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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @Geigez
    @Geigez  Před 8 měsíci +1784

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

    • @itsgozzi
      @itsgozzi Před 8 měsíci +7

      i been to sdney

    • @Imasric
      @Imasric Před 8 měsíci +11

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

    • @Gloook9Playz
      @Gloook9Playz Před 8 měsíci +4

      ur missing a lot

    • @user-wd3gl1gm5k
      @user-wd3gl1gm5k Před 8 měsíci +6

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

    • @Geigez
      @Geigez  Před 8 měsíci +18

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

  • @ronnyfromoz4879
    @ronnyfromoz4879 Před 5 měsíci +5724

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

  • @jazzbeeetazzbeee
    @jazzbeeetazzbeee Před 9 měsíci +30327

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

    • @Geigez
      @Geigez  Před 9 měsíci +1251

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

    • @Isobelf
      @Isobelf Před 9 měsíci +60

      Damm

    • @k-jon8712
      @k-jon8712 Před 9 měsíci +950

      We do, just not everywhere.

    • @OfficialWildPi
      @OfficialWildPi Před 9 měsíci +288

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

    • @JohnCoffins
      @JohnCoffins Před 9 měsíci +58

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

  • @terrykellis7745
    @terrykellis7745 Před 8 měsíci +11278

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

    • @CharlotteAren
      @CharlotteAren Před 8 měsíci +25

      too busy

    • @eroomthokk9634
      @eroomthokk9634 Před 8 měsíci +390

      @@CharlotteArenthen drive

    • @skysthelimit780
      @skysthelimit780 Před 8 měsíci +389

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

    • @markzed66
      @markzed66 Před 8 měsíci +45

      Always

    • @rebecca537
      @rebecca537 Před 8 měsíci +12

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

  • @mia-ci2ur
    @mia-ci2ur Před 3 měsíci +715

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

    • @Novarcharesk
      @Novarcharesk Před 3 měsíci +9

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

    • @kaymartin2807
      @kaymartin2807 Před 3 měsíci +66

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

    • @thejuggernaut1793
      @thejuggernaut1793 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Not all hospitality business pay there worker the wages

    • @SquirrelThis
      @SquirrelThis Před 3 měsíci +10

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

    • @Theminnieminx8
      @Theminnieminx8 Před 2 měsíci +10

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

  • @FreeRangepotat
    @FreeRangepotat Před 4 měsíci +1113

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

    • @Ryan-ct3rv
      @Ryan-ct3rv Před 3 měsíci +29

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

    • @robertdawson6861
      @robertdawson6861 Před 3 měsíci +17

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

    • @Light.Of.Kshahrewar2.0
      @Light.Of.Kshahrewar2.0 Před 3 měsíci +3

      And yet we still have to learn it in school

    • @Skierbrody-AUS
      @Skierbrody-AUS Před 3 měsíci +2

      Aussie Aussie Aussie

    • @FreeRangepotat
      @FreeRangepotat Před 3 měsíci +1

      OI OI OI

  • @RealPhoenixFlight
    @RealPhoenixFlight Před 6 měsíci +1576

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

  • @MotorisedEdits
    @MotorisedEdits Před 4 měsíci +356

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

    • @Cyntaria
      @Cyntaria Před 3 měsíci +3

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

    • @Xelement20
      @Xelement20 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

    • @Cyntaria
      @Cyntaria Před 3 měsíci +3

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

    • @Heavyisthecrown
      @Heavyisthecrown Před 3 měsíci

      They are in America , besides the tipping.

    • @user-mx1be5bf4y
      @user-mx1be5bf4y Před 2 měsíci +1

      They are

  • @MusicbyWills
    @MusicbyWills Před 3 měsíci +268

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

    • @ethel.13
      @ethel.13 Před 3 měsíci +16

      Yeah, the free fruit for kids is awesome

    • @Andronema
      @Andronema Před 3 měsíci +4

      do they still do that idk i shop at aldi

    • @Heavyisthecrown
      @Heavyisthecrown Před 3 měsíci +5

      We have that im America too

    • @Savabubbles
      @Savabubbles Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yeah I got one when I was little lol

    • @_frigeman_
      @_frigeman_ Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @Sewysui11
    @Sewysui11 Před 7 měsíci +2930

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

    • @klila16
      @klila16 Před 7 měsíci +91

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

    • @firedingo5
      @firedingo5 Před 7 měsíci +21

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

    • @Punckmuckl
      @Punckmuckl Před 7 měsíci +54

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

    • @daisychain6967
      @daisychain6967 Před 7 měsíci +46

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

    • @anwhee
      @anwhee Před 7 měsíci +5

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

  • @DanielDelCore
    @DanielDelCore Před 6 měsíci +2656

    Going to school without being shot is pretty dope

    • @NebulazDoesStuff
      @NebulazDoesStuff Před 6 měsíci +107

      bro that is FOUL💀

    • @boultonzak
      @boultonzak Před 6 měsíci +37

      lol

    • @stevencuenca1980
      @stevencuenca1980 Před 6 měsíci +90

      ​@@NebulazDoesStufftruth hurts..

    • @reet7060
      @reet7060 Před 6 měsíci +50

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

    • @martineburdack5704
      @martineburdack5704 Před 6 měsíci +11

      I am dead littery I am American

  • @notvik8707
    @notvik8707 Před 7 měsíci +353

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

  • @eozclark
    @eozclark Před 3 měsíci +60

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

    • @iamarizonaball2642
      @iamarizonaball2642 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @alexi3223
      @alexi3223 Před měsícem

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

    • @invisibleguy8191
      @invisibleguy8191 Před měsícem

      Not for Switzerland but like for most of Europe

    • @alexi3223
      @alexi3223 Před měsícem

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

  • @koelee
    @koelee Před 7 měsíci +1691

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

    • @juliesm1
      @juliesm1 Před 7 měsíci +23

      This!!! Agree 100%

    • @MurphTang
      @MurphTang Před 7 měsíci +21

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

    • @nottakenplease
      @nottakenplease Před 7 měsíci +7

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

    • @jeremypaulskinner
      @jeremypaulskinner Před 7 měsíci +44

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

    • @azynkron
      @azynkron Před 7 měsíci +23

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

  • @jaxban4858
    @jaxban4858 Před 6 měsíci +241

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

    • @Sergetheblahaj
      @Sergetheblahaj Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @jaxban4858
      @jaxban4858 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

    • @Sergetheblahaj
      @Sergetheblahaj Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @Baka494
      @Baka494 Před 4 měsíci

      wow i dont do that oops

    • @grandmasmagic3858
      @grandmasmagic3858 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @Sophie_Simmich
    @Sophie_Simmich Před 9 měsíci +2546

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

  • @phalanx3803
    @phalanx3803 Před 3 měsíci +3

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

  • @scottmckaig2548
    @scottmckaig2548 Před 4 měsíci +467

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

    • @laurenannmusic792
      @laurenannmusic792 Před 3 měsíci +42

      It isn’t?

    • @wishb0ne
      @wishb0ne Před 3 měsíci +91

      Yeah mate, that’s exactly what it for.

    • @harrylederman1679
      @harrylederman1679 Před 3 měsíci +3

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

    • @FreezenIce
      @FreezenIce Před 3 měsíci +3

      That’s what it’s for isn’t it

    • @maya_idv
      @maya_idv Před 3 měsíci

      Sammeeee

  • @iimmortalldreams
    @iimmortalldreams Před 8 měsíci +736

    Complimenting the public transport is a new one 😂

    • @Globus7791
      @Globus7791 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @jordnchn7907
      @jordnchn7907 Před 8 měsíci +96

      Thats how bad the US is maybe lmao

    • @harpychoir
      @harpychoir Před 8 měsíci

      Lmfao

    • @beerosaurusrex
      @beerosaurusrex Před 8 měsíci +8

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

    • @h0gheadS
      @h0gheadS Před 8 měsíci +32

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

  • @ElwindMage
    @ElwindMage Před 5 měsíci +660

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

    • @Stretchisonyt
      @Stretchisonyt Před 4 měsíci +9

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

    • @IndiMccraw
      @IndiMccraw Před 4 měsíci +9

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

    • @bcarabott
      @bcarabott Před 4 měsíci +5

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

    • @Percabeth_swiftie87
      @Percabeth_swiftie87 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

    • @BF-rf5fy
      @BF-rf5fy Před 4 měsíci

      Yesss omg came here to say this haha

  • @evangelineee-26
    @evangelineee-26 Před 2 měsíci +6

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

  • @Veradis
    @Veradis Před 8 měsíci +829

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

    • @markweaver1012
      @markweaver1012 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @Veradis
      @Veradis Před 8 měsíci +54

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

    • @liamandrewartha4803
      @liamandrewartha4803 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Some invoices, especially in business are listed as excluding GST

    • @goldengooseedits4386
      @goldengooseedits4386 Před 8 měsíci +5

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

    • @whiteperson1742
      @whiteperson1742 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @alteredegoz
    @alteredegoz Před 6 měsíci +553

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

    • @Christopher-side_dude-Murican
      @Christopher-side_dude-Murican Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @iloveeggsandbacon
      @iloveeggsandbacon Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @RoflJoker1994
      @RoflJoker1994 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @diablotry5154
      @diablotry5154 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @samanthahaley
    @samanthahaley Před 4 měsíci +165

    Half flush for peein, full flush for poopin! 😂

    • @tyroneroche14
      @tyroneroche14 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah that's the pee and poop buttons

    • @User2jn
      @User2jn Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @aWildHiker6444
    @aWildHiker6444 Před 2 měsíci +14

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

  • @tia2188
    @tia2188 Před 4 měsíci +115

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

  • @mankrikswifey
    @mankrikswifey Před 8 měsíci +1346

    “public transportation is so good”
    proceeds to show sydney

    • @thatoneneeko2131
      @thatoneneeko2131 Před 8 měsíci +227

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

    • @adjoon
      @adjoon Před 8 měsíci +139

      shows the fucking light rail 💀

    • @mankrikswifey
      @mankrikswifey Před 8 měsíci +42

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

    • @idontthink
      @idontthink Před 8 měsíci +87

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

    • @thatoneneeko2131
      @thatoneneeko2131 Před 8 měsíci +65

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

  • @gracecharise4488
    @gracecharise4488 Před 8 měsíci +292

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

    • @deanthompson7187
      @deanthompson7187 Před 8 měsíci +26

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

    • @AyeMama
      @AyeMama Před 8 měsíci +9

      Same in New Zealand 🎉

    • @ButterflyG673
      @ButterflyG673 Před 8 měsíci +8

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

    • @alborzajeli768
      @alborzajeli768 Před 8 měsíci +10

      Not so great during c0vid though, was it.

    • @Vegeta1088
      @Vegeta1088 Před 8 měsíci +10

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

  • @cascadecontroller
    @cascadecontroller Před 2 měsíci +6

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

  • @prestonm.5286
    @prestonm.5286 Před 8 měsíci +10

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

  • @jonasbrumley8184
    @jonasbrumley8184 Před 7 měsíci +179

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

    • @MaryEiffert
      @MaryEiffert Před 6 měsíci +8

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

    • @SocietiesSlave
      @SocietiesSlave Před 6 měsíci +2

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

    • @Freestyle80
      @Freestyle80 Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @skeletini9836
      @skeletini9836 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

    • @dagwould
      @dagwould Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @mrcoolperson
    @mrcoolperson Před 5 měsíci +496

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

    • @user-mg2kf7dt9g
      @user-mg2kf7dt9g Před 4 měsíci +2

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

    • @noelpaintonsmith8091
      @noelpaintonsmith8091 Před 4 měsíci +25

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

    • @camacarzie12
      @camacarzie12 Před 4 měsíci +13

      We literally just had a earthquake last month

    • @malcolmdeegan5582
      @malcolmdeegan5582 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @Zoobazane803
      @Zoobazane803 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @lions3456gd
    @lions3456gd Před 2 měsíci +4

    As an Aussie, I can say guns are illegal!

  • @cyberst4r_lucas
    @cyberst4r_lucas Před 7 měsíci +210

    In Australia, we ALWAYSSSS thank the bus driver!

    • @Becalavelle
      @Becalavelle Před 7 měsíci +3

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

    • @cyberst4r_lucas
      @cyberst4r_lucas Před 7 měsíci +5

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

    • @peterclarke7006
      @peterclarke7006 Před 7 měsíci +4

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

    • @kimjongun269
      @kimjongun269 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Not in mt druitt

    • @elijahsesi4755
      @elijahsesi4755 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @dezwollenaartjes
    @dezwollenaartjes Před 8 měsíci +367

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

    • @teddypawncrumps23
      @teddypawncrumps23 Před 8 měsíci +29

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

    • @dezwollenaartjes
      @dezwollenaartjes Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@teddypawncrumps23 yeah ok I was surprised already

    • @kobe24OBCity
      @kobe24OBCity Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @MotsiUTTP
      @MotsiUTTP Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @joshnicholson2934
      @joshnicholson2934 Před 8 měsíci +3

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

  • @summerlankshear3505
    @summerlankshear3505 Před 8 měsíci +1493

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

    • @akaurb
      @akaurb Před 8 měsíci +29

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

    • @creeper_was_here
      @creeper_was_here Před 8 měsíci

      yeah

    • @summerlankshear3505
      @summerlankshear3505 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@akaurb it really does

    • @CineZoneYT
      @CineZoneYT Před 8 měsíci +7

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

    • @jimbojimbo6873
      @jimbojimbo6873 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

  • @ashleeshaw854
    @ashleeshaw854 Před 2 měsíci +22

    The pedestrian crossing sound at traffic lights!

    • @Jindychick
      @Jindychick Před 2 měsíci +2

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

    • @zigzag00
      @zigzag00 Před měsícem

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

  • @Nivin_Dhaibi
    @Nivin_Dhaibi Před 8 měsíci +531

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

    • @norbitcleaverhook5040
      @norbitcleaverhook5040 Před 8 měsíci +11

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

    • @eppier
      @eppier Před 8 měsíci +15

      "Liveable salary" my ass

    • @meamfighterjet
      @meamfighterjet Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@norbitcleaverhook5040no 23 dollars is a massive minimum

    • @nickmaddalena985
      @nickmaddalena985 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @justinhutchison3070
      @justinhutchison3070 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @spazefoxx9399
    @spazefoxx9399 Před 8 měsíci +554

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

    • @Abandoned_Brane
      @Abandoned_Brane Před 8 měsíci +19

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

    • @mikespearwood3914
      @mikespearwood3914 Před 8 měsíci +39

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

    • @OPzeq
      @OPzeq Před 8 měsíci +14

      @@Abandoned_Branethat’s bull, give source

    • @Abandoned_Brane
      @Abandoned_Brane Před 8 měsíci +6

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

    • @Abandoned_Brane
      @Abandoned_Brane Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna
    @Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna Před 8 měsíci +327

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

    • @eldoctorx
      @eldoctorx Před 8 měsíci +5

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

    • @bck187
      @bck187 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @snapped4433
      @snapped4433 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @RQ10V
    @RQ10V Před 3 měsíci +3

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

    • @shakespeare_hall4788
      @shakespeare_hall4788 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @DTIOMG13
    @DTIOMG13 Před 8 měsíci +395

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

    • @GeorgieW1789
      @GeorgieW1789 Před 8 měsíci +9

      Or 6 seater

    • @David-bb6dx
      @David-bb6dx Před 8 měsíci +19

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

    • @Punkologist
      @Punkologist Před 8 měsíci +21

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

    • @jessiepoo1126
      @jessiepoo1126 Před 8 měsíci +1

      or 3 or 6

    • @Big_wolly
      @Big_wolly Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @daanroot9326
    @daanroot9326 Před 8 měsíci +271

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

    • @lukei6255
      @lukei6255 Před 8 měsíci +3

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

    • @rapidcougar3785
      @rapidcougar3785 Před 8 měsíci +13

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

    • @liam601yt
      @liam601yt Před 8 měsíci +3

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

    • @noitsholly
      @noitsholly Před 8 měsíci +3

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

    • @skullsaintdead
      @skullsaintdead Před 8 měsíci +2

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

  • @Lily_Lids.2012
    @Lily_Lids.2012 Před 4 měsíci +59

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

    • @LM-ny2py
      @LM-ny2py Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @Lily_Lids.2012
      @Lily_Lids.2012 Před 3 měsíci +2

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

    • @sirgeorgethegoat1748
      @sirgeorgethegoat1748 Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @originalsusser
      @originalsusser Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @greenthumbgardener229
    @greenthumbgardener229 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @_aray
    @_aray Před 8 měsíci +286

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

    • @verityrodrigues2652
      @verityrodrigues2652 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @Brimfarm
      @Brimfarm Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@verityrodrigues2652Americans don’t even have kettles mate lmao

    • @hdajq892ey7
      @hdajq892ey7 Před 7 měsíci

      what is a kettle even for? i feel so stupid

    • @plowzy
      @plowzy Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @EmberDrawz10
      @EmberDrawz10 Před 7 měsíci

      Omg same I thought everyone around the world did this

  • @stanfordluk5650
    @stanfordluk5650 Před 6 měsíci +9

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

    • @spiderboo464
      @spiderboo464 Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @andrewmurray1550
      @andrewmurray1550 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @skellyboi2
    @skellyboi2 Před 8 měsíci +407

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

    • @albert3801
      @albert3801 Před 8 měsíci +17

      Only in Sydney though.

    • @H3llo_Fr1ends
      @H3llo_Fr1ends Před 8 měsíci +2

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

    • @ChamMSB
      @ChamMSB Před 8 měsíci +7

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

    • @petat4972
      @petat4972 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @Tekartsu
      @Tekartsu Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@H3llo_Fr1ends It's a NSW thing

  • @leonieburnham322
    @leonieburnham322 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @Ur_averagediscordmod
    @Ur_averagediscordmod Před 6 měsíci +28

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

    • @kazmungovan117
      @kazmungovan117 Před 5 měsíci +5

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

    • @Mr-Mister-r5g
      @Mr-Mister-r5g Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @officiallyaddy136
    @officiallyaddy136 Před 8 měsíci +66

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

    • @TurinTuramber
      @TurinTuramber Před 8 měsíci +3

      All normal things in UK.

    • @mackward6316
      @mackward6316 Před 8 měsíci

      SAME 😂😂

    • @Craigdaspike
      @Craigdaspike Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @nsx_z
    @nsx_z Před 4 měsíci +22

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

  • @n4n196
    @n4n196 Před 2 měsíci

    at traffic lights there is a button that lets you cross the road.
    it plays music for the deaf people so they can also know when to cross the road.

  • @KingChaos-25
    @KingChaos-25 Před 4 měsíci +14

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

    • @Syulang-nt4kj
      @Syulang-nt4kj Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @Hectic_fr
    @Hectic_fr Před 6 měsíci +23

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

  • @violetscreaming
    @violetscreaming Před 8 měsíci +114

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

  • @ACertainMonth
    @ACertainMonth Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @rhia_code
    @rhia_code Před 8 měsíci +60

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

    • @noelpaintonsmith8091
      @noelpaintonsmith8091 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @rahelk1716
    @rahelk1716 Před 4 měsíci +127

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

    • @MzMontana
      @MzMontana Před 4 měsíci

      ch?

    • @rahelk1716
      @rahelk1716 Před 4 měsíci +12

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

    • @brendo7363
      @brendo7363 Před 4 měsíci +15

      Watch aussie dash cams, our road manners are psychotic.

    • @moriane.
      @moriane. Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @elwoodroadsmusic9639
      @elwoodroadsmusic9639 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @Epideme16
    @Epideme16 Před 7 měsíci +122

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

    • @laurelscammell06
      @laurelscammell06 Před 7 měsíci +3

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

    • @brontewcat
      @brontewcat Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @jayadaemion8419
      @jayadaemion8419 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hit the nail on the head

    • @Popper_Drop
      @Popper_Drop Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @__Ben777__
      @__Ben777__ Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @BibbyMatthews
    @BibbyMatthews Před 2 měsíci +2

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

    • @casparfang
      @casparfang Před 2 měsíci

      Also Cadbury chocolate slaps

  • @XRPotential
    @XRPotential Před 8 měsíci +329

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

    • @jerich1313
      @jerich1313 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @asn1226
      @asn1226 Před 8 měsíci +2

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

    • @batt3ryac1d
      @batt3ryac1d Před 8 měsíci +2

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

    • @muhammedahmed3291
      @muhammedahmed3291 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @asn1226
      @asn1226 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @supersizer2.062
    @supersizer2.062 Před 8 měsíci +142

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

    • @hemakumar9699
      @hemakumar9699 Před 8 měsíci +2

      1 day*

    • @TheLostProbe
      @TheLostProbe Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @geekchick4859
      @geekchick4859 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @Aresenal1739
      @Aresenal1739 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @noelpaintonsmith8091
      @noelpaintonsmith8091 Před 4 měsíci

      THIS.

  • @peachyxbloxxom6246
    @peachyxbloxxom6246 Před 6 měsíci +31

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

    • @muniradlan3659
      @muniradlan3659 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @GarnetDart
      @GarnetDart Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @Aubrey46
    @Aubrey46 Před 15 dny

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

  • @RatbaGAMES
    @RatbaGAMES Před 8 měsíci +56

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

    • @Muahaha651
      @Muahaha651 Před 7 měsíci +6

      If only it happened more often the other way around

    • @cherriepie
      @cherriepie Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @PreppyBMX
    @PreppyBMX Před 9 měsíci +376

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

    • @rosehill9537
      @rosehill9537 Před 8 měsíci +2

      And usually for the Christmas party

    • @treverthetree
      @treverthetree Před 8 měsíci +18

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

    • @Wonyoung_lamingtons23
      @Wonyoung_lamingtons23 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @rosehill9537
      @rosehill9537 Před 8 měsíci +10

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

    • @rosehill9537
      @rosehill9537 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @bananawillrule193
    @bananawillrule193 Před 6 měsíci +23

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

    • @Sergetheblahaj
      @Sergetheblahaj Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @Sergetheblahaj
      @Sergetheblahaj Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @wishb0ne
    @wishb0ne Před 3 měsíci +1

    Aussies will accept tips, just pay them in cash. Most employers don’t mind, it’s a nice gesture, but never expected 😊

  • @avi4024
    @avi4024 Před 8 měsíci +357

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

    • @zestee5370
      @zestee5370 Před 8 měsíci +17

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

    • @zacharyinkster7318
      @zacharyinkster7318 Před 8 měsíci +7

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

    • @Eleanorotica
      @Eleanorotica Před 8 měsíci +4

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

    • @yournerdiness3135
      @yournerdiness3135 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Wait it's not in other places? Damn

    • @Eleanorotica
      @Eleanorotica Před 8 měsíci +5

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

  • @Dumpie_Bud
    @Dumpie_Bud Před 7 měsíci +129

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

    • @Snow1e
      @Snow1e Před 6 měsíci

      Don't start spreading that fucking shit culture.

    • @creeper_was_here
      @creeper_was_here Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @tellyveevee4139
    @tellyveevee4139 Před 8 měsíci +307

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

  • @thisisnottheendofattum
    @thisisnottheendofattum Před 3 měsíci

    You can still tip!!! It's just an option and to show you appreciated the service/food if it was extra good. That waitress who didn't take the tip, that was her loss.

  • @AsclepiasCorridor
    @AsclepiasCorridor Před 7 měsíci +92

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

    • @MATT_MAC
      @MATT_MAC Před 6 měsíci +7

      Americans: Auughhrrzie

    • @FemtoTheFolf
      @FemtoTheFolf Před 6 měsíci +5

      ​@MATT_MAC Either that or "Ah-see" 😂

    • @DD-nt8uj
      @DD-nt8uj Před 6 měsíci +2

      Yeah but Americans still stress the first syllable too much

  • @Trash_Name2736
    @Trash_Name2736 Před 9 měsíci +289

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

    • @zedhamm4735
      @zedhamm4735 Před 8 měsíci +2

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

    • @aflaz171
      @aflaz171 Před 8 měsíci +8

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

    • @JayeT5000
      @JayeT5000 Před 8 měsíci +10

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

    • @SuperNuclearUnicorn
      @SuperNuclearUnicorn Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @benjaminmclaughlin4746
      @benjaminmclaughlin4746 Před 8 měsíci +4

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

  • @lonkfrompennsylvania4274
    @lonkfrompennsylvania4274 Před 8 měsíci +300

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

    • @lynetteburston3358
      @lynetteburston3358 Před 8 měsíci +7

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

    • @matthewheyes7817
      @matthewheyes7817 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @SuperNuclearUnicorn
      @SuperNuclearUnicorn Před 8 měsíci +7

      ​@@lynetteburston3358 Sydneysiders thank you very much

    • @lonkfrompennsylvania4274
      @lonkfrompennsylvania4274 Před 8 měsíci +5

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

    • @Prince077Aussie
      @Prince077Aussie Před 8 měsíci +9

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

  • @elephantman6225
    @elephantman6225 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @maddyspinks
    @maddyspinks Před 4 měsíci +6

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

    • @noelpaintonsmith8091
      @noelpaintonsmith8091 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @shakespeare_hall4788
      @shakespeare_hall4788 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @RhodeyDog
    @RhodeyDog Před 8 měsíci +438

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

    • @nicks40
      @nicks40 Před 8 měsíci +5

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

    • @GamingTrivia1113
      @GamingTrivia1113 Před 8 měsíci +3

      we learn both so we can choose

    • @RedBoko2017
      @RedBoko2017 Před 8 měsíci +25

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

    • @coldcall9563
      @coldcall9563 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @SilvaRiz
      @SilvaRiz Před 8 měsíci +27

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

  • @NickLeonard-kj3bn
    @NickLeonard-kj3bn Před 4 měsíci +22

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

    • @noelpaintonsmith8091
      @noelpaintonsmith8091 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @lachydragneel
      @lachydragneel Před 4 měsíci +3

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

    • @noelpaintonsmith8091
      @noelpaintonsmith8091 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @chocolatte7736
      @chocolatte7736 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @sewsavvy
    @sewsavvy Před 3 měsíci

    The coffee here is really good. Also, we get more holidays. New mums get 20 weeks paid maternity leave. You accumulate long service leave so after 10 years at the same employer you can take severak months off at full pay

  • @thebloodyaussie1458
    @thebloodyaussie1458 Před 8 měsíci +19

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

    • @mountaineergirl255
      @mountaineergirl255 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @satkaur9630
    @satkaur9630 Před 7 měsíci +8

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

  • @Its-so-preppy-in-here-q7o
    @Its-so-preppy-in-here-q7o Před 7 měsíci +620

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

    • @passby8070
      @passby8070 Před 7 měsíci +21

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

    • @Kirky-we6zo
      @Kirky-we6zo Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same I thought too

    • @jooeun_bug2209
      @jooeun_bug2209 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

    • @MaryEiffert
      @MaryEiffert Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @afropunkx
      @afropunkx Před 6 měsíci +4

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

  • @Franccias
    @Franccias Před 3 měsíci

    yeah, out here it’s often weird to tip unless it’s like a big event or family gathering. Also, we include gst in all our shelf prices, so you know what ur paying

  • @bowlofmemes3970
    @bowlofmemes3970 Před 8 měsíci +130

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

    • @userreview2806
      @userreview2806 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Ikr, it’s such a waste of resources!

    • @Bongo_5
      @Bongo_5 Před 8 měsíci

      Same

    • @Wonyoung_lamingtons23
      @Wonyoung_lamingtons23 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @petergibson7287
      @petergibson7287 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @cincin4515
      @cincin4515 Před 8 měsíci +2

      They don't have droughts like Australia.

  • @Danger_noodle616
    @Danger_noodle616 Před 8 měsíci +233

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

    • @TheonlySShiba
      @TheonlySShiba Před 8 měsíci +2

      So true

    • @never_divided
      @never_divided Před 8 měsíci +3

      Darling harbour just hits different at sunset.

    • @sirsillybilly
      @sirsillybilly Před 8 měsíci +5

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

    • @aussieseal9979
      @aussieseal9979 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@sirsillybilly you know whats up

    • @Getovayaself
      @Getovayaself Před 8 měsíci +2

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

  • @geekchick4859
    @geekchick4859 Před 8 měsíci +366

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

    • @Plethorality
      @Plethorality Před 8 měsíci +10

      No need though.

    • @gusvalour
      @gusvalour Před 8 měsíci +22

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

    • @cf8979
      @cf8979 Před 8 měsíci +2

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

    • @AGMI9
      @AGMI9 Před 8 měsíci +8

      no dont start tipping in Australia we dont do that here

    • @ayeyobossman6151
      @ayeyobossman6151 Před 8 měsíci +8

      ive never tipped in my life

  • @ImpatientTurtle
    @ImpatientTurtle Před 2 měsíci

    You can tip if you want to, it's not necessary though. Our minimum wage actually supports workers. Although with the price of rent and mortgages at the moment it needs to be raised again.

  • @Pocketsand662
    @Pocketsand662 Před 8 měsíci +29

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

    • @lasttimecommenting
      @lasttimecommenting Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @PinkStrawberries11
      @PinkStrawberries11 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @shaybe8373
      @shaybe8373 Před 7 měsíci

      uk has that too

  • @russellcharlton7814
    @russellcharlton7814 Před 7 měsíci +26

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

    • @emberclaw2895
      @emberclaw2895 Před 7 měsíci

      Hypocritical comment.

    • @youngshinlee4351
      @youngshinlee4351 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @jpratt8676
      @jpratt8676 Před 7 měsíci

      It's literally my first time seeing that

  • @Ropoke
    @Ropoke Před 7 měsíci +77

    In Australia your not supposed to tip anywhere 😅 it’s because Australia actually pays its workers a fair wage lol 😂

    • @mesCheerios
      @mesCheerios Před 7 měsíci +6

      To prevent complacency i just want to call this out....most cafes and restaurants pay illegal low amounts to their workers by doing cash in hand or half cash in hand. They will make workers stay on for public holidays, and just keep the surcharge that they claim to be adding because of the public holiday, which should be passed onto the workers. It's not as bad as USA maybe but as costs rise too much it is becoming difficult for hospitality workers to survive. When i was a waitress i lived many years packed into share rooms of 4 people

    • @Chris-od1jp
      @Chris-od1jp Před 7 měsíci +9

      ​@@mesCheerioswere you an overseas student or collecting Centrelink at the same time? Why did you accept getting paid bellow minimum wage?

    • @pumpkin5675
      @pumpkin5675 Před 7 měsíci +2

      i mean you can tip if you want to but it’s way more common in bigger cities like sydney and it is never expected

    • @chockydog6960
      @chockydog6960 Před 7 měsíci +11

      @@mesCheerios” most cafes and restaurants” - yeah, um , I want to call that out. Perhaps if you are an overseas visitor and have no work rights you might get screwed that way - but you shouldn’t be working if that’s the case
      Otherwise, go see fair work Australia and stick it to your boss, they have to pay you correctly - it’s the law.

    • @nicholasfarley6925
      @nicholasfarley6925 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Honest question, how much does an average server make in Australia? I’m a bartender in the US who makes tips in city of 100k people at a neighborhood bar. I’d have to be paid around 35 USD an hour to make what I make with tips and that would raise the cost of our drinks so much and probably put the bar out of business.

  • @frozenpancakes2448
    @frozenpancakes2448 Před měsícem

    I can’t be the only Aussie who half flushes so they don’t wake there parents up in the middle of the night

  • @robertkraszewski5782
    @robertkraszewski5782 Před 9 měsíci +373

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

    • @KVMI_1
      @KVMI_1 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Yeah! its usually at the counter where you pay

    • @Woodland26
      @Woodland26 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @rebecca537
      @rebecca537 Před 8 měsíci +25

      Pls do not tip in australia lol

    • @anya425
      @anya425 Před 8 měsíci +16

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

    • @user-tv4ih2kq6r
      @user-tv4ih2kq6r Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @OpiChia95
    @OpiChia95 Před 8 měsíci +20

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

    • @OctopusEight
      @OctopusEight Před 8 měsíci +1

      Preach brother, the Australian lifestyle is an absolute banger

  • @dontworry6808
    @dontworry6808 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The delayed planes are so fun

  • @steamrangercomputing
    @steamrangercomputing Před 7 měsíci +11

    In South Australia you don't even need to tap off. Tapping on lets you use any transport for a certain amount of time.

    • @jasmineandstewie1271
      @jasmineandstewie1271 Před 6 měsíci +2

      One of the things I miss about SA. I hate tapping on and off

    • @maryferraretto5438
      @maryferraretto5438 Před 6 měsíci

      First time I went to Melbourne I was so confused about the whole tapping on and tapping off situation

  • @crystalemeralddiamond9571
    @crystalemeralddiamond9571 Před 8 měsíci +192

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

    • @jiarongfu6961
      @jiarongfu6961 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yay go aussies!

    • @michaelirvin4555
      @michaelirvin4555 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @saltynutzz
      @saltynutzz Před 7 měsíci

      It's the same in England and France

    • @diablotry5154
      @diablotry5154 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @michaelirvin4555
      @michaelirvin4555 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Mosquito-33
    @Mosquito-33 Před 7 měsíci +50

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

    • @CricketMum27
      @CricketMum27 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Hells yes, theirs is shit!

    • @cockayne747
      @cockayne747 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

    • @Mosquito-33
      @Mosquito-33 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @Edited24680 holy crap yes

  • @australiantruckspotting8883
    @australiantruckspotting8883 Před 2 měsíci

    The half flush button was introduced in the early 1980s. Before that we only had full flush as well.