50 More DIFFERENCES Between AMERICA and AUSTRALIA 

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If you're seeing shirtless people in shops you're either near a beach, in a Bogan suburb or both

Alcohol can be advertised but Smoking or cigarettes can't be

Based on your comment about young people living with parents longer, a lot of young Australians going to university and are from a state capital city are more likely to be going to a university in their city, and live with their parents. The impression I get from American movies and TV is that young Americans will go to college somewhere other than their hometown.

We use our grapes for wine not jam 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

There are also raised dots on our currency to assist the blind.

'Tradies get the ladies'. They're paid a lot here too!

generally, iced coffee = coffee, milk, ice cream, cream iced latte = coffee, milk, ice

Aussies also differs such as - 1. Table etiquette: Our eating style is continental, Amercans dine using the American style. 2. We are polite when towards staff, we do not demand. 3. We have dryers but many prefer to dry clothes in the sun than to waste electricity. 4. Our power points/sockets have an on and off switch. 5. Hills hoist best invention ever stands proudly in many Australian back yards. 6. We tend to walk on the left hand side like how the traffic is flowing. 7. We have less sugar in our food than Americans. 8. Our drink and meal portions size are smaller. 9. Our government system is influenced from the U.S and the British. 10. Our stop signs for pedestrians at stop lights make noise and vibrate and some have Braille etched into them. This is to assist the hearing and visually impaired. The beeps are for the visually impaired whilst the vibration assist the deaf. The 'chirp' noises at 2 second intervals signal when to not to walk, the "boom" noise signal when to wlk and when to hurry up and they also assist a person to easily locate the crossing.

Although not everyone is a fan, compulsory voting has some benefits in comparison with the American system. If the government makes it compulsory for every adult to enrol and vote, it has to ensure that EVERYONE has the opportunity to cast a vote. Even if you are in a remote desert community or on an island, at the Antarctic base, overseas or in hospital, there is a way to vote. In contrast, American governments can influence the result of the election by not having polling booths in the areas where the vote might not be in their favour - or by wrecking the postal system to prevent postal voting in a global pandemic. Elections in Australia are held on Saturdays so no one has to queue in the snow or take time off work to vote. Community groups hold cake stalls (bake sales) and sausage sizzles outside polling booths, so there is usually a pretty good atmosphere. American political parties spend a lot of money just convincing people to turn up on election day. This is not necessary in Australia, so less money is wasted on advertising. It means that smaller parties and independent candidates can afford to contest the election so voters have more choices. Actually, if you don't want to vote in Australia, you don't have to - as long as you turn up and have your name marked as being there, you can write what you like on your voting form, or leave it blank. These ballot papers will be recorded as informal votes, so people can see how many voters didn't like any of the candidates. Or if you don't want to vote, you can just not enrol to vote. However, it's generally accepted that you don't get to complain about the government for the next three years, since you couldn't make the effort to have a say in the result.

The irony of having slow ass wifi when it was originally invented by Australians 😂

A few more...... Australian PowerPoints and US call them outlets Aussies say Fortnight and US bi-weekly Bank Cheque’s and checks

Just a little tip! Next time your at the supermarket look at the price tags! By law they have to show you prices per 100gm’s or Litre.

I come for the arms, I stay for the stories.

Hey Tristan, on point #13, you mentioned the $1frozen coke, but have you noticed the coke in Australia tastes sweeter? That’s because we use canes sugar in our soda drinks, not high fructose corn syrup. I’ve known other Americans to pickup on this difference...

The reason for the difference in school year is so that the end of school matches up with summer holidays. In Australia summer starts in December where in the States starts in June. Also some people in Australia have roast turkey for Christmas (we don't celebrate thanksgiving)

In primary school we used to say “No hat, no play, no school today” lol 😂

Dude - the worst thing I experienced whilst in the USA, was how sweet your bread is. Vegemite on American Bread is basically what marmite tastes like. It's horrible. So to combat this vile abomination, I toasted Kaiser Buns instead. They provided a nice crunch, and a vegemite experience more aligned to what I had grown up with.

Alcohol advertisements are perfectly legal - some of the most famous ads are for Bundy Rum or the popular beers (VB, XXXX, Carton Draft etc). It’s fine to drive at night but it depends where you are - major highways on the east coast (Hume, Pacific, New England etc) are fine - though be careful at dusk. More remote roads are another thing.

Great video tristan 👍 I love your content man 😎

I just came across your channel and I had to subscribe. Love your energy!

Probably moving to AUS once they allow us to travel.

Witht he Sour Patch - Australias have no artificial flavours and colours which is probably why they taste different to you.

We pay our rent monthly, however when looking for a house the listing says the rent as something per week even if it's paid every month

Fun fact, because of how popular American tv is, in Australia if you dial 911 it will redirect you to 000.

Australia invented WIFI too... The irony

There are lots of wild turkeys where I live, but we don't eat them. They're native birds so they are totally protected.

Sensational video mate!

love these videos

LOVE your videos. As an Aussie, I always learn something. You're very observant and so embracing of other cultures and always so positive. Never lose that :) Now you've done your second "differences" video you've pretty much nailed everything that mostly strikes me about the differences between the States and Australia. The 10 biggest differences after my first trip to the USA were (and I think you've identified most of these: 1. The toilet water is too close for comfort, if you know what I mean 2. My first iced coffee in the States was all water and I was like..."what IS this?" I know now to ask for an Iced Cappucino. 3. Where is the mini fridge in my hotel room? What am I gonna do with an ice machine and a bucket? 4. There are often no kettles in hotel rooms to boil water. If you're lucky there's a little filter coffee machine. 5. I couldn't get all the flavours of chips (crisps) that I like here. Lots of corn chips though. 6. Restaurant meals are HUGE in the States. My friend and I now usually just share an entree. 7. After a while the sales tax in the States gets you down. Just tell me "how much is it?" 8. The US police seem mean, angry and kinda scary. Here most of them talk to you like a mate. I reckon it's the 2nd Amendment's fault. 9. It's hard to get plain milk to put in your tea/coffee -- there's an awful lot of Half n Half though. 10. You can't get a Lemon Lime and Bitters anywhere. So common in Oz. As a bar tender you'll know what I mean :)

I love your videos! Such a beautiful and honest character you are.. I wish you all the best! If you ever get the chance, I highly suggest visiting The Kimberly region in north WA! I’ve had the privilege of living in Kununurra for the last 10 months or so and there are far too many amazing things to see and explore/experience up here!🖤

Hey Tristan, another cool vid mate, thanks 😁... just wondering, you referred to "crumbed" meat as being "breaded..?"

I didn’t even realise that our notes were different sizes! Learn something new every day.

Australians aren't more irreligious, we just dont think it needs to be public knowledge

Those half police officers might be what's known as the Police security Officers they guard public sectors rather then respond to calls.

Awesome video mate!

Hey man! I already commented earlier, but I would love to see you make a video explaining the process or more specifically your process of moving to Australia as a permanent resident.

When I visited the US I wanted a lemonade, what I got was not what I wanted. Lemonade is australia is sprite, fizzy drink compared to lemon flavoured flat drink in the US! I live in Tasmania a lot of restaurants we actually pay for our meals when we order, we go up to a counter and place our order, pay, sometimes receive a table number. Then when we are done with our meal we can just leave.

Good video hope there's another one good job. Hope you are finding time to enjoy yourself wherever you are in Australia.

14: the Petrol pumps do have the little leaver to click in, so you don't have to keep squeezing the pump....

We have wild turkeys everywhere beCAUSE we don't eat them lol

If you dial 911 it still works in Australia, they thought it a good idea for tourists.

Your videos make happy 😊 keep up the great work

Wild turkey is everywhere in the US. Just go to any bottle shop.

You forgot the best thing about Australia vs USA... NO GUNS

I've become addicted to your videos. I love the light-hearted humble attitude and your beautiful sense of humour. You keep things fast paced and fun. Thank you so much for the education

In Australia we have coupons in a book called the Entertainment book.

Love your work bud. Onya.

We say "crumbed" not "breaded"!

Tristan, while in Australia, you should meet Brett Lee.

No hat no play was so painful in junior school, they mostly have given up now though I’m in year 9, we stay inside or in shade anyway though cause it’s either to hot or cold

Another one...that you actually touched on in this....we don't say 'breaded'. We say crumbed

One thing about pronunciation. In Australia, we say " Bee-troot instead of "beet-root".

Good list. Also watched your video on eating Aussie foods and wondered: Have you been introduced to the "Tim Tam Slam" yet? Google it. :)

Variation in school years is based on our seasonal differences. Sometimes we get 'coupons' on the back of our supermarket receipts

Also with the sun at my school we went to the public pool for sport and we had the rule no rashy no splashy

There are those clip things on gas pumps...maybe not where you live. Those blue sour candies you spoke of, are different here partly due to natural colours and flavours being used...we used to have artificial colours eg E102 tartazine, but we tend to use natural where p9ssible. We also used to have jelly back in the 1970s but it wasn’t popular. Also those half police are actually property officers , who basically look after government assets eg railway stations etc...they don’t have guns and in Victoria they are employed via our police dept, and free police up to do what they do best.

Hahaha can't drive at night?? Never had any issue driving at night.

Great video thank youuuuu

You are doing a great job. I've lived all over Australia and there are exceptions here and there to the differences that you are mentioning, but in general, you are pretty well spot on.

Whats this "Half" police he's on about? Council rangers? Confused Australian here.

You defiantly can advertise alcohol

That was just as informative for me seeing the differences in the states ...no controversy in this one I hope 😄

can't say i've ever had a problem finding turkey at the supermarket. You can buy whole roasts, prepackaged slices, or fresh slices from the deli section. But yes we prefer chicken, and turkey generally only comes out for Christmas

you seriously need to change the title of that "Australians hate dogs" video. It's SOOO wrong in so many ways :( :( :(

The ‘half police’ are Local Council Rangers, employed by the local government. People often have Peanut Butter and honey sandwiches.

We used to do coupons in aus - but it didn't attract enough customers so they pretty much stopped.

A lot of states have the points system on your license

Interesting observations

The school year is different because of when summer occurs. The new school year starts after the summer holidays which of course is different in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Maybe it's different in each state but in the North East we do have a points system on our licenses

Love peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Always eaten them since young kid. Had them in Australia and in New Zealand growing up.

I’m from Australia Adelaide I love it there! But sadly I moved to the uk... But eventually I will move back in the future! Xx

Referring to number 14 - American Gas Station in Australia is Called A petrol Station , or a ( Servo ) Service station , we put petrol in our cars in Australia !

Australian Barista here to tell you about different ice coffees (in accordance to how my work place does them) Ice coffee: Cold coffee shot (if we run out of cold we'll use a hot shot with ice cubes), vanilla syrup, ice cream, milk, whipped cream, chocolate powder on top. Ice mocha: same as Ice coffee but with chocolate syrup instead of vanilla. Ice chocolate: like an ice mocha but without the coffee Ice latte: Cold coffee shot, ice, milk. Ice long black: Hot coffee shot, ice, water

How many of these points are repeats of points from the previous video?

You might find it interesting to search RU-vid for Chris Franklin "Block" official video. It a got Australian bogan song.

Welcome to Brisbane, I have visited places but always will come home

Some of the things you mentioned do change from region to region within Australia, hope you enjoy the rest your stay.

Quick note (no pun intended) on our currency...the new plastic ones also have raised braille type dots to denote the currency amount for visually impaired.

Sale stickers in supermarkets are generally yellow so they stand out.

Tristan... I thought of another difference for you... in Australia for landlines, there are just 4 area codes... 02 - New South Wales, 03 - Victoria, Tasmania and a small part of NSW, 07 - Queensland, 08 - South Australia, Western Australia, Broken Hill (in NSW) and Northern Territory. All landline phone numbers have 8 digits, so total 10 digits (2 for area code and 8 for phone number).

been a while since I have been but when I worked there my pay cycles were either weekly or fortnightly never really monthly, must have changed

Iced Coffee is usually a tall glass with icecream and cream in it, iced latte is a normal cold coffee with ice and syrup in it.

Tristan how long are you here in brisbane for?

You are such a sweetheart! I am glad that you are enjoying your time in Aus :)

Not sure where you eating, but we often get the check at our table. And not sure where you shop, but many places give you a thar for trying in clothes or very least note how many.

About that school thing..... because of seasons being in reverse, school starts at the end of summer in Australia as it does in the USA.

3:25 I drive the road where that photo was taken at night all the time. Our work vehicles have bullbars to massively reduce the severity of animal strikes. Tens of thousands of cars are on the road every night out in rural areas of Australia. The rule of thumb is you should try to avoid night driving if you have a standard car. If you must do it, drive a bit slower.

I live 2 and half hours away from the nearest city, pretty sure the one after that is like at least 5 hours away possibly more and that’s a very small city

14 is here, at least in Melbourne. Loving the video’s

the wild turkeys ur talking about are called bush turkeys

Woah woah woah, if your in Brisbane, the next big city is the Gold Coast which is only really an hour away

Love your media mate. We do have cheetos in Qld

There’s actually a big book that you can buy that’s full of coupons

Seeing as you are in Brisbane, come visit the sunshine coast it's 1-2 hours away, much more chilled out and spread out, but I prefer it.

Hi Tristan.. you can get Grape Jelly in Melbourne at USA Foods. They have Smucker's Concord Grape Jelly and Welch's Concord Grape Jelly. They also do online orders.

We have cheque’s not checks

The school years are the same if you think about the seasons....ours start and finish in summer and so do yours pretty much.

Do you need travel trips for Brisbane?