekends, or Germany in general? I think I'd enjoy your commentary. I don't know that much about anywhere in Europe, so it would all be interesting.

[@TP-fo9yc]

@a24-45, that is a cracking idea.

[@oinonee]

Same here. I'm Polish and I've been in Australia for 5 years now. I haven't been back home yet but I often think about the differences. Back home I would have to do makeup and dress appropriately before doing groceries, I try to convince my mom to stop caring so much about what people think. English is my main language right now, and I watch and read mostly in English. In Polish we also have formal and informal way of addressing people, it feels so unnatural to me now. It will be hard to go back even for holidays. I'm surprised you didn't stay in Australia.

[@thomasdooley5904]

How is the channel only 2k subscribers? You are informative and hilarious. Especially for a German.

[@amishgirl1000]

You picked up a very Aussie accent there too. 😂 Aussies don’t expect you to act a certain way. They just take you for who you are. Aussies are very warm friendly people to everyone.

[@Robrulz666icloud]

Mate great to hear our country and people changed your life in such a positive way 🇦🇺 Stay safe mate 👍

[@philippaking1732]

I think you, your attitude. and accent, are gorgeous. You have become a classy Aussie.

[@C.A.MARSUPIAL-ys6tl]

Good on you mate. I thought you were a Richmond supporter so i watched. Hope you enjoyed Australia. Enjoyed this video so i will subscribe 👍🦘

[@laxota72]

I’m glad you had a great time in Aus. I’ll sub

[@jatzygirl3120]

You are welcome to come home to Australia 🇦🇺 anytime. You have picked up a slight Aussie accent.❤❤❤

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks, that's really good to know! :)

[@GG-vv7nc]

lol! Regarding dressing, my Aussie wife always complains that Germans dress “too comfortable” and too dressed down. Dubbed movies; I realized that as a kid in Germany watching DVDs and selecting the English audio track. After moving overseas, I did find a new appreciation for German movies. Regarding du/Sie; I recently had some interviews with German companies. The small, traditional companies use “sie”, global companies use “du”. In regards to “laid back”, I never had a bad feeling or put undue pressure on me coming from Germany, but the downside here in Australia is that at work if you interact with people or hire people to get stuff done, you get the laid back, I don’t care if it’s fixed or not attitude…. Like everything, there are pros and cons to everything…..

[@stuarthickson6103]

First time I drove in Europe, back in 1983, in France I turned out onto the road from a side street onto the wrong side of the road and was heading straight into traffic.

[@georgepappas4628]

I love the Richmond Tigers hoodie brother 👍

[@davidcooper5010]

Mate, great video! Good to see you are doing well. Hope you come back down under one day. Lastly, please keep making videos. For example, let us know how your new job turns out.

[@chaotictraveller]

Thanks so much mate. I know that I am not very consistent around here. I really try to be more present!

[@tommyau2006]

good insight and perception bro..............come back any time

[@mofuonamotorcycle]

Your accint bro!! 😂😂 It’s awesome. Kiwi, aussie and something else. Such a life story in an accent