7 TYPICAL NEW ZEALAND WAYS (That You Can't Help But Adopt!)

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Now, these habits are (mainly) the norm!
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@myresponsesarelimited7895 2 года назад

You guy's always crack me up, another great podcast 👏👍 Fun fact, production temporarily dropped 29% when we lost the world cup to France 🇫🇷 in 07, we're not bad sports, we just take rugby too seriously is all, we used to be invincible, that's hard to let go, I would've laughed at your banter Brian, I would have shot off the obligatory "f you c" for probable lack of any kind of witty response, but I would've been laughing, us Maori love cheeky ....and we are generous, whenever I visit bk I pay for the car behind me, started because everyone was bummed out by lock down, but decided to make it my thing and just kept going, when my great grandmother died (fairly poor pensioner btw) we found out she'd been sponsoring 4 African kids for years and 1 of them was almost 18, Hey Liz- maybe white kids don't get yelled at as much here, but Maori mum's definitely missed that memo, I never really swore growing up, wasn't allowe, was 16 when sht was allowed, and around 18 for the f bomb but you couldn't just spit that out willie nilly, had to have either stubbed your toe or had something go really wrong, became a troopers driving heavy machinery, it just rubbed off but luckily I've managed to wind it back, never forget when I started, hearing an old pakeha fulla talking at smoke- he was using the f word as a plural, a noun, a pronoun, verb, adverb - you name it, but I'll never forget 1 sentence he said "for f sake f those fn fwit c's" 😳 I was blown away that someone could utter an 8 word sentence that only had 3 words that weren't swear words 😆😆😆 he was particularly bad though, I was told "they call him chook because his fowl mouth is always going" 😁 The Japan thing sounds cool

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Love your comments so much Sam, your grandma sounds like one special lady. Loved everything you said here, thanks so much for your support, you're fab x ☺️ (This is liz... Bri said chur bro 😆)

@myresponsesarelimited7895 2 года назад

@@ItsaDrama ...thanks Liz ...@ Brian - chur my bro 👋

@arthurdonachy 2 года назад

Sam ,Had a mate and was looking for a koala bear toy to send to a relo in scotland;the pubs were open and he was getting restless-" just get her a kanga fuckin roo mate" when I picked him up on it he said "Yeah, my uncle used to talk about the week fuckin end- it runs in the fuckin family mate"

@myresponsesarelimited7895 2 года назад

@@arthurdonachy my mum was hypocritical in the sense that swearing could get us beaten but she could foot it with the best of them in her younger day, I never forget telling her wanted to be a truck driver when I left school, she fixed me with her disapproving glare and said "fkn drive me up the fkn wall - all your fkn good for" 😆😆😆

@arthurdonachy 2 года назад

@@myresponsesarelimited7895 magic !

@nicktorea4017 2 года назад

The not saying goodbye thing isn't a thing I've ever come across ever even when dealing with companies and strangers.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Really? Gosh...maybe it's just us??Maybe they can't wait to get of the flippin' phone...🧐😆Thanks for watching Nick!

@drayner2517 2 года назад

Neither!

@aaroncrump2696 2 года назад

That’s the first I’ve herd of it too.

@naysneedle5707 2 года назад

Me neither.

@bronniem5884 2 года назад

We always say goodbye on the phone

@joshthomson8569 2 года назад

I'm from new Zealand and lived here all my life and always say bye on the phone

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Could you give us a call sometime Josh? Just so that we can experience it?? 😆(Seriously, I'm guessing it's just us...)🧐😆

@hellypalli 2 года назад

hmm, im on the fence on this one, i do say "okay bye" really fast, then hang up, im not interested in hearing their response, im just being polite. When i worked in a call centre in my youth, the girl next to me always laughed when i was speaking to a customer and said "Good Bye" she said it sounded so weird.

@jacquilucquin8206 2 года назад

I definitely say bye.

@taniacrook1323 2 года назад

Weird same. I always say bye.....I think 🤔

@rusirius4370 2 года назад

Me: "later's bro" The bro: "chur" What are talking about? 🤣

@kassn8 2 года назад

The eyebrow thing, we call it the kiwi salute. Holding the phone to your ear has been proven to be dangerous for the brain… turning the volume down is appropriate. Love how you correctly pronounce Maori!

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks Kass, that explains a lot of why the kids probably do it...so glad that you liked the show and lovely to have you here ☺️

@monjier 2 года назад

Some phones are just trash and can't hear anything with the phone to your ear. Sometimes you just need to keep everyone in the loop so you don't have to explain it.

@Nightwench13 2 года назад

I don't think not saying goodbye on the phone is a typical kiwi thing. Born and bred here and haven't really struck it before...and I'm 44 😁

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

It's official then...it's just us that people do it to...😆 Thanks so much for watching! 😊

@Pinkcouture111 2 года назад

Agree i am 40 and have been here my whole life and no nine has ever not said goodby on a phone

@rebeccabrooking3702 2 года назад

Agreed! I thought that was only an American thing.

@tessmusson8180 Месяц назад

I am an old kiwi always say bye on the phone, maybe the really young ones just hang up now

@richardnoble3180 2 года назад

Maybe things are different in "the 'Naki", but... 1. We DO say goodbye on the phone. I've never encountered folks not doing this... 2. You don't do raised eyebrows to strangers, it's a way of acknowledging people you know when, for example, you see them across a room or aren't close enough to say 'Howzit?' to them; 3. Usually at a café there are a selection of teas (eg. English Breakfast, Earl Grey, etc) from which to choose... in someone's house, what Poms call 'builder's tea' we would simply call 'tea' or 'gumboot tea', so your host might say, 'Do you want (gumboot) tea or would you like Earl Grey, etc' (if the host has a selection available...)

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share these insights Richard, we appreciate it 😊

@Bassgirl42 2 года назад

Ive never encountered a person that doesnt say goodbye on phone. Dunno bout all this.

@sunitrakahu5214 2 года назад

@@Bassgirl42 neither, one time me and my brother made a bet that when we hang up the phone we weren’t aloud to say goodbye to each other, the first one to do it loses. It was very unnatural not to say goodbye but it made for a good laugh lol

@exhamahile 2 года назад

Yorkshire Tea or bust tbh!

@bluebellybrown2361 2 года назад

We do raised eyebrows to strangers maybe its a maori thing I did it in Perth Australia to one guy yep got the raised eyebrows back maybe its snob why some don't do it.

@janececelia7448 Год назад

I've just been on the phone to my Kiwi cousin, and we spent as usual at least a minute saying bye.

@rahowherox1177 2 года назад

We don't always say bye exactly but we have substitute words- chur, later, c u, Tata, ka ki te, etc

@JordanBanks-sr4fb 4 месяца назад

The eyebrow thing is a hello without actually saying anything lol

@kirstinerapson8630 2 года назад

I love your back and forth banter. Also love your "If its broken, don't worry, we'll find a way to fix it" insight. I always assumed that was universal. Ye, by the way tradies are highly respected here. Who else is 35 years old, owns their own business, drives a 50k ute, and takes days off work with a 120k boat hitched to the back of their truck to go fishing on a week day? Just because they can.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and for your kind words Kristine 😊 yay! Go the tradies! 😁

@claudiaduffy5500 2 года назад

They may not literally say BYE but cheers or seeya or something else real fast

@111111john Год назад

About positivity ...When its been raining for days on end & generally making people feel miserable, just smile & say, " its only water." (Works a treat to cheer them up!)

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Great tip John! Thank you 😊

@Justiceforpets 2 года назад

Yep, well a Kiwi saying “how’ya” with raised eye brows doesn’t necessarily require chit chat. Kiwi’s are the kindest and friendliest people on earth but they won’t push their boundaries upon strangers unless they need help. As far as I know, nowhere else except NZ’rs would take in a lost or stranded stranger, foreigner or traveller in to their home, feed them, give them shelter, a warm bed and sound advice on local news before ensuring they’re seen safely back on their way.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

I agree...Kiwi's are very special people 🥰Thanks for watching and for your comment Evie!

@taniaswain-williams1379 2 года назад

Oh yeah we do that! (take in strangers)

@Moamanly 2 года назад

Many Islamic cultures share that acute sense of hospitality. In tribal areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, for example, it is incumbent on people to offer hospitality and a safe haven if needed. Kiwis (no apostrophe!!) aren't unique in that respect but it is a good trait I reckon.

@Justiceforpets 2 года назад

@@Moamanly why no apostrophe? 🤓

@Moamanly 2 года назад

@@Justiceforpets Morena Evie, I'm no expert but I can tell you that apostrophes are never used (correctly) to show a plural. They either show 'possession' of something-for example, the boy's bike or Spain's climate, Evie's question etc OR they are used when the first word is followed by the word 'is' and is contracted to form a new word. Examples of this are 'who's' (who is) 'how's' (how is) Evie's (Evis is...) etc. I can't think of any other ways apostrophes are correctly slotted in before the last letter of a word. I hope your question was genuine and that this helps?

@Mel-qr5ob 2 года назад

You shout to kids when you're a bit annoyed or they didn't listen/hear the first time. Like you might yell "OI!! GET IN THE CAR!!!" if your kid was just standing there chatting with their friends leaving you waiting in a idle car for 10min. But you wouldn't yell "JAMES PUT YOUR SHOES ON!!" you'd walk up and go calmly "James you forgot your shoes". Basically if you can say it without shouting you do. Like you might yell "SAM!!" to get your friends attention if you spotted them, but then they'd stop and wait while you cross the road to talk and catchup, you wouldn't yell "HOW ARE YOU!!!" to continue the convo.

@paulgrimmond6351 9 месяцев назад

Aussie in NZ with my wife and 2 kids. I am an engineer in manufacturing in the East bay of Plenty and I can confirm everything your husband has said as correct. It was very strange coming from Australia where you have to fight for everything, whether it is your Mana, your voice or even your life choices. NZ has been a real eye opener to me as I didn't think people could get on without the bulls*it. That said, they will square up on sports results - which is a wild idea to me. On a positive note they will square up on injustice - a quality we are loosing in Australia. Great video!

@juanitarichards1074 2 года назад

My Kiwi dad and Scottish grandma had black belts in sarcasm......especially sarcastic humour.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Sarcasm is the best Juanita 😂(It's official. I'm never giving it up...😉)

@rollyrolly7729 2 года назад

Howzit bro, all good, Chur end of coversation

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Pretty much! Love it...short and sweet! 😉🤣

@brianh8484 2 года назад

I think buskers do well because NZ has the $1-$2 coins. Everyone’s keen to unload some weight outta their pants 😂

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

That’s a really good point Brian! 😁

@BlahBlah-sz4ne 2 года назад

It not just the eyebrows, the proper action includes a simultaneous chin raise. Also black tea is gumboot tea.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Got it! Thanks for watching 😁

@craigauckram1087 2 года назад

A story that's speaks of New Zealanders, concerns the English General who drives by New Zealand troops in Egypt in WW 2, and they ignore him, he speaks to the New Zealand Commander, about their not saluting him, to which he replies, oh, wave to them and they will wave back.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Love that! 😁

@muzza881 23 дня назад

That was Monty and Freyberg.

@vashti4333 2 года назад

The eyebrow thing made me laugh, years ago I was down town and my than teenage son was walking towards me coming home from college with a mate and each one had a girl tucked fairly close to them. I got an eyebrow raise but no actual smile from him as I came towards him. Took the hint and merely reciprocated haha

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Hahah! In England we'd call that the nod and the wink aka: Don't you dare say a word to me! 😆Thanks so much for sharing! 😁

@maraeacookson1573 2 года назад

I love your comment

@tuairikiwilliams9580 2 года назад

🤣🤣 oh we yell at our kids you definitely with the wrong crowd 🤣

@stevelyons9292 Год назад

Born and bred kiwi, definatly cant agree about the swearing. All the workshops Ive worked in would make a sailor blush😂

@Andy_M986 2 года назад

I always say bye, it's common courtesy.

@taniaswain-williams1379 2 года назад

Oh yes the eyebrows thing is definitely from the Maori it's like the most subtle acknowledgment of respect i love it so kiwi

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

😊absolutely!

@kaz6254 Год назад

Totally a Maori thing 😊

@annaf4720 2 года назад

I'm a kiwi who moved to England. The first time I went to my then-boyfriend / now-husband's parents' house for dinner, at one point I said the sentence, "he was giving me so much shit about it!" and he nudged me and said "language!". He said it with a smile, but in a way that indicated it wasn't a word I should say in front of his parents. We swore in front of each other at home, so I knew he didn't have a problem with swearing, but he hadn't warned me his parents did! My kiwi parents swear and their adult children all swear in front of them. Not constantly or excessively, but "giving me shit" would be considered incredibly mild and harmless as it just means teasing me. We've been together three years now, and I still haven't heard his parents swear except during a zoom Murder Mystery when his dad was in character as a nefarious character and took the opportunity to drop a few F bombs haha. I've found English people to have far more rules about what is polite and impolite, rude and not rude, appropriate and inappropriate than kiwis do. Kiwis are much more laid back.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

I LOVE this comment Anna! How funny, I can just imagine the atmosphere around the table...😂I can't talk because I'm a British prude...I'm getting better but my daughter who is now 17 (been here since she was 5 so a kiwi girl) swears a lot and every time my toes curl... 😂 Thanks so much for watching and entertaining us with this story, sending lots of love to Blighty! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😘

@lislenz670 Год назад

Love you guys…from another Naki girl x. Would be awesome to meet you both at some point. We can all raise our eyebrows and be positive about the fact that it might be sunny tomorrow 😊🇳🇿

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Hahaha! Thank you so much! Give us the nod and please say hi!! 😘🇳🇿

@lukeduke3001 2 года назад

twice I had tears of pleasure in my eyes listening to how you talked about us kiwis

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much Luke, that means a lot to us ☺️

@robert3987 2 года назад

It really amazes me to hear that tradies in the UK are sort of looked down upon. Very interesting. Love catching up with you happy Brits. In fact, I've looked at tradesmen/women as being relatively high up the social ladder. They earn HEAPS of money with their specialist qualifications and they represent successful businesses.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

I wish it wasn't the case but it was certainly our experience. PS: And lovely to have you with us Peter! 🥰

@robert3987 2 года назад

@@ItsaDrama do you mean you've paid heaps for a tradie?

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

@@robert3987 No, we mean that we love the way New Zealand respects hard workers, tradies included 🥰

@starlightbarking9495 2 года назад

All the kiwi girls want to date a tradie, they’re a catch. Tradies are hot, earn good wages, and don’t have a student loan. Lots of them even come with their own home that they’ve renovated.

@edward9643 2 года назад

High up the ladder? Oh yes indeed - like anyone would be when the hourly rate often exceeds $65 ( well that's what the company charges so if you're self employed...

@tessmonro7102 3 месяца назад

Somewhere there was research on eyebrow greetings (actually we do it a lot in NZ) that said people commonly do an upward lift for those they know and downward lift for strangers. So I observed myself for a while and found it to be true.

@heatherclark8668 7 месяцев назад

I love the kiwi accent so much. It is so friendly and down to earth

@mangoMango-ck3et 2 года назад

You're making me homesick,,,I miss a feed of Kiwi savoloys and watties tomato sauce,,or a real boil-up... glad both of you,are living the quiet life,in,,.wind-blowin Taranaki..

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

So glad that you enjoyed the video! Thank you for stopping by to say hi! 😁

@gordongriffiths2184 2 года назад

Really interesting comparisons to NZ. when it comes to saying good bye on the phone we just use different words, like see ya, or later, but most of the time we say good bye. When it comes to tradies, you're right, we get well trained and respect each other as professionals, but also you have to remember that NZ is one of the flattest (egalitarian) cultures in the world, we don't have the heirarchical class system's that europe has. Every one is equal and deserves respect. You're right, temper tantrums in the work place is not tolerated so much in NZ.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you Gordon, we appreciate you watching and your comment (I think you just hit the nail on the head...the common message here seems to that words other than 'bye' are sometimes used! ☺️

@smolgok384 2 года назад

Adults having temper tantrums at all isnt look at positively. We're a stoic bunch. If I saw an adult having a tantrum in public my first thought would be that they're probably on meth

@sandraspink7641 2 года назад

When it comes to not wanting to talk about our rugby losses it's because we are grieving k :) Be gentle with us :)

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Think what it's like for us Brits Sandra?? Constantly mourning...😆😊

@dougruruku113 2 года назад

Hahaha yes guys, when the ABs lose the country goes into mourning, and it's usually the 2nd day after the loss, we talk about the game 🙄😅

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

😂Right Doug?? Unlike us who are used to it and are already predicting our next big disappointment 😳😆

@Andy_M986 2 года назад

The country used to go into mourning,not so much any more,I think we have turned that corner,well most of us have.

@aharryh 2 года назад

We're a nation of "fix it" so when the AB's lose, we expect the coach to fix it and move on to win the next game. That's why we don't dwell on the loss.

@JodytheBrien 2 года назад

Also we do talk about the losses but def not to someone from another nation. And esp someone who will mock us. We take the AB losing seriously.

@tydrinkdwg 2 года назад

The east coast wave is the best cause I hate talking so raising your eyebrow is better lmao

@killuamondo8684 2 года назад

👍love it .. keep up the good work 👌

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you so much 🙌☺️

@garywheaton-lifewithgaz50 2 года назад

Awesome vid team.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Appreciate it! Thank you 😊

@HeAhaBro 2 года назад

Thanks for the entertainment! 😃

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching so many of our videos! We really appreciate you being here with us! 🥰

@oldponytail 8 месяцев назад

I'm from London and came to NZ in 1989. When you talk about positive, the first thing I noticed was the answer to the question "How are ya?" In London people would say "Not too bad". Here they say, "Good thanks". NZ'ers are 'Can do' people, as opposed to "Oh ya can't do that!" as I was more used to in the UK.

@muzza881 23 дня назад

" Not too bad" here is reserved for when things are excellent and absolutely couldn't be improved, although it depends on the intonation.

@trudimclaren2609 Год назад

Nice video 🙂 I always say "thank you, have a good day/evening" at the end of a phone call. Also, if someone gives way to you on a narrow street, or at roadworks or something, if you're south of Christchurch, you should always raise your fingers from the wheel in a 'thanks' gesture 😉

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Thank you for being with us Trudi and for taking the time to say hi! 😊

@timmonapier8832 2 года назад

In stead of saying "Goodbye" try saying " Hooray" Also Kiwi greeting ritual :" G'day, ashy gun?" "Yep." " Story!"

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

"Ashy gun"....I like that!! 😁

@beverleybarnes5656 2 года назад

In the classic book "New Zild" the greeting was "Air gun".

@timmonapier8832 2 года назад

@@beverleybarnes5656 Ashy gun= how is she going Air gun = how are you going I'm not sure which is older though.

@dial999forme 2 года назад

Great video, lots of funny bits!! Xxx

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you 🥰

@rollyrolly7729 2 года назад

I think with the weather it's more just what you get used to. It rains alot everywhere and we all just put a jacket on and carry on. Rain has never hurt anyone. It's a bit like a dog when it's been in the rain. It'll go outside, play in rain, come back have a good shake and park up in front of the heater tail wagging and tongue hanging out the whole time.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Perfect description! Thank you! 😊(Ps: The sun is shining in Taranaki today so no moaning from us!) 😆😁

@marinalina6348 2 года назад

Manners, such as please, excuse me , thank you, goodbye arent a thing here,, nobody uses them...they hate the extra of it, and people are pretty direct to the point of rude. Oh, and kiwis have no shame at staring at you or each other. They enjoy the challenge of making themselves superior over you. In our grocery store people will also push by you or stare you down and will never say excuse me or sorry etc to get by. And never ever expect kiwi to ever apologize for something they did to wrong you, you will get a litany of reasons why you screwed it up and why they had to wrong you. You will never be considered one of them, even though you may feel you finally fit here.

@rollyrolly7729 2 года назад

@@marinalina6348 not sure where you are but that's not the NZ I live in

@marinalina6348 2 года назад

@@rollyrolly7729 if you are a kiwi, then you wont see it that way, if you are from somewhere else , it's a diff story

@rollyrolly7729 2 года назад

@@marinalina6348 well I can't make judgement on your circumstances but I can tell you I've lived here all my life and that certainly is not the culture of the circles I move in. Kiwis are generally quiet and reserved people. Just watch a sports game of any kind here and you'll notice the crowd is very quiet compared to everywhere else in the world. If you were to give me some details on your circumstances I might be able to understand what you are trying to say.

@geoffcoombs2058 2 года назад

I'm from nz and I always say goodbye and never use speaker, so that was a weird one

@katestone7826 2 года назад

I’m a nzer . Always say bye on the ph. We keep it short but do say bye. Other stuff all agree with. Raising eyebrows is an actual greeting. No need for words. Love u guys! Yes would love to hear about Japan

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much Kate, really appreciate your kind words and can't wait to share about Japan 🥰

@crazyoldworld7946 2 года назад

Yes we hate losing test rugby, but we are a lot better than we used to be. When we lost the RWC final in 1995 the country went into mourning for days afterwards. Was to the game you referenced, England NZ test, we were well beaten by a better team on the day, no argument.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and for the great comment! 😁

@geoffcoombs2058 2 года назад

Also from NZ and every cafe we go to we literally ask for English breakfast tea and have always have done

@tonganstallion94 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video, definitely subscribing. To the eyebrow raise that just something you do to a strangers to let them know you’re cool with them. To that last one, it’s just become normal for us to swear when having a normal conversation, definitely for us tradies.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much, we appreciate you taking the time to share this comment (and for subbing!) 😊

@sheilad5321 2 года назад

Love your observations, I can relate to quite a few. Talking down to tradies is more of an English thing (I'm English) and noticed it with a neighbour who moved here from Yorkshire. I laughed at the reference to people using speakerphone as I've just discovered how much easier it is when wearing hearing aids! I do have a problem with having to listen to other people's conversations though. You two make me smile with your humourous slant on life. Keep up the good work.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much Sheila, we really appreciate you being here (and Yes, I know that my aunt who wears hearing aids prefers to use speaker phone, that explains it!) Have a great week! 😊

@111111john 2 года назад

You two are great! Very positive in your attitudes.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you John, we appreciate you watching and your kind comment 😊

@ivydickson7596 2 года назад

They will think you are posh if you ask for English breakfast tea. LOL.

@danikamarx1773 2 года назад

You two are an absolute hoot! I adore this channel. ❤️

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Oh thank you! What a gorgeous comment. We are so glad that you are with us Danika 😊

@KB47 Год назад

I have just found your channel and thoroughly enjoyed it, and just for the record, I am a kiwi. Keep it up, it is great.

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Welcome aboard and thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hi, we really appreciate you being with us 😊

@Howto-uy7vo 2 года назад

I do the eyebrows definitely, just a way of acknowledging another person without being too intrusive

@NaysWays Год назад

Howz it, what's up? I am not only Kiwi but I am also Taranaki born and raised (now I live in Wellington) and I have NEVER not said goodbye on the phone, and no one I know has never not said goodbye to me, including when working in a call centre, so that one came across as very weird and foreign to me. We definitely got shouted at by my parents - as did all my mates parents - but I have noticed people in Wellington still yell at their kids, but it's now rare else where. My parents still yell at me from the other side of a store, or a house. NZer's are definitely sore losers, we are pretty generous, we swear (A LOT! - I have made truck drivers blush) but normally in casual conversation rather than in anger, and you nailed the positivity and sarcasm. We are also very tolerant of crappy weather. I'm a year behind on your podcasts as I have just found you, I hope you are doing well.

@elisebalk 2 года назад

Super positive Yes - my emotions range from ok - really great

@robertjohn4232 2 года назад

Kia Ora another hilarious video 😂🤣 the saying goodbye part especially cracked me up cos its so true. Goodbyes are awkward so we just avoid it all together hahaha.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Robert! I would say bye. but...well yeah... 🤣

@tewhawhai7550 2 года назад

Kiwis do say goodbye on the phone - it's just sometimes goodbye might be said in our slang we use. You know what's crazy is it's common for young kids to pick up the accent of the Country that they immigrate to but to hear an adult almost sound like a Kiwi is crazy - Brian you sound like a New Zelander lol

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

It's true! Brian reckons he sounds like a scouser (Liverpudlian) but no...kiwi cornish all the way...😉😆🇳🇿

@PoKingi 2 года назад

Love watching u 2 so funny 😆 the relationship u have is so levelled up means u guys on the same wave together keep it up great to watch more

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you so much Wiripo 😁

@louvreturetoussaintdevereaux 2 года назад

....love the convo, your observations with us Kiwis are amusing. Speaking of observations yeah, it seems like a rather revealing excited phallic symbol sitting on the dresser behind you hovering over your head.....does make one smile, cheers guys...

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

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@tessmonro7102 3 месяца назад

Ive done quite a few street collections and too have noticed the generosity especially of those who look as if they can least afford it

@ItsaDrama 3 месяца назад

Very true, Tess. Thank you for watching and for being with us 😊

@annasumicz9702 2 года назад

Have just come across.your channel......Great.....find the Toyota ad with the dog who misses the back of the ute and says "bugger"!!! Its hilarious!

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Lovely to have you with us Anna! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hi We really appreciate you being here with us. Have a lovely week ☺️.

@Orya814 2 года назад

I have arrived to New Zealand a month ago, they are wonderful people with wonderful country. I am lucky and fortunate for being the permanent resident of this beautiful country.

@amyrivers4093 2 года назад

We are lucky to have you. X

@alliswell3372 2 года назад

Wow.. your so lucky .. I worked in Nz for nearly 11 years legally and paid taxes. Went to to home country in 2021 march for marriage. Unfortunately got stuck outside due to covid restrictions and couldn't return and also lost the opportunity to become residence in the scheme in september 2021. Missed a golden chance. I miss NZ everyday

@amyrivers4093 2 года назад

@@alliswell3372 sometimes things happen for a reason we don't know about or we can't understand. It is really sad how many people are displaced because of covid. Things are opening up here in New Zealand and I have a strong feeling that you will come back to live in New Zealand at some point in your life and we would be happy to have you back as you sound like a really nice person who has already contributed/dedicated 12 years to the country. That loyalty and commitment to New Zealand should be enough to allow you the right to live here. I hope no matter where you are that you and your loved ones are happy and safe. Xx

@MrsGump 2 года назад

Not sure why this came up in my recommended but im so glad it did! You guys are a crack up & it's quite strange to hear how weird us kiwis are from a poms perspective! As for the ABs, what bugs me is that when they win the whole country is "woo hoo we're awesome" etc, but when they lose a gane the country can be really bloody rude & nasty & just knock them down. It's not as bad as it used to be tho. Anywho, love that you guys love it here & now you got our habits/quirks you're all 100% kiwi now LOL. Hope you guys are safe & healthy up there, Chelle from Otago 😃

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

What a lovely comment, thanks so much Chelle and a big Hellloo to beautiful Otago! We're not sure why we're in your feed either but we are really glad you stayed around 🥰

@TheOrangeGrove Год назад

So interesting to hear your views on NZers :)

@lukeduke3001 2 года назад

lol a funny prude really enjoyed this

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much Luke ☺️

@luckyclarke7189 2 года назад

Hi guys, You two are hilarious 😂 to watch. Enjoy your video and new subscriber too .

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you so much, we really appreciate your kind words, so happy to have you with us! 😊

@maryanneproctor9184 Год назад

How lovely you both made me laugh, and yes very true kiwi style. thanks for your good will and honesty 👍

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Thanks so much Maryanne! 😊

@michellekiteflyer 2 года назад

Well I always say bye multiple times when speaking to my Mum

@jonahkingi98 2 года назад

Oh you guys are definitely kiwis at this point. Everything you guys said is on point 👏❤️

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you and lovely to see you Jonah, hope you are having a great week ☺️

@perkar49 2 года назад

You can not move here then call yourself a " Kiwi " no more than you can move to Aussie then claim to be an Aussie..but you can buy citizenship..that is entirely different to a birthright, move to USA then tell them you are an American.lol

@reesdog1 2 года назад

Another great vid, great subject! Gotta say though Bri, being a kiwi and you wanted to talk about the AB’s after a loss, I would’ve talked to you, no worries. But, I have to say when I lived in the London and wanted to talk to my work mates after the AB’s had beaten England, they weren’t haven’t it, was like the game didn’t happen! Was easy taking their money though.. 😂

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks Hayden! 😁

@shane5156 2 года назад

Hi Guys, The idea that kiwis don't say a good bye at the end of a phone call is a new one to me, maybe its a Nakki thing as I have never experienced that in my life time, and it would be considered rude to not say good bye. The use of the word "C" is frond upon but very common across the ditch. And I remember if I wasn't home by the time the street lights went on mum would stand on the front porch and yell at me. hahahahahaha And now the All Blacks, again it must be a Nakki thing as I think the most of NZ think a loss is a good thing and we do talk about it. We don't make excuses as any team can be beaten on the day. And it brings us back to earth, yes it is disappointing but shit happens. Keep up the good work

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Shane and for taking the time to throw some more light on this subject! 😊

@victoriaa2281 2 года назад

On the flip side of the how are ya/how's it thing, took me aaaages to get used to my British colleagues earnestly greeting me with "Alright??" They sounded so concerned compared to our casual greetings 🤣

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Oh gosh Victoria...I remember when we'd been here for about two years and this American girl said to me: 'Liz, WHY do you keep asking me if I'm alright?? YES I'm alright, why wouldn't I be?' 😳Crikey...only asking...(from that day on I made an effort to 'how's it going?' 😆

@pauledwardconlon662 2 года назад

Yep.How are ya.How's it going.Gidday = good day.

@poozenweez 2 года назад

Aww I like you guys ☺️ new subscriber ❤️

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you so much, we are thrilled that you are with us! Thank you 😊

@downtherabbithole9143 2 года назад

Interesting getting a different perspective on our Kiwi culture. I’m take pretty much no notice of sports/rugby. People roll their eyes and laugh at you if you go ‘what game?’ or ‘who’s playing?’ though. I had to laugh at you calling crap, bugger and dickhead swearing. That surprised me. They’re not really considered swear words here. They’re ‘common’ rather than educated words but not particularly offensive unless you call someone a dickhead to their face …that wouldn’t end well 🤣 Your chats and banter make me laugh, thanks! …and nice of you to call us positive and generous. PS I usually say ‘hey, how’s it going?’ for greetings and ‘okay, bye’ or ‘see ya’ to friends and family, and ‘okay, thanks, have a good day’ for work when I hang up the phone.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this lovely comment 😊Oh no...my dad'd go bonkers if he ever found out I was letting my kids say dickhead (even writing it makes my knees itch) 🤣 We really appreciate your watching and sharing your thoughts with us...sending you lots of love 🥰

@paulinemeinung8949 9 месяцев назад

I haven’t seen you guys for a while. I hope you’re good. I see that this vid is a couple of years old but I still feel proud to hear what you say. I find I’ve got far more patriotic as I’ve got older and to hear people with a slightly more outside perspective (and I’m sure you are just one of our gang completely now) honouring us to the extent you do my heart swells. You are a lovely couple. Much, much dear thoughts, px

@ItsaDrama 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Pauline, that means such a lot to us. Sending you a big hug!😊

@meganmills5412 2 года назад

Im a kiwi and I went to Japan for 3 weeks and I found it extremely different to nz mainly in how structured every thing is while nz is very relaxed and chill so its interesting to see another side on that

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Megan, it will be an interesting topic to talk about that's for sure! Thanks for watching 😊

@marakinz4241 Год назад

Hi guys. I came across your channel by chance and I think I’ve pretty much binge watched every clip. You work off each other so well and aren’t afraid to have a good laugh at each other’s expense 😢 it’s so heartwarming, real and honest. The love and respect you show to NZ and kiwi culture makes me proud to be tangata whenua and makes me more inclined to be open and welcoming to immigrants. Brian you are one lucky man, Liz is such a honey. Her laugh is nothing short of infectious and your personalities absolutely compliment each other. You really should have a tv show. It’d be a hit show for sure. All the very best to you and your whanau. Nga manaakitanga o te runga rawa ki a koutou ❤

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful comment. Thank you so much. Tēnā koe. Words of encouragement and kindness like this warm our heart and make us proud to say that we are kiwi. We are in Thailand at the moment travelling and (I won't lie) feeling very homesick for NZ. To open up my YT app and to see this message brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so VERY much. Liz and Bri xx

@marakinz4241 Год назад

@@ItsaDrama Enjoy your travels guys and come home safely ✊kia kaha

@leannekirk74 2 года назад

This video is so interesting!! I'm a kiwi and grew up in new Plymouth, now living in Rotorua. Until just now I hadn't noticed that I don't say goodbye on the phone! It feels too final to say "bye" so I say something else like "talk soon!" Even in person I think I do that too! If i said "goodbye" to a friend on the phone and then hung up she'd be round to check on me in 5 minutes flat 😆 Anyway you guys are lovely I'm glad you came to live in NZ. I look forward to the next video.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

What a lovely friendly comment. Thanks so much Leanne, we really appreciate you being there and for taking the time to be so lovely 🥰

@leannekirk74 2 года назад

@@ItsaDrama you're welcome 😊😊

@shannonallison4909 Год назад

Maybe it's a Rotorua thing 😅 I'm always told off for not saying goodbye but as you said, too final. SOMETIMES I'll say see ya or see ya later but 🤷

@yoloswaggxd4574 2 года назад

15:55 that was so endearing 😂. You guys are wonderful. Keep it up!

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Hahah! It was like we laughed on cue 😆Thank you so much for your lovely words, we really appreciate you, thank you 🥰

@paulinemeinung8949 2 года назад

you guys are lovely!

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you so much Pauline, we appreciate your support and your kind words 😊

@paulinemeinung8949 2 года назад

@@ItsaDramaIt wasn't really a big deal! (Talk about a Kiwi-ism!) Great to have people like you here! I'm from the drastic South - i.e. Dunedin. Love to have you pop in if you ever come down this way. I'll put the kettle on! My Nana - on Mum's side- was from old Sarum way and my other Nana was from England too but not sure where in particular so I'm only third generation native. I just feel that you are very friendly and natural and you seem to just enjoy the life here. There's nothing to make a Kiwi take to you quite so much as a compliment or two about our country. Funny you say that about the "Bye" thing on the phone. That might be a North Island way? It's just that I've noticed it on the telly (American programmes in particular) and I think it's rude too! My kids always say "Love you! Bye" to me but maybe that's cos I'd hit them if they didn't. Take care and keep that great content coming! Love you! Bye!

@alickrozier3799 5 месяцев назад

BUGGER was a FAMOUS TV commercial. LOL.

@ItsaDrama 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing, Alic! 😊

@pekka1900 Год назад

You two are just so cool people! ^_^ Greets from a potentially future Kiwi from Finland

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Welcome! And thank you for watching! 😊

@jamessuhr9667 Год назад

Welcome!

@65adventures63 2 года назад

Hi guys, another great video. Gotta agree with you, we don't cope very well with losing lol, especially when its the AB's.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much and look on the bright side...at least it's not that often?!! 🤣😁

@65adventures63 2 года назад

@@ItsaDrama 😁

@kimpiper8654 2 года назад

Bugger is not an offensive word in NZ because the official censor said so. Check out the 1999 Toyota ad kerfuffel if you were not here at the time. It has been an official part of the lexicon ever since. Bye.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Kim 😁

@tanioraaura1274 2 года назад

*BUGGER THAT*

@jumpingjohnflash Год назад

@@tanioraaura1274 Or longer: "bugger that for a game of soldiers"

@tanioraaura1274 Год назад

@@jumpingjohnflash Bugger ; usually is a person who penetrates the anus of someone during sexual intercourse. Buggah ; refers to a male Thinking the word used in Toyota add Toyota truck is a male 🙄 Buggah 👍

@janeosullivan345 2 года назад

just love watching you your hilarious 😂

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you Jane, that means a lot to us 🥰Have a lovely week ahead and thanks again for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment x

@Dawn_Aramoana63 9 месяцев назад

How cool 😎 love these vids. My english uncle still has his accent and i love it. So, if there's one thing I hope new kiwis never change, it will be their accents.

@ItsaDrama 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for being with us, Dawn, and for this wonderful comment! Have a great week!😊

@kendyl8292 2 года назад

Wait me and everyone i know always say bye on the phone 😆

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching Kendyl and for taking the time to say hi! We really appreciate you being here with us. ☺️

@stillamsyeu 2 года назад

I find most people say goodbye on the phone. That seems weird that you guys find that typical.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

oh no...it IS just us isn't it??? 😳🤣

@chrisharris1522 2 года назад

@@ItsaDrama we probably just don't notice it

@smolgok384 2 года назад

Alright mate - Oramayh Alright seeya - Alrysiya

@keladeehenderson7293 2 года назад

lol the eyebrow raise cracked me up 😂 its called the east coast wave

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Oh Love it!! I never knew that so appreciate you sharing Keladee 😊

@savv1460 2 года назад

You two are a wonderful happy couple, Gordan Ramsay ought to be taking notes🤣 also funny as hell! Loved the content💯👍

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Oh my goodness, thank you so much, we really appreciate you being here! ☺️

@mothersuperior6751 2 года назад

Interesting observation you made about tea. I ask for English breakfast tea. Because there are so many teas available iced and herbal, earl gray ect. I will try just saying ‘tea’ and see what happens. But I suspect I will be asked to clarify the type I want. Ps. I don’t follow rugby, Sssshhhh. We are a rare species

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Oh please do!! I’d be so interested to see if it’s just me!! Thanks very much for watching and for commenting, with love from the other rare NZ species! 😉😆

@suefairbrother3556 2 года назад

We call the raised eyebrows " the bro nod "

@tinaaroha8205 2 года назад

Nice to meet you both. We aren't all like that, we do say bye, and the raising of the eye brow, is our quiet hello that has been around since my primary school day's, I'm in my 50s now, LOL. I think a lot of New Zealanders have foul mouths, especially when we get angry. We have our good and bad here too. We are humble, loving, and giving, well most of us are, can't say much for many of our children, since both parents need to go to work, one income is not enough. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about us in NZ. Much love from Hamilton NZ.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching Tina, sending much love to you all in Hamilton! 😊

@sucannon5984 Год назад

Lovely to hear you are enjoying life. Don't forget to come South many things are different again down here, just small things but a distinct difference. I always had to shout at my kids because they moved so bleepin fast so don't worry about that one, I actually think some of the parents are not aware of half of what their kids are up to if they dont see a need to panic and shout lol

@ItsaDrama Год назад

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hi Su we really appreciate you being with us 😊

@suelloyd4384 2 года назад

I agree with the optimism and positivity in NZ compared with some people from the UK.

@greekxstitcher5379 2 года назад

Liz you are just lovely! Guess where we are moving to within the next few months?.. I’ll have a cuppa for you! I’m soo excited !x

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

YAY!! I'm so excited for you!! Can not wait to hear all about your adventure in the sunshine (sod the tea...let's have retsina!! 🍷🍷

@greekxstitcher5379 2 года назад

@@ItsaDrama I will email you once we are settled! I can’t tell you how I’m looking forward to it! Like you love NZ , I feel the same about my homeland ! And Cornwall will only be hrs away my 2 fave place on Earth! XX come visit us we would love that! X

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

@@greekxstitcher5379 it’s a deal 🥰

@louisewebber9228 2 года назад

Thanks for increasing my Kiwi cultural awareness with this vid! My husband and I got separated in a Bunnings this weekend. I (newbie Brit in NZ) yelled his name down the length of the shop to get his attention- the astonished looks! Every day is a learning day 😂 I was so shocked with the swearing too ( especially how prolific the c word is!).

@rogerb4436 2 года назад

Another great video guys, would have been cool if you found an old Toyota Hilux TV Commercial where the dog says 'BUGGA". That's how it's a non offensive word that it's used on prime tv ads plus it's a funny advert.

@ItsaDrama 2 года назад

Thanks so much Roger 😊We should have done that! Love those adverts! Hope you are having a lovely weekend 🥰