10 mistakes AMERICANS make when visiting AUSTRALIA

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

About your comment of not going on about things not being the same here. I drove taxis in Perth for 16yrs mostly at night. One night I had a passenger doing exactly this, "where I come from the shops stay open later", "where I come from we have this" etc etc. I listened to this guy for quite a while then finally I did a u turn without warning and started heading back the other way. Dude was shocked and frantically asking me what I was doing. I calmly replied I was taking him to the airport as he was clearly miserable here in Australia. I did take him where he wanted to go and I only drove a few seconds in the wrong direction but it was defiantly worth it for his reaction.

[@peggyaeschlimann4180]

Classic Aussie reaction. 🤣

[@lesleyvass8739]

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[@andrewmiller9207]

I lived in Perth, def need to get back to the airport.

[@davidbamforth840]

Hi Kaitlyn, one of the advantages for wait staff with not having a tipping culture is that if someone is rude to the staff then they will get service accordingly. Staff don’t care if they miss out on a tip coz they weren’t getting one anyway! They best way to get great service is to be pleasant.

[@westaussieeggs8867]

Absolutely, David when my daughter was a student she had a jod at a restaurant and she hated it when drunk men made sexual references to her, it was an Asian restaurant and she is the tall blond Caucasian girl. If it was in the US to get the tips she would have had to be nice to them but as an Aussie she could tell them to go "you know where'. She still got paid.

[@chriskelly9476]

My American cousin waited tables when was in college and she relied on tips to survive. She had this exact problem, having to be nice to rude customers in order to get a tip from them. I would hate that.

[@afpwebworks]

Kaitlyn, I never fail to be impressed with how perceptive you are, and how in-tune your antennae are to our ways. Many people live in Australia for decades and never pick up on our love of pranking migrants. I just can't resist a temptation to invent a myth and I interact with many Americans every week. It's a main source of entertainment for me to see the look of wonder on their faces when they hear something I just invented and believe it absolutely. But it's even more entertaining when the see it as the BS it is and come back at me with something even more outrageous. Thanks again for a terrific video.

[@alanhilder1883]

Except for Drop bears, they are real...

[@pensiveboogie]

@@alanhilder1883 and hoop snakes

[@ozziebugga9725]

@@pensiveboogie Thats a new one. I know the one eyed trouser snake.

[@robynmurray7421]

Australians can't tell the difference between a Canadian and a US accent. But because Canadians will be offended if you assume they are Americans, some Australians will say "Are you from Canada" just in case, even if they suspect you are from the US. So Australians don't really think you are Canadian, they are just playing it safe. If they really do think you are Canadian, go with it. Australians love Canadians. Also, on the subject of manners, when you get off a bus, say thank you to the bus driver.

[@donnachatterton1639]

The only way I can tell a Canadian from an American, is when I ask them to say the word ‘about’. To an Australian ear, a Canadian sounds like they are saying ‘a boat’.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

I usually don't have a problem with identifying Canadians -there is a subtle difference to the accent but the use of 'commonwealth' words is a dead give away.. I impressed a few Canadians when i was China and the Americans were surprised.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@ianmontgomery7534 same I can tell fairly easily but I lived in the north west so I went up to BC quite a bit!

[@tonysambar]

I just wait for them to say "about" and if it sounds like "aboot" they are Canadian.👍

[@LesBell]

Spot on! I'm Scottish but lived in Toronto for a few months before moving to Sydney (45 years ago now!) and I was surprised when taxi drivers starting asking me where in Canada I was from - until a taxi driver explained that he had trouble pinning down my accent but _always_ played it safe by suggesting Canada first, for exactly the reason you gave.

[@billschild3371]

Cracking video, one of your best yet. You have very accurately summed up how not to be "That American " . Quality stuff. But you took all the fun out of warning your fellow citizens about our pranks at the end.

[@darksider111]

i just spotted the "Wanker Coffee" Cup on the shelf - Love it

[@jonathangroenewald3906]

Pease remind your American viewer's, tipping is not compulsory, but "please and thank-you", goes a long way to getting good service. It's also being respectful of the person serving you and if you feel so incline after a good experience, then go ahead and knock yourself out.

[@jackbrown6913]

Hi Kaitlyn. Maybe a word of encouragement to your fellow Yanks would be to step outside the square and travel here as individual(s), couples etc and not part of a 35 to 50 person tour group that is chaperoned/escorted by a US tour director. Whilst we are down under and a 14 hour flight away from LAX we aren’t Martians. As an international destination we would have to be one of the easiest places to self navigate. I used to drive a tour coach (bus) in Sydney and just felt the visitors were missing out on experiencing Oz, getting down to ground level. The passengers were always with fellow Americans being told about Oz by an American tour leader

[@moony2703]

Great overview! Would also add don’t preach religion, gun ownership etc. at people. I remember clicking on one video where an American tried preaching to Aussies in a train and I just took like look at the ‘how Aussies were the toughest crowd they’d ever encountered’ bit then scrolling to the comments thinking ‘oh this is going to be good’. Proud of the old guy who told him to shut up.

[@ianwhite1858]

One hint i feel a lot of people miss is that Australians are big on queuing - form a line - wait your turn. As usual great content - keep up the great work.

[@Jason-yc8pd]

except when merging in traffic.

[@ryan_r849]

Nah, the British love a queue hahahaha

[@westaussieeggs8867]

@@Jason-yc8pd ha, ha, yes the concept of merging is very foreign for most

[@vinsgraphics]

I mentioned my ex from NC in another vid… she expected Australia (my home) to basically be a 51st US state. As much as she was willing to leave the US, the shock of Australia was too much (this was 1995). We found other Americans for her to hang with, feel some kind of kinship, but she was disgusted at how they’d seemingly abandoned American traditions, such as celebrating Thanksgiving. They were happy with a beer at the pub instead. We put on a turkey dinner to have a sort of TG there (which was bloody expensive; turkeys are harder to find, and don’t bother looking for cranberries!). Despite all the trouble, she was flat rude and unappreciative. That’s not an experiment I plan on repeating anytime soon.

[@westaussieeggs8867]

so sorry to hear about your bad experience, I have a great one with my son's partner, an American Irish beautiful woman who fits in our family like a glove, yes she organises Thanksgiving with ALL the trimmings, she even has decorations from her Grammy, they have a party for that. It is all about restepct and accepting that a multicultural relationship does not mean abondoning ones own traditions but also taking on traditins of ones partner.

[@borisj4054]

Sounds so much Like my Ex Russian wife. Some people have discontented personalities and there is nothing you or anyone can do to change them or make them happy. It is an individual trait not a national one.

[@brunetteXer]

I've lived overseas and loved thanksgiving and wanted to start a similar thing here (In May or June) devoid of religion, purely a friendship and. food fest. (btw STILL keen) I am in SA and we love a festival. I'm still very sure this could become a Thing,. May 8 MATE sure, i'll tolerate it. tired of waiting for Aust Day to change dates, so we should just grab a date and fkn start it. i wll support it.

[@0Zolrender0]

She was rude because Murikans are rude. They do not appreciate anything. Not even the fact that people in another countries have their own traditions and don't follow Murikans blindly.

[@xymonau2468]

@@brunetteXer Nope. We have too many American things intruding into our calendar.

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[@Lea-bw9wj]

To add to your last point. If you try to make a joke about a dingo eating a baby and an Aussie points out how horrific that is and tries to tell you why and educate you, don't be that person that then says Aussies have no humour blah blah. This one has happened to me. Love a good joke but anything involving Azaria Chamberlin is not cool, also quite disturbing

[@davidrayner9832]

Fraser Island? If so, my wife used to work with your husband.

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

Thanks for saying this. When I heard her say it that was my first reaction as well. It's not cool

[@roryrory5047]

Just throw back a school shooting comment usually shuts them up

[@vk1pe]

Agree. If so, expect "school shooting" jokes and discussion back! "Why did the 5y/o take her concealed 45 to school?" "Because she knew that some people in the USA really despise Donald Trump, and that could help her to escape a hail of bullets." [It's lame. But, maybe that's the point.]

[@jessmarks2214]

Actually is funny..

[@melissaperkins4303]

Good to see you back Kaitlyn... Hope you're doing well x

[@rocinante4609]

I believe the reason you're getting asked these questions is coz they are in the news a lot lately. These are big headlines all over the world currently speaking to friends and family overseas and like you said ppl are just curious to get an American's perspective on it. These arent seen as very politically controversial issues in Australia and settled politically for the most part and ppl are often surprised to see these come up as big issues in the US again.

[@grandmothergoose]

I agree that Aussies do have a tendency to not hold back when it comes to asking questions, but it's not just Americans we ask questions like that of, we do it to everyone including each other. It doesn't offend much to be asked questions about pretty much anything so long as it's not worded in a personally accusative manner. Some see it as we've got thicker skin, but I think it's really just because we're just too easy going to be worried by it. We just answer the question: If you've got the gall to ask the question, you'd better be prepared to hear the answer, and if you don't like it, you shouldn't have asked. Damage already done? Meh, don't worry about it, just enjoy your cuppa and we'll change the topic.

[@PiersDJackson]

Adding to this, Australians are inquisitive, and want to hear the first hand account of life in the United States (or the other country), rather than a possibly sanitised version released to the media.... ie. Is gun crime really as prolific as seen in the news and dramatic media? Or is the Electoral system corrupt?

[@MortyCJ]

Not to mention (in general) Aussies aren’t overtly political so to ask a question which is highly political I guess can offend.

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

12:45 Sings Vietnamese restaurant in Brisbane. Top food , great portions, good price. I just followed the workers in high vis clothes. ;)

[@troublesomebirdsong]

Regarding heavy political questions, the main exposure Australians have to U.S. society and culture, apart from the over-saturation of American TV, film and pop culture, is through big events with political ramifications. Like, the main time we're going to be hearing about the U.S. on the news here, is when there has been an election, or a big policy change, or a school shooting, so those topics are largely what we would subconsciously associate Americans with. And the U.S. has such a big influence on the rest of western society, that whenever some big shift happens there, it's often an indicator of what could happen soon in other countries like Australia. So, for instance, the reason there have been recent protests here in Australia against the overturning of Roe vs Wade, something that doesn't technically even affect Australians, is to make sure Australian politicians do not follow suit. It's also just hard for a lot of us to fathom what it's like to live in a society where something like school shootings has become somewhat normalised, so we would be eager to discuss our fears about it with someone with a more personal viewpoint. If you aren't comfortable talking about, you can just say so, and most Australians will drop it.

[@BWNSPTV]

The whole to deep category is something that I find fascinating, disturbing, inexplicable ( totally could be good to me but I think one of the reasons why we ask these two deep as you said clinical questions is because we understand the how and why of what makes our highly political questions 'too deep'. I've been reading a lot over the last couple of years soaking up American cultural idiosyncrasies from absorbing content on KZbin the whole way the political discussion especially in regards to 'too deep' not lack of political discussion actively trying to avoid it and at the slightest hint, I suggest running away at the top speed of an Olympic Sprinter from the possibility of the slightest turn in conversation may lead down the path of potential political disagreement between two Americans and will inevitably and invariably result in Pistols or dare I say AR-15s at dawn. I have a lot of questions Anna speculated the great deal about why I have observed this behaviour. I have strong suspicions, how USA ended up this way, and why Australia has not. Anyone who's watched Australian politics and the level of is disagreement and vitriole of political debate in Australia especially if you watch proceedings in Federal Parliament in question time knows that political debate, discussion and this agreement is conducted in a very robust manner and the times devastatingly so buy one PJ Keating who refused to call an early election to 'Do them slowly, over a period of months' to deny them a quick and painless 'early execution'. Which was a bloody hilarious master flea delivered that entir parliament erupted in laughter regardless of political party persuasion including 1 Dr John Hewson who was leader of the Liberal Party in opposition at the time to which it was directed. My theories are totally based on I have learnt in the observed from turning a lot of my attention towards the pandemic feed my habbit as I had become which is obvious to me now in hindsight, a massive and totally addicted adrenaline junkee brought on by the pandemic as it was experienced in the year long cruise up and then down sh!t creek in a barely afloat barbed wire canoe HR premier was doing best of friggin steer with half a paddle with most of the mainstream media and every single Liberal Party politician in the whole bloody country standing on the friggin Shoreline doing everything they possibly could to try and make waves. Hal just the memory of it all from describing it gives me a buzz nearly 2 full years after the whole sh!tshow otherwise known as 2020 ended. All of which of entailed looking into what exactly having mean and how the nation that was literally the most prepared nation on Earth to endure pandemic and literally wrote the book on doing it and the subsequent show s*** shows that made out of experience look like a tip toeing through the friggin tulips. Suggest if you really want to find out look up the words 'John Oliver coronavirus part' on KZbin, it will blow your friggin mind but if you don't want to go to the trouble then do you only really need one word describe the reason, Trump now my adrenaline addiction has been completely replaced by a relapse of political discourse addiction, and living the life of a full-blown use junkie as a result of telling my towards American politics to understand how Trump freaking screwed everything during the pandemic only watch live the internet and a virtual Glenside the 2020 presidential election campaign which is just when was totally freaking outrageously just unbelievable like on a different level did I do it couldn't get worse than what it was until January 6th show me just how about the I was mistaken I like the way now I have made a little way since that like watching too bloody steam trains crashing together head-on in slow motion I can't look away and I know that sounds totally detach from the very human consequences what's happening but but really you try to not think about those two trains cracking together in slow motion actually having passengers on board because I really don't like thinking about a lot of people dying but back during the 2020 election and I put it down to a 50/50 a massive y scale violence as the union tears itself apart and my assessment has not changed since I'm a little more present I was back then. It's like that all Chinese curse, may you live in interesting times, well the last few years have being many things they can be described in the sentence with many words and interesting is certainly one of those words mixed in with others and peppered with a lot of expletives. Then there's China and where that there's a whole other virtually certain myocardial infarction and coronary bypass at least until the relatively minor but related subject of a major friggin war in Europe starting after one nation economic and military superiority at least on paper in numbers nearly identical because of which virtual technical technological parity which has it been since the last time was attempted started World War 2 that only ended well anyone because it ended. Speaking of ends here endith of my rant powered by blown steam. If you read along this far bedtime you'll never get back that would have been more widely spend seeking some sort of medical attention as I would have but them being kinda of really busy at the moment from busy at the moment due to the pandemic so as have quite clearly crossed somewhere over a side of the batshit crazy borderline and probably beyond saving, it's a finite resource better off spent on others in any event I'm busy down the rabbit hole going seeing as how far the Wonderland world of madness goes and laugh at the joke. 🥴✌️☮️❤️🤣

[@roballen3281]

I'm an Aussie living the last 7 yrs in Houston, I have watched some of your presentations and find them primarily correct, yes culturally Aussies are worlds apart from Americans, as well as being proficiently worldly, (unless they are military which is a whole new culture). Glad you enjoy our country, some of your statements like American flag wearing and Collegiate sweaters, ( and long basketball socks) are spot on, however Lammington's with a flat white? I would like to add from the other perspective, I find Aussies more worldly and know more about what is going on. In contrast, upon meeting an American (and not a Canadian) in the first minutes, Americans are very passive yet aggressive and always try to guess where the accent is from, not from the UK, Britain and England which are different guesses that end with a blank. I'm from Australia will get a pause and then will instinctively react with one of two reactions "Oh, Ummm ok or I love Australia I want to go one day" then immediately say, "talk to me" then almost in sync ask the same silly questions about the dangers of Snakes, Spiders and things that kill you. Once you get over that... their usual points of conversation all revolve around the common ground of their schooling and their work and family this then links them back to oh you are Australian...

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

12:24 Innisfail just South of Cairns. Best fish and chips large portions. Best I have ever had. I just go to the local ones now if I can't catch a fish. Fresh caught is best.

[@robertclothier3597]

All good advice. Thanks for posting. I worked in tourism for many years & the vast majority of Americans are an absolute pleasure to show around. The sad shame it is the absolute assholes that I still remember & talk about to this day. I live in rural Central Qld & even here you hear the occasional American accent. Some are travellers but many like you have made the HUGE decision to up stakes & move down under permanently.

[@ryan_r849]

Great video Kaitlyn. Aussies love a deep convo, especially after a few bevvies. And you're 100% right about experiencing local. What's the point of travelling if you're going to ignore the local culture/food etc. I'm an Aussie, and I've been to USA, England, Italy (so far), and eating local was the best tip, so many great things to experience. I found myself more often than not saying "we don't get this back home" , or "wish they served this in Aus" - still a comparison, but a positive one. I think the best tip I've ever had for travelling abroad is "ask a local" - you'll experience so much more

[@ryan_r849]

BTW @kinda - squid ink pasta from Venice is amazing

[@PS-my1so]

I always enjoy your videos. I'm an Australian and I spent a bit of time in the US when I was younger and I got to go to 31 of the States. You are right, if I ask where you are from and you say the US I will ask which state and enjoy chatting about your specific area. I was also shocked with how little the Americans I met travelled and how little they understood what I was saying - I have some hilarious stories. One more thing, I remember trying to get to the bottom of how many countries played in the world series base ball - I always thought world series would mean people from all over the world competing.. Overall, I loved my time in the US and loved the people.

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

7:49 I just have to be on a boat and get past the 5 mile limit. Yay I'm a World traveler. The outer reef it is a big place.

[@Midlifesports]

I’ve got a Philly Eagles hoodie that gets a workout in winter!

[@himbo754]

I heard an American tourist standing on George Street Sydney (one of the main streets in the city) saying loud enough in a dismissive tone that there was nothing here in Sydney that they couldn't get in New York. I was tempted to interrupt them and say "Well, why don't you go back to New York?" I have been to many countries, and lived in the US for two years. I would say: "Enjoy the place you are visiting -- enjoy the differences". Sydney is not New York or Rome or Tokyo. It is Sydney. I bet New York does not have as good beaches as Sydney -- every place has its own joys. Find them.

[@goannaj3243]

I remember once was in the city in between bus runs having a smoko and an American who had just bought a coffee came up and had to tell me how good it was, that put him in a good light. Made me feel happy, so said was glad he was enjoying it. Been guilty on my first overseas trip saying how much better some things are in Aus. But since have learnt to only comment on things that are better as I found it gets a much better reaction. Only been to Bali, Thailand, Fiji and Vietnam so far, more travel once world has settled down a bit.

[@jeffreylehrer]

Hi Kaitlyn, it might be in the too deep category but I am curious to see if you would do a video talking about key information coming out of the Australian census and what you thought about that in comparison to your USA experiences.

[@Teagirl009]

Hope you're feeling much better now 🙂 I actually think it's a bit thoughtless to ask Americans who you've just met, about such heavy topics. I certainly wouldn't. I do agree though that it's usually out of genuine curiousity. I completely agree re the please, thank yous and you're welcomes/no worries. That's something that even in big cities you still will do. And sorry or excuse me if you bump into someone. Yep - I'll take local fish and chips shop and chicken or burger places over most of the food chains any day.

[@purpleguy319]

Tip for foreigners; if you come to Queensland, eat at Beefy's, it's a "local franchise" but they have the best meat pies I've ever had. There are 8 stores but the one i can vouch for is at Mango Hill and it's the closest to Brisbane.

[@paulrisson3780]

Yes, they are the best. Also the ones at Fernvale bakery. Huge selection

[@marvindebot3264]

Next time you cruise thru try The Maleny Pie Guy, a little hole in the wall on Maple Street (the main drag), very, very good!

[@leonardirving3307]

I'm only up to number 8 but I thought I'd jump in here for a bit. As usual, a well researched and enlightened VLog and also thought provoking. Something you have to get used to, I guess, as a "newbie" is that we see you as a source of ALL information American (north). That is, of course, a fault of ours and certainly not intended to be painful, I guess it's also ignorance of how you might react. Although I agree we are, for the most part, uneducated geographically about the US you did acknowledge that many of us are well travelled and, of course, one of the key places we have travelled to is North America, concentrating on the major (spelled "wrong" for your benefit hehe) port cities although we have spread further afield for snow sports, Disney World, Grand Canyon/ Las Vegas, Yellowstone, New Orleans etc and then, add to that, the decades of US TV shows that we lapped up that gave us a little insight into other areas. To be honest, the internet (e.g. Tik Tok) do not show many Americans in a good light as far as geographical knowledge of their own country is concerned. You may have experienced the penchant for Aussie travellers to feed of misconceptions that Americans have about Australia, kangaroos hopping down the main street (sure, it happens but now in the highly populated areas), "Drop" Bears !!! and anything we can exaggerate from Crocodile Dundee ! OK, you covered the Drop Bears in Number 10, remember, I started typing after number 8. All in all, an enjoyable presentation I apologise for being a little political but I'd like you to listen to a song called "Your The Voice" by John Farnham.. It recently became a theme on Tik Tok for what will become obvious reasons. I'm not referring you through anything but a wish to promote change in a country I don't belong to but a World that I do belong to and care about.

[@erose1710]

I think because Australia is such a long flight away, we tend not to get too many rude or stereotypical American tourists. The bogan Americans (yes I think they exist but they may be called something else) tend to go Florida or to the Caribbean.

[@gracedagostino5231]

Agree with this. I'm an American who lives in Los Angeles and have a friend who lives in Melbourne Victoria. He used to live in LA but went back home for family reasons. For many years he worked at the Australian Tennis Open, and always told me the American tourist were the most generous and friendliest of all the people that went to the open. The only time the American ignoramuses leave the USA is to travel to Mexico or a Caribbean Beach.

[@marvindebot3264]

Bogan = Redneck pretty much.

[@fringelilyfringelily391]

It's a rare Australian who doesn't know the states ... at least in my circle.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Exactly. Who the hell doesn't know where New York is??

[@MortyCJ]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Those who’ve done all their traveling in Europe/Asia.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@MortyCJ Lol. I've only been to England and I know where New York is.

[@MortyCJ]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Ok. And yet there are still people who don’t really know where NY is.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@MortyCJ Yeah those people are morons who should have payed more attention in geography class.

[@beatrixwickson8477]

On the topic of wearing flags, beyond it just being a foreign flag, over idolising flags at all is very unusual in Australia. If someone has a Aussie flag in their front yard they better be a veteran or a crazy person because that's the rule. And if someone is wearing the flag it better be a big sporting event. You can love Australia and think it's the greatest country on earth but it would be crass to talk about it. It's like a patriotism you take for granted. The more you have to go on about it the more it seems like compensating for something. So in a way, all flags are red flags.

[@dragonite87]

I love that you mentioned my hometown (Hobart). I moved to Canberra because of work and I often miss my hometown. I visit now and then because my family are all still there.

[@joepowell7025]

You know, when I was growing up in the 60’s I learned a lot about the USA. From school and also on TV as we had more shows from the USA than anywhere else including our own… and yes, I can tell you ALL the 50 states by name. People today don’t seem to know much about anything sadly.

[@OZZIESPOCK]

Yep, Melbournian here, I know all 50 and their state capitals (also Aussie states and capitals!). Partly as a mental exercise, but also for background as I was due to be travelling there on business. The businessmen I met didn't know where all of the states were on a map. One of them had an "oh yeah" moment when I told him Vermont is the one shaped like a V.

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

14:05 I can walk to 2 beaches, a few blocks away. If I hop in the car I can get to 8 easily. A bit more of a drive North and South it might be 30 beaches. We have beaches. Don't tell them about the fishing or you won't get a spot ;)

[@leelee-yg6fs]

I wish as an Aussie that everyone had an American friend like I do to ask anything and he has that understanding 😊 he is beautiful

[@judileeming1589]

Those on a budget should try local RSL (Returned Serviceman’s Club), Sports Club or Surf Club or even a local Pub Bistro for food. Australian Pubs or even the local Fuel/Gas Service Station may be the only dining venue in some small towns where you can get a meal if you are doing a road tour. Some small towns just may have a Bakery or a Chinese restaurant if you are lucky.

[@glenemma1]

I'm surprised that someone in Perth didn't know where Philadelphia was. Most Australians are familiar with most American States and major cities.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Exactly. I've never met an Australian that didn't know where New York was.

[@beatrixwickson8477]

Yeah, same. I'd honestly be surprised if someone hadn't heard of at least Philadelphia the Tom Hanks film, Philadelphia cheese or the Philadelphia Experiment but would understand it, but not even having heard of the state is pretty weird. Still, Perth... it's complicated lol

[@mjcussen7458]

Don't worry, there are plenty of clueless Australians. Not knowing Philadelphia is a pretty poor show. The quality of our education system or general knowledge isn't what it used to be. It may be a world wide trend. Hopefully, the younger people of today have skills that we older generations don't have.

[@glenemma1]

@@mjcussen7458 Most Americans know virtually nothing about Australia. When I was there a few years ago. I was congratulated for having learnt English so quickly.

[@mjcussen7458]

@@glenemma1 Fair dinkum!!? Even after Crocodile Dundee!? Maybe they HAVE learnt to take the piss. Anyway, they were right, electricity is so good. I don’t know how we did without it. If I'd known how good it was, I've have put it in sooner!

[@pensiveboogie]

Hi Kaitlyn. I enjoy the entertainment value of your videos. Also, for someone who’s been here for just six months, you have nailed it quite well. In this video you suggest that your countrymen should refrain from expecting Australians to know much about the USA. I think you might be underestimating us a little here. When I was at secondary school we learned the names, locations, and capital cities of every country in the world, and the names of every US state. We had a class competition to name all US states. And don’t forget that movies and TV shows coming out of America are full of local references.

[@davidjohnpaul333]

Great tips - spot on😊

[@rhysthompson4022]

I went to Philly and bought my dad an Eagles cap!

[@borisj4054]

Good advice generally. Most well educated Australians are cool no matter what questions you ask. It’s all about discovering each other and understanding. We do have a dry humour which can cause misunderstandings but it is never meant to insult or upset anyone. We are happy to share and learn from each other.

[@FionaEm]

Great list, Kaitlyn 😊 Re: manners, I've never thought Aussies were that polite (in fact, I think we're much more rude than we used to be 😅) but it's always good to hear another perspective. And you're right about Aussies asking heavy questions. As you said, we don't mean to be rude. We just want to know what you think - but I can see that being bombarded with questions abt gun violence & Roe v Wade would really wear you down after a while. We Aussies expect ppl to respect our boundaries, but maybe we're not always respectful in return.

[@Dr_KAP]

An American at a restaurant calls the waiter over “ahh can we get some more water?”. An Aussie would say “excuse me, sorry, can we get some more water when you have a chance? Sorry, thanks!” 😂 😂 my personal experience!

[@Dr_KAP]

@@aheat3036 absolutely not true. Go to any Aussie cafe any day of the week and this is exactly how we ask for water 🙄 Australians are extremely polite people.

[@7thlittleleopard7]

​@@aheat3036 It's something we don't really notice ourselves doing. Yes, we can be loud and brash and swear and whatnot, but we're also very weirdly polite about things. I was pulled aside by some of my friends (from other parts of the globe) who were concerned by me apologising so much when we talked. They were worried about my self-confidence, but nope, just... Aussies are weirdly polite, we just don't notice. XDD It was a bit of a wake up. And now I notice when I say "Oh, sorry about that!" or "Thanks mate" or wait for someone else to stop talking, etc. Which is kinda awkward because I know my friends also notice it, so now I'm like... a bit self-concious about being too polite. XD

[@I.am.Sarah.]

@@Dr_KAP But I thought it was "Oy, Sheila, mind getting us some cloud piss"? Or maybe that was just the one outback pub just outside of Coober Pedy lol

[@jollygoode4153]

Yeah the differences are weird, by Australian standards Americans are a bunch of prudes. For example many Americans think a word like damn is offensive whereas in Australia that isn't even considered swearing. Australians swear alot and think nothing of it, Americans, at least middle class Americans don't swear as much and they seem to all have a fake smile ready, but Australians are very big on the please and thank yous and dont act like buying something is bestowing a great honour on the vendor whereas Americans can seem pretty precious about their money and the kind of service they receive.

[@DaveWhoa]

when i get a delivery i prefer to say "thankyou very much" instead of "thanks". Sometimes even "thankyou very, very much!". ps Red Rooster is not mediocre!! theyve got some of the best chips!

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

10:42 we don't hold back. The words on the tip of the tongue are let out. If you don't ask the question you carry it with you.

[@bradleyholdom9677]

I live near Newcastle University here in Aus, and most of my neighbours are either Japanese, Korean, Chinese, American, Canadian, New Zealander or Scandinavian. It's awesome.

[@dmisso42]

Getting the hang of it, Kaitlin. "G'day ... " as an intro.

[@7thsealord888]

I LIKE Red Rooster. :) Local restaurants can be very very good. But also note Australia has a few of its own fast food franchises as well.

[@peggyaeschlimann4180]

Red Rooster has the best chicken salt.

[@cf8086]

As a fellow American, your commentary about Americans who think they're world travelers was hilarious, albeit true. I think on average, 60% of Americans do not have a passport. I was career military and a bonafide world traveler :) I've never been to Australia but in Europe, had the opportunity to be on several military exercises with Australians. They are some of the funniest and liveliest folks I've ever met. I'm not easily butt hurt and was not offended when asked about on-going social problems in America.

[@GaryDiamondComedy]

Well researched and informative info Katelyn, from a True Blue Aussie 😄 Keep up the good work! 😊

[@AnEnquiringMind]

Good perspective. Loved your food comments. And don’t worry Kaitlyn, I lived overseas for a while a gained LOTS of weight because I wanted to try as many things that were different to my usual palate as possible! Some things I made sure to learn how to make and bring it home with me. You’ll even out, don’t worry! In the meantime, ENJOY!!!

[@KilgoreTrout11235]

You are spot on with Red Roosters.... I have no idea why they are still in business. Australian food wise you got pies from bakeries. Get a hamburger with the lot. And get some Dim Sims. Sims... an Australian invention.

[@mjcussen7458]

Yeah, grab yourself a Chico Roll!

[@onigvd77]

im glad you have come down here to Tassie :) it has lots of great food places. there is a young lady called Ashley from the USA who is studying down in Hobart, maybe you could hang out on your next trip, she has a pretty cool vlog on here and you might like her videos that mention nice places to eat. thanks for the nice video :)

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

0:47 one way to pick a Canadian is to get them to say "about". Sure winner. We had a Texan at work, yeah you can pick that accent a mile off.

[@whymeeveryone]

When I was in the USA I traveled on the road from L.A. San Francisco to Dallas then up to Chicago. Best thing I did

[@AndyViant]

Worth noting. Winter. Beach. Brisbane. I think we've had ONE day in the last week under 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit) and that week also included a 75 Fahrenheit day. If you think that is too cold to go to the beach, well the Bahamas are not for you either. This is the COLDEST winter I can recall since my childhood, so at least 30 odd years ago.

[@julie_leo_monkey]

Well done. Thanks, just stumbled upon your channel and impressed with your take on things. I've subscribed to hear more.

[@markyore86]

I love your posts and, now that I've caught up to all of them I get pensive waiting for the new ones. My contribution - if you're a visitor to Australia it's quite okay to walk up to one of the locals and ask them for assistance or advice. We're mostly friendly and will stop to help. Doyle's at Watson's Bay has excellent calamari BUT the absolute best is Jimmy's Gourmet Calamari at the Eumundi Markets on the Sunshine Coast. Having said that the Salamanca Markets in Hobart beat the Eumundi Markets (although the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne are just on a completely different level). Oh, and proud to wear my OKC hoodie - the Thunder for the playoffs this year.

[@phylliscarlton7110]

I'm an American who lived for a time in Melbourne. When in the CBD, I would often get approached by some Sydneysiders asking for directions or recommendations. I always thought it was amusing when in my American accent I was able to be helpful.

[@DenOnTheCoast]

Another eye-opening video Kaitlyn! Loving your perspective and it gives me a perspicacious look at my own country. I do have a question though. What is the story of your background takeaway coffee cup with "Wanker Coffee" written on it?

[@angiemc8593]

I think most people here don’t think these are heavy as we have been raised to ask questions and openly discuss issues with others who have a different view then us. I think it’s sad though that some of the younger people in Australia have started to lose the ability to see the difference between a discussion/ debate and argument. Most Aussie are more then happy to discuss an issues, without being offended if someone disagrees with you. It’s even better, when someone, can give you a new view on something, that you haven’t thought about before. But I can see how this could be uncomfortable if you grew up where this didn’t happen.

[@jogould1045]

Gosh i have travelled all over Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, I still do not consider myself a world traveler. I still need to visit a heck of a lot more countries before i get to call myself that.

[@PhotogNT]

If you love seafood in Hobart do yourself a favour, you should try a seafood restaurant in Hobart called “The Drunken Admiral” I always go there at least once every trip.

[@peterclay2800]

Love your coffee cup in the background The real w Anker coffee 😂😂😂😂 Not really a good look but funny all the same 😂😂😂😂

[@alanreyment6549]

Mark her partner has been in her studio and left his calling card love a bit of a joke. Keep up the good work Kaitlyn.

[@leighdonald1467]

Great video just think you need better lighting, you can get those LED ring lights from Kmart would work great to brighten up the video and remove shadows in the background

[@jimdale6001]

Please let us have some fun! Just the Drop bears and Vegemite.

[@peterclay2800]

Love your content tho 😍😍😍

[@radarvictory1]

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, been living here for almost six years and most Australian friends are curious about where I am from and what it was like. Of course, most are fellow writers.

[@Greg....]

The statement in regards to fast food chains is pretty standard issue. Minor differences, but in general the same kind of stuff. Going on a road trip and you see kfc or maccas, yeah, you know what youll get. In your local area, you learn/know whats there. So whether that be nice multicultural food or just the mum and dad style fish and chips. Pub or bistro food i reckon is where its at.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

the first thing I would ask an American about food/drink is whether they prefer Australian Coca-Cola. When i lived in China I drank Coke as theirs is not as sweet as Australian Coke. I don't think i have had the American one made with corn syrup though.

[@TheProteanGeek]

I agree with the idea of generally avoiding the fast food but I do have to mention that Red Rooster isn't really a fried chicken place. Well they have started doing fried chicken but that's not their normal thing. Red Rooster is really about the roast chicken.

[@MauzyCreations]

noticed the wanker coffee. is that from jimmy rees?

[@KindaAustralian]

Yes!

[@craigrobinson8039]

Just an FYIElmers glue is PVA (PolyVinylAcetate). Elmers is a brand name.❤

[@poodleputtypoodleputty4927]

I love your buy local aspect ❤️it’s sooo true, get a different taste then you normally can at a franchise.. I’m a baker/ cook my go to is the local bakery to try their pastie 🤣

[@lexsaunders1742]

I had an American woman complain that our power outlets had on off switches and our light switches were the opposite to the USA.

[@glasscity3104]

Great video, I am from Perth and a geography geek so probably an exception when talking to people about where they are from , usually a nice surprise when I reply I know where that is or tell them that I have visited the region. PS , have been to Philadelphia and of course Lancaster county.

[@timcarr4673]

Hi Kaitlyn. I have only recently subscribed to your channel and am loving hearing your perspectives on Aussie culture. Last i heard you’ve been here for 6 months so I’m not sure how far behind I am in your posts. So if can i can ask, how long you have been here and what was the reason for coming here? Was it work or your partners work or have you emigrated etc How long are you here for? Do you have travel plans or an Aussie bucket list of things to do and see whilst you’re here. I did hear you mention the Tassie fish ’n’ chip shop you visited 7 years ago so you’ve obviously been here before, so was that the catalyst for coming back? What have you learnt or gleaned about our music industry and who are your favourite Aussie musical artists?

[@TheAussief1]

Your Australian conversation is going well, go to a bakery and try a pie. Pure Australian.

[@scoobsm6994]

One other that I experienced years ago from a middle aged US couple - don't expect that you can pay for something with US currency here, and get really annoyed when a shop won't accept it.

[@AussieRose76]

Australian Yankee’s fan up here in Queensland Kaitlin, I also love the Lakers 😉🙂 Ohh and don’t tip!!

[@themoviehobbit355]

I usually take 3-4 weeks off in the middle of the year then my 3-4 weeks off at the end of the year. Every two years I work too live not live to work

[@dutchroll]

In many years of interacting with Americans I've realised that it's only a minority of the "stereotypical ignorant tourist" crowd who are loud and obnoxious..... and we have exactly the same types of Aussie tourists too. It's nice to know that even their fellow Americans (the many far more polite ones) are also routinely embarrassed by them. I've heard an American tourist loudly insist he should be able to pay for something in US dollars and the rest of his tour group looked like they wanted to just go hide in a corner somewhere!

[@gracedagostino5231]

American tourists actually have a better reputation than Aussie tourists. Every poll I have seen has shown that. Most Americans don't have a passport, and never leave the USA. Our "Bogans" or ignoramuses' vacation in America. The Aussie "Bogans" travel the world.

[@rowanbrecknell4021]

14:37 We might throw a few cherios on the barby but they are better boiled. We call them little boys here but this might be offensive these days.

[@drgreatnorthern]

That is sooooooo true we welcome everyone to country. But we detest obnoxious people, thank you sis for the hes

[@bloozee]

A lot of Australians do know the US states and their approximate locations .. most know how to get to Sesame street...( I do usually forget maryland when quizzed though). I thought Americans are a bit over- excited on holidays because they don't get many.

[@MikeJones-xw3te]

Kaitlyn, great video presentation. Being as I am, l noticed a couple of things. The black looking cup over your left shoulder (not as we are looking at the screen), has a white label. Does it actually say what I think it does, as I couldn't pan in close enough.

[@3scarybunnies211]

Oh lol, I just noticed your "wanker coffee". Jimmy Rees is a legend!

[@dragonite87]

I'm Aussie and I actually know a reasonable about American geography (even though I've never been to the US) because I enjoy looking at maps. But that's just me.

[@marvindebot3264]

Same here, while I wouldn't say I could find every state on an unnamed map I can do so with well over half of them and the rest I'll get close. I know the basic geography of a lot of them, the climate and can tell what state a lot of the mid-size cities are in

[@keilorca]

If anyone wants proof that Kaitlyn has been assimilated just note the Wanker Coffee cup in the background. 😅

[@gracedagostino5231]

Through every nook and cranny of the world, you see people wearing American sports teams' jerseys, shirts, or hats. I have asked some of those people if they are fan or supporter of the team. Some of them have never even seen an American Football, Baseball, Basketball, or Hockey game. Glad you still support The Philly Eagles, as I'm from Philadelphia, but have lived in Los Angeles for 40 years, but still am an Eagles fan.

[@cecilia8957]

great content....Some Aussies might know of certain towns over there but not state they are in......

[@alanhilder1883]

Well, we know Washington DC is not in Washington state... I think one is east and the other west but are they both kinda north?

[@geoffcrumblin9850]

In Australia, KFC and mc Donald's are fast food take away, restaurants have table service and waiters

[@matthewbrown6163]

I have been amongst many tourist groups & sadly where I worked in Sydney CBD I used to have my office window open & could hear the tourist buses arrive at the Duty Free Shops. I used to hear the Tour Guides giving a quick brief of the area & then onward to spend their $$$$. We could always hear the American Tourists as they needed to yell in a conversation - well it appears that way. But Kaitlyn, you are the exception to the rules. Ex wife of close mate went Ape over us not selling Crest Toothpaste in the shops. Well she was a weirdo & I never judged all Americans by her.

[@TheWesternunionman]

Try the Wonky Trolley in North Melbourne seriously great hand-made burgers but Strine of course!

[@blacksorrento4719]

Take Alaska and Hawaii off the US land area and there is not much difference between Australia and US. Texas may be the biggest state, but NSW is bigger than Texas. We may not have the population, but we sure do have the size. Yes we are coffee snobs. Find a decent cafe, they usually have the label of what coffee they serve on the window, I can fairly much guarantee it will be an improvement on anything Starbucks passes off as coffee.

[@alanhilder1883]

There are cattle stations here that are bigger than Texas.

[@blacksorrento4719]

@@alanhilder1883 I am sure there are, I have never really looked into it, but I know when you take, that some of the roundups are done by a few helicopters because they have to cover such a large area. It always amazes me that Americans presume we are small.

[@petershelverton9277]

Alaska is almost two and half times larger than Texas in area but with a very,very small population in comparison.

[@blacksorrento4719]

@@petershelverton9277 understood.

[@alanhilder1883]

@@petershelverton9277 I thought it was more.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Another interesting video. I'm writing this from my favourite cafe, which is next to a hotel and business park. One person at next table was from the states. An Aussie at the table was asking how she was going in Aus. She was saying that she's doing ok on driving but having to watch out for walking. And she was having some trouble understanding Aussie accent as we talk so fast 😀, but she said everyone has been so nice.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

I had the problem of talking too fast when I went to China as the translators had trouble until i slowed down. I talk slower now.

[@jondennert]

I wouldn't get too close to the drop bears but i cant see anything wrong with coming to see them they're quite fascinating really and not too scary as long as you keep your distance. If you ask at the local pubs most places have an expert in the area who can give you a safe look at the local drop bear covies

[@edwardfletcher7790]

There's very little Aussies HATE more than arrogance... Your tips agree excellent 👍😆

[@dalewyatt1321]

Last was a beauty, made me laugh.

[@davidarmstrong3564]

Your best post yet.