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@@MissShards most Americans love Australians. Nothing to worry about in that regard. However, I assume you've already found out that is the case since your comment was 5 months ago. Also, Americans from different areas are so much different. Talk to people in New York City and then talk to people in a small Southern country Town and it will seem like the culture is completely different
How wonderful that someone pointed out things to me that I had taken for granted. I am truly blessed that my parents migrated to Australia when I was 2 years old. I have been around the world (like most Australians) and life is wonderful here. It's a wonderful place.
I'm coming to Australia to study in February and I truly couldn't be more excited to move there. I feel greaful that Australians welcome people with open arms, especially international students. Australia is basically the polar opposite of Norway, where I'm from. We are uptight, formal, snobby, private, cold and antisocial. I cannot wait to explore this new culture as I see myself as way more laid back, kind, accepting and adventurous. Totally not fit into the Norwegian mold. See you soon, amazing Land Down Under ❤️
I hope you enjoy your time here. Most Aussies treat people as they find them. If you are friendly, we are too. If you come on all entitled and rude...well good luck!
Great advice. One slightly tricky thing about Australia for outsiders is that it is quite a 'tight' culture. You will make yourself unpopular by not following the rules. So, yes, we dress more casually than in a lot of countries and we swear a lot but you can't do whatever you please. Never push in a queue or speak disrespectfully to shop or restaurant staff, even if you think it is just 'responsible assertiveness.' But if you dress tidily, speak softly and say please and thankyou a lot, you will get a warm reception.
@@schoo9256 Actually this is one of the areas where the UK and Australia have diverged. The UK is much more individualistic and tolerant of eccentricity. I was surprised how rules based and and authoritarian Australian attitudes are.
I give thanks to my father every day for his foresight in emigrating to Australia. Absolutely love this country, our family embraced it and assimilated. I believe one main point is to try and think like an Australian, don’t compare it to where you came from. We are the land down under, it’s like no place else on earth, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. Any party can end up be a meeting place of people from the four corners of the world, mixed marriages are generally accepted here. As for discussing politics and religion, Australians mostly don’t like confrontation so read the table or room before openly discussing topics that could cause dissent, I think one could put Covid on that list as well. All in all, well done on your video…….👍
We are one, but we are many, and from all the lands on earth we've come... We'll share a dream, and sing with one voice ... I am, you are, we are Australians
In my experience, when it comes to informal gatherings or parties in Australia, no one really arrives on time and the set time is more of a guide than a rule. That being said, we really don’t like it if you’re late and you don’t tell us you’re running late. Just tell us “hey sorry, I’m running a bit late, I’ll be in there in about x minutes” and we won’t give it a second thought.
G'day - Couple of points - we bring our own drinks not because it's expensive, it's because everyone has their own tastes when it comes to alcohol. It's also generally polite to leave any unused bottles(beer or wine) with the host. 8:19 - we had national ad campaigns about 40 years ago that encouraged people to "keep Australia beautiful" - that continues even today with one day a year when people are encouraged to get out and clean up their local streets, parks, rivers, etc.. You'll also cop a fine if you're caught littering. Aussies are considered one of the most house proud people and we like to keep it that way. Cheers 😁👍
That's so interesting. I've never been to Australia but on a video about Australians trying american candy they said anything fun or exciting in Australia gets banned by the government. So I assumed alcohol, which is fun, gets heavily regulated and banned. I'm glad alcohol is not super expensive. Isn't Australia one of the world's biggest producers of wine so it should be locally available abundantly and inexpensively?
The whole "keep Australia beautiful" may have been an ad campaign, but I really think being environmentally conscious is unique to the DNA of australians just like Scandinavian people are very environmentally conscious. Australia is a world leader in renewable energy, I think they are like number one in the world for solar power and percentage of their power grid coming from green energy. I really do think australians seem very meticulously conscious of being good stewards of their environment and it isn't from a simple public service advertisement. They do seem to be ahead of their time implementing technologies that the rest of the world tries to catch up to.
With the BYO drinks, we've all been to a party where someone brings a 6 pack of light beer, then drinks someone else's rum & coke all night! We really don't like litter, and get a bit huffy if the neighbours let rubbish blow into our yards, it's usually lolly wrappers & chip packets, so mostly kids, but they'll learn ( I hope). At the risk of upsetting someone, I must say that the suburb my mother lives in has a large recent migrant population, mainly from African & South Asia, and they are the worst offenders for throwing rubbish out of their car windows as they are driving. I hope they pick up our "Keep Australia Beautiful" habits.
@@danielkim7841 Those Australians who said that anything fun or exciting was banned in Australia were almost 100% taking the piss (joking around). You shouldn't take everything we say so literally. We often have a very dry and sarcastic sense of humour that isn't always easy for foreigners to pick up on
I live in WA and while the centre of Perth is maintained the rest is filthy, garbage everywhere by the sides of the road and in carparks. . Coffee cups, Mcdonalds wrappers, you name it. Country roads are the worse, as you drive out of Perth, the level of rubbish increases with distance. Garbage nonstop. No one seems to care, every layby has piles of rubbish tossed away sometimes within a few metres of available bins. Its been there years some of it, no house cleaning there. Also the number of times Ive seen people from certain ethnic groups just casually littering in public. No one gets fined . West Australians are definitely not house proud.
Australians used to just drop in 40 years ago, and before that Sunday afternoon was for visiting family. But increased work hours and scheduling of childrens activities has made everything about appointments. Once you retire, you can be a bit more relaxed about dropping in on other retirees but this generation grew up with dropping in. Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, cricket, basketball all so popular, but there are also a lot niche sports
Welcome; some tips, don't seem too deep in the sea in summer, be wary of the hot Australian sun ( a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen ) whenever the sun is out, you only need to tip for good service it's not expected, Aussies might joke and make fun of you socially, this usually means they like you as long as it's done with fun.Adelaide has four seasons with winter starting in June. Also check out Kangaroo Island in the warmer months if you get a chance.
When invited to a house warming, you are supposed to bring a gift for the house, for example most people will bring a plant, or vase or ask what you need.
i worked in a resort in thailand and most of the guests are australian, they were very very friendly and humble, even some of them made friends with me. what a good experience i had with australian. makes me always want to visit or move to australia 😊
People literally will just talk to you in AUS for no reason, it’s lovely. I’ve had so many random people help me with my car, projects, talk when I’m lonely etc. I miss it so much now I’m in the UK
Sounds like an ideal paradise where everything and everyone is nice. Also sounds like a warm version of Canada. And also sounds like the plot of a horror story where a character arrives in a very charming place where everyone is super sweet and nice, but EVERYTHING CHANGES when the character is suddenly late for the dinner he was invited to 😂 Thanks for the video, really!
a family friend who lives in Australia came to the US for work visit. I was very impressed by our discussion and wanted to learn more....I keep hearing more and more good things.
I’m probably less Australian although I’m born here! 1. I don’t expect anyone to BYO 2. I always supply food and cook it when I entertain 3. I don’t mind talking politics or any topic 4. I have no interest in cricket or AFL (I don’t understand the game. I prefer Football (soccer) and Tennis) 5. I always wear shoes unless I’m at a beach 6. I don’t like much Indian foods but prefer Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Italian and a good ‘ole Aussie burger. Fish too. Love it!
It could be where you live and individual preferences. Depends who your guests are and how affluent you might be. I’ve lived here 34 years and was born here but I’ve regularly seen both. BYO and bring a plate for larger gatherings is welcomed. Also you may not be near beachy type places. Not wearing shoes is more common here even in the malls but not as common as it used to be. You won’t see people barefoot in Sydney city haha but if you head towards the northern beaches or eastern suburbs you definitely will. Overall a really good overview of us Aussies and our culture!
Beautifully said!! My adult children have lived in Australia for years and after a visit, now I know why. I decompress into a much more relaxed person after my 6 mo visit from the USA.
Very Melbourne based. Footy refers to Rugby (union), (rugby) league or AFL depending on where you live or grew up. The mixing in the crowd tends to be the same
We are in the process of moving to Australia and this video was extremely helpful. It really reassured me that our values are very similar to Aussie's and we will get along great. We also value other people's time, we are big on respect, friendliness and we also don't like too much physical touch lol. Oh and we love our sports too, we can get into any sport. Even cricket haha. We should fit in well.
Not sure where you're living, but generally we Aussies are usually very open to unexpected visitors. Of course, if you come at a a bad time, they'll let you know., but they'll probably take 5-10 minutes to have a quick chat anyway. That might be a regional habit though, because I live in Brisbane, so maybe in Sydney or Melbourne it's a bit more formal.
I'm from Kolkata, India. Hubby is Australian, and kids are born here. The first few years took time to adjust and now I love this place. Australians are kind and friendly
Thank you so much for making this video, I need this information as I am married to an Aussie wife and I want understand the culture very well before moving there. Great content and I like your sensitivity to all the issues.
Well done - you have succinctly captured some of the culture of Australia and I can hear bits of Aussie accent coming through ! Our informality is not just about clothing but is also in our whole attitude. That comes from Australia mostly being a classless society. Also, kangaroo is not on the Australian menu much as it is a "gamey" taste and we do discuss politics in a respectful manner- to our listeners but not necessarily our politicians who are not doing the right thing by us.
Kangaroo is a fantastic meat, better than prime steak. That gaminess is because it is hunted and much of it has not been handled right, which is why more of it is served as pet food than restaurant food.
@@livingsimplyaustralia Great clip, although some typical Australian food ; a great local meat steak, local seafood and barramundi fish, local Aussie icre cream for dessert with macadamia nut added, and with food influences from everywhere.
This is a great summary. Some really accurate points that you don't see in many other videos made by other international friends. The one about personal space is especially spot on in the country. A handshake or wave on first meeting, arm's length. Appointments too - I don't mind my friends just popping in, but I usually have my own appointments to keep - so some forewarning is appreciated. Random strangers knocking on my door are only welcome if they need help or are new to the neighbourhood. We used to have fireworks. It was called "firecracker night" or "bonfire night" where I grew up, and I think it was during the Queen's Birthday public holiday. But our health and safety laws are fantastic - back then it was common to hear that someone had lost an eye, hand or their life in the days after firecracker night. So the government banned them, which is fine by me.
Bonfire night is taken from Nov 5th, Guy Fawkes Night a positively barbaric 'celebration' of the execution of Catholic plotters, Guy Fawkes and others, who tried to blow up the House of Parliament in London in 1605. Bad enough to be done in the UK, just plain weird in Australia. As for dropping in unannounced that is an Aussie thing all my friends and neighbours have always done it and I took to doing it here too. Back in the UK though people would get pretty upset if you just turned up at their door unannounced. I love it,it's neighbourly.
@@godamid4889 I think it’s sad we have lost cracker night. Still happens in Northern Territory. Also New Zealand. People are too quick to trade their safety for their freedom.
@@fortunateson7852 Yes, I have lived in the Northern Territory for years, the government keeps trying to take away cracker night and we keep fending them off. One day enough people will cave and let them, but not without push back.
@@triarb5790 Australian bonfire night had nothing to doing with Guy Fawkes. It happened on the June long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. In the weeks leading up to the long weekend the shops started selling crackers, and we kids would buy them. I come from the bush, and on one of the nights of the long weekend people put together a bonfire and we (or our parents) would let off the crackers. The problem was teenagers and children buying them and setting them off randomly (and usually without supervision) leading up to Cracker night and on the weekend itself. There were quite a few injuries, some fairly serious. Cracker Night essentially stopped in the mid 1980s in NSW after the sale of crackers were banned, and gradually the same happened in the rest of Australia. I think they may still be allowed in the NT. After the sale of crackers to the public stopped, many large public displays of fireworks started happening. I loved the small crackers we would set off and their tiny displays. They were so much more fun than passively watching the firework displays that we now have.
I love this video! I'm a 55 year-old-woman wishing to emigrate in the near future. Looking for the perfect place now. I work for myself online and plan to keep on doing that. Now I need to find information about the requirements to live in that beautiful country with the wonderful people you described here. Thanks!
I love this kind of content. Informative in terms of culture and do's and donts. As someone living in Germany for 2 years now, Aussies and Germans have something in common like the Appointments, drinking culture and almost everything actually the only huge difference is Germans don't initiate small talk. You have to be seen enough for them to be able to initiate small talk. Another thing their difficult to joke around or they just have different humour, but other than that Germans are nice people and respectful. I like how organized they are. I love here but sometimes i just miss the sun and beaches🙂
Usually you bring a gift to a house warming party. A house plant or coffee table book etc. Also if you're invited to dinner at someone's house, it's customary to bring "a hostess gift" as it used to be called, nowadays something the couple can both use, such as a bottle of wine or chocolates. This isn't for them to share with you, but something for them to keep for themselves. It's a thank you from you for the time/effort/money they've outlayed to host you.
u made me more attached with the australian dream country to move to. i feel 100% true and accurately about what uve mentioned, plus ure not boring! thanks bella x
The fireworks bans came in in about the seventies. Fireworks “season” coincides with bushfire season when outdoor fires are often also banned. Properly trained and licensed people can use fireworks.
Actually it was mid 80's that the fireworks ban came in and that was because of the huge amount of accidents. There was only 1 weekend fireworks were legal and that was the Queens birthday in mid june. Now they are illegal all year unless u have applied for a licence for a public display.
Actually... here in the ACT they were selling them legally until very late 90's early 2000's... though they are still around... heard a bunch firing of in my street tonight..
I've been thinking of getting an Australian work and holiday Visa for quite some time now. I'm a Canadian and I've always admired how Australians are alike to us fellow Canadians. I'm hoping in the next year to get my Visa application submitted! I praise videos like these for preparing me for what lays ahead during my adventures
Very similar cultures but Aussies are nowhere near as polite as Canadians. I loved my short visit to Canada and can’t wait to visit again. Hope you make it here sometime.
I’m an Australian guy. Small talk can be very hit and miss. Girls think you’re hitting on them and guys think you’re starting a fight. I’ve learnt it’s best to keep to myself while in public. My overseas friends noticed a similar thing. You can’t just strike up a conversation in a bar or pub without being treated with suspicion. The laidback Aussie stereotype hasn’t been justified in a long time.
As an older Australian I was impressed how accurate and comprehensive is this lady's video. One minor thing, the 'footy' culture as described applies to the southern ocean states. The most populous state, New South Wales, and the fastest growing state Queensland are predominately rugby league fans and would struggle to name a single AFL player.
As an Australian growing up both regional and then studying in the city (and mostly QLD + NSW)... you pretty much nailed it! Probably one of the best summaries I've heard so far! :-D First of all its such a big country so there will be slight differences in experiences the main one I found interesting was your experience with Kangaroo as a dish comment - for me I know you can get it but its not something you'd find on every restaurant menu compared with say chicken or even beef and not a lot of people cook it (at least in my experience) as a regular meat dish at home but I found it interesting you experienced it that way. Perhaps I just don't notice it. Great point on AFL - its quite unique to Aus! Where I grew up in Aus mostly referred to Rugby League as football but I think this was more unique to my region/state. For the more southern states AFL is definitely the 'football'. Lol - so often I've heard it said growing up by adults around me "Never discuss politics or religion" but my experience has been that these topics are not never discussed but they are not for small talk (ever). I have had great discussions with friends on things and quite regularly but usually we will only do it if its (a) people we know well enough to know they are comfortable to have those discussions, and (b) by starting the discussion you approach with mutual respect, an underlying 'its okay to agree to disagree' from both sides and (c) sensing whether people actually want to talk about it at that time, it's perfectly acceptable culturally to 'opt out' of such discussions if you just don't feel like it with 'yeah I don't feel like getting into politics, how's work been?'. There's definitely an element of caution to how we approach for sure. Well spotted! Great video! :-D
@@livingsimplyaustralia no worries - just my own experiences - others might be different. Great job though - have been checking out some of your other videos they seem super helpful for people moving to Aus.
I agree, we can be shy to discuss politics and money etc unless we really know you. Perfectly acceptable to opt out if you don’t want to discuss. “Yeah, not up for politics mate. How’re you going any work/ school etc”
A working culture is Friday arvo sippers. Drinks with your mates at a local workshop/ location, as a wind down from the weeks work just to talk froth and bubbles.
Im Canadian 🇨🇦 ..the walking barefoot thing wouldn't work too well in winter if you like to still want to be able to use your feet 🥶 especially where i live ! Its gets to 30 below here !We have Boxing Day in Canada 🇨🇦 as well !
I feel so seen 😆😆 When my grandparents first moved out 30 years ago, they were asked to bring a plate. They thought the host must just not have enough plates, so they turned up with 2 empty plates 😆 they learnt that one the hard way!
Ha you're spot on!!! Well done. I'm an aussie in nz and I stumbled on your channel because I miss Australia. You are correct in just about everything. I miss Aussie.. no offense NZ
We also bring our own drinks in South Africa. We also very friendly and kind ,we also celebrate braai(BBQ) at a park sometimes, I think we human and we social beings, no country can have cold human beings all around. Thank you for this video❤
You've described our informality and friendliness very well. Extra points for explaining the need to keep a physical distance from ppl you don't know well and treat women with respect! Don't worry, I don't follow football either - and I live in Melbourne 😅 I was surprised to hear you describe Melbourne dress styles as casual/barefoot - that tends to be more the case in Qld, northern NSW, NT and WA.
I plan on moving there after highschool and such, which is fairly soon. I can't wait! These videos are actually really interesting to study and look at
I’m from Sydney, and Sydneysiders definitely don’t do small talk. I was surprised when I visit your city Melbourne and other Australian places how chatty and friendly people are. Chatty people in Sydney are usually visitors. Everything else you said rings true for me.
Thank you for giving us Aussie some good feedback. We always seem to be getting rubbished by other countries. Aussies love everyone and love a joke and taking the mickey out of ourselves.
Hey Martina, American here. The situation here is just getting worse and worse especially in the political and social aspects. Though I have alot good family here, I feel I'm in an ever shrinking, hazardous cage and I just can't take it anymore. Australia and New Zealand are among my top 5 countries to escape to.
What social and political aspects of America have been getting worse and worse to the point that you feel the need to escape? And what makes you think that Australia would be any better?
9:50 yes you can in Norther Territory, Darwin. Every one lights it here on one occasion or other , free to fire and amzing free fireworks show in beaches with music on Territory Day.