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Spot on. Two things I would add is: 1. Never cut in line/push into a queue. You will be told off. 2. It is polite to hold a door open for others but always say thank you when somebody does it for you.

I really enjoy your videos. They are very professional and well written. I'd also add two more for you:- 1) Don't jump queues - nothing is more annoying than "queue-jumping" and you will get called out for it; and 2) Don't be disrespectful towards those helping you. Waiters, shop assistants, nurses, bus drivers, cleaners etc. all deserve respect so don't be a jerk.

also dont go to Starbucks for coffee (not that there's many of them here), just go to any cafe for better coffee

Basically, we expect people to be polite and considerate. We've grown up that way and we notice how people act to those around them.

When you are driving, it is polite to yield to let other oncoming cars through when there is not enough space - to avoid a collision. However it's nice to wave back to say thanks.

7:16 my gosh, yes. As an Australian, when I was in New York a number of years ago, and when something happened on the street (like i'd gotten in someones road, or bumped into them), I'd say "Sorry!" or even worse "Sorry mate" - and they'd look at me like I was trying to mug them..... Was a bit surreal for me.

As an only foreigner been working with aussies , they were gossiping about me and treated in very different way from other colleagues, like i was being ignored, don’t receive responses on my greeting or being passive aggressive to me almost all the time. It was my first job in Australia and i started feeling insecure and its my only impression of Aussie people which is sad.

Great pointers. Even as an Aussie, I watch your videos regularly and I never cease to be amazed at your knowledge, awareness, and empathy. Well done!

As an American I took this video as the perfect set of guidelines for any non-native-English-speaker living in an Anglospere country. Personal space is definitely #1 as Aussie an Americans are made terribly uncomfortable when people get too close, especially if you have an odor which most people do.

Thank you for the informative video.

As an Aussie, you were spot on with everything you said :)

Great list...as an Aussie, I agree with everything you said ✌✌

That pretty much sums us up. Well done!

Really good list. As an Australian this is all excellent advice. Especially picking up your own rubbish (and dog waste) and not showing up uninvited. Australians like to socialise but they plan ahead.

Perfect list, agree with it all

We do like our personal space, but the rest of it is just politeness, I'd have thought. We're pretty laid back, mostly.

your video so helpful for me 🥰🥰 i'm so greatful thank u so so much 😍😍 please make more videos about Australia

I'm an Aussie and this is an excellent video ! Thank you for making it :)

Good information 👍

I've been living in Oz for about a year. I really want to learn more about this and have more conversation, but I feel Aussies are actually not very direrct. They mostly express their opinion indirectly, somewhat similar to British. For example, my manager told me "it's ok if you wanna to work during your roster off time, but I'd rather you go to beach and enjoy your time off", but he actually meant (I found out later) that "DO NOT WORK during that time off" and I got HR warning for just working!" and on ther hand, it's easy to offend someone when speaking in a more direct tone, even if you accompay it with a smile. I'm glad to learn more about this and whether I'm obsberving the culture correctly. thanks for the video.

Quite insightful. Thanks for making these video's.

Thank You Am new in the Country

VERY insightful video as usual. A lot of it is common sense which for many it isn’t. From all my years overseas I never thought it was rude to speak in another language with someone you know but I can kinda see why it would alarm people.

Absolutely

Thank you !!!

Thanks a lot for your videos, they are really helpful! :) May I ask where are you from (sorry, if you said this somewhere in your videos and I've missed this information). Best wishes from me!

Too good 👍 nice video

Guess What? You're writing the recipe for the people we want in our country. You're smack on! Polite is key everywhere, at least until you fully understand the culture. We all need to remember that when we travel, we're walking, talking ambassadors for the country we come from. I'm planning a long, (may end up permanent) trip to South America and will be trying to do all of these tips there. (Yes, I'm learning Spanish too). What surprises me is the people that just don't get this. Keep up the good work.

Yes. Pretty much spot on. I didn't realise we are so, eh, German.

This is common sense in many cultures. Always be respectful of other peoples' time. If you are going to be late, then call and let them know. Politics, religion and sex are taboo subjects in most cultures. I am from Canada. We are known for being too polite, LOL! xD The fine for not picking up a dog's poop here is also $200. This is even more important here because our winters last almost 5 months, so all the frozen poop can accumulate for all that time, so you must pick up after the dog at all times. 5 months of dog poop is horrible. Saying "What?" is very rude. The Isrealis say this a lot in Hebrew and find it normal, ha ha ha. They equate basic courtesy and politeness to weakness. (Being too polite for no reason is actually weak, though.) I lived in Australia for 5 months. Because of my Canadian/USA Midwest accent in English they would often think I was American, which did not bother me because I understand why they would think this. However, if you confuse the Australian accent with the New Zealand one they will get offended, ha ha ha! xD Also I am from Montreal but I speak the European French, not the Quebecois one. Here in my own city I am seen as a foreigner, which does not bother me at all. I have also been to South America 8 times, out of which Argentina 7 times. Muchas Gracias, Ciao! 🙂

Very beautiful video

Your video shows Australians in a very positive light. Things are not that perfect depending on where you live. Many Australians are not on time and we have a street litter problem. We have so many different cultures it really pays to be very private when you first live or work somewhere until you know the environment and the people you work with so over all this video gave good advice.

Amazing ❤

These all apply here in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. as well.

This list is true but it's not true also. Everything on this list depends on where you live and what people you hang out with. Eg: city people are usually strict, where as outer city people are usually more "no one cares, do and say what you want" Type attitude, but you generally get a feel on what people you can be formal with and what people you can be informal with.

THANK YOU ♥♥♥♥♥

Australian here - hugging and kissing as a greeting can be contextual. f they are friends of friends and in a social environment, a hug often a fine way to be introduced as it establishes immediate warmth through your mutual connection.

Very useful video!!👍This is what I need to know!!😍 I'm going to Bne right now and will arrive on Friday 😊 so I'd like to see you someday 😀

Different in different parts of Austraya.

The problem that can arise from not talking about politics or religion is we tend to lose the ability to have actual discussions about those topics. Especially in the states.

Good manners for every country and to everyone. Not just Australia

I'll be honest... I'd let you give me a kiss and a hug!

*In Australia, "Gossiping" (or giving shit to or about) regarding outright assholes (as in assholes that are proud of it and don't attempt to hide their assholishness publicly) is fine. And perhaps about people you do not know and have never personally met (ie. celebrities, or strangers in general) is probably ok. But generally, people who "gossip" especially frequently about people they know lose reputation and respect quickly from most Australians. This is mostly because we are not a fan of people who "talk behind peoples back" (ie. if you do this to "them", then what is to stop you from doing the same thing to "us"? is a standard Australian perception)... HOWEVER if you are capable of saying that exact same stuff directly to the face of the person in question, that is a completely different story and is potentially even "respect worthy" depending on a few factors. As this is seen as being straight forward and not "beating around the bush" (ie. A show of your honestly and being genuine). So the basic rule is... if you are not willing or able to say "whatever" directly to the face of the person in question, then don't talk shit about them behind their back either. With the 1 single exception to this being your employer/boss (as being able to "tell them what you think of them to their face" is unfortunately not possible if you wish to keep your job)... so no Australian will be bothered about anything you say regarding them. *"Loud Music in public places" is often fine if it is an obvious celebration of something with a large'ish" group of people, or if there is no-one else around when you first crank the music up (even if people arrive to the location later). Otherwise, yeah... we do often go to these places for the "nature sounds" and tranquility. And if people are already in the location and you just rock up and start blasting music... that is a BIG "no no". *"Bringing something when invited to their house" is more in regards to people you have recently met, or do not know very well, or perhaps have not seen for a very long time. Once you are established "mates" however, it is completely optional with absolutely no strings attached. You want to? Cool (very likely it will be opened and shared between you soon after you arrive) You can't be bothered? That's absolutely no problem. Once you're officially "mates" you can't really do anything wrong. *"Not turning up unannounced" is definitely true. However, once again there is the "mate's rule". Once you are established mates (although just knocking on their door unannounced is still very uncool) if you ring up and say "hey mate, just happened to be in your area and thought I might drop in to say hi"... the response will rarely be negative UNLESS they have something important already going on. The only other exception being if it is some kind of emergency or desperate situation... the "mate's rule" means they are unlikely to turn you away or be upset that you just "rocked up unannounced" (in fact, in dire situations they likely are going to be offended that you even thought you couldn't knock on their door). As long as this is not happening all the time or too often or something... it will be fine. *"Regarding not talking about politics or religion". It is not so much that you can't. It is more that if Australians were going to make a list of "most interesting aspects we would be interested in knowing about you as a person"... your politics and religion would be right at the bottom of the list. We just don't deem them to be that important or that interesting compared to talking about virtually ANYTHING else. And if you are one of those people that when talking about those things you start getting loud, aggressive or "preachy" about them... then that is likely going to be the last time you are ever invited to anything with those Australians. But it is not "taboo" or anything. It is more just not very interesting to us compared to ANYTHING else we could be talking about. And AGAIN, the "mates rule" means that you can get into a in depth CIVIL conversation (ie. equal exchange of ideas and perceptions) about either if you feel the need to talk about them.... just don't do it ALL OF THE TIME and it should be fine. *"Littering" generally... and firebugs absolutely (eg. people who deliberately or carelessly light wildfires) are basically considered to be scum by most Australians. We don't like it, we can't respect it... it is guaranteed to bother us. You want to instantly lose respect from all the nearby Australians around you... just throw your trash on the ground or leave it behind in parks or on the beach. You will definitely quickly get your wish. Just carry your trash until you find a bin and dispose of it responsibly and we are all good. *"No Haggling"... This is true in 99% of standard places. However, in some 2nd hand stores or charity stores it can be possible. In some of the larger marketplaces sometimes it is possible. Also things like farmers markets, fetes or "out of city" events or festivals. However, if you are buying either multiple items of the same thing or just an unusually large amount of stuff... negotiating to some limited degree IS possible almost anywhere in Aus (except supermarkets... they DO NOT BUDGE no matter what). Also sometimes you can do things like "haggle" for a better deal with phone companies for plans, or internet companies etc IF you threaten to go to a different provider and are willing to play a little "hard ball" with them... although this is never a quick process and usually takes a bit of effort.

Great video. Also, don't talk down to people such as handymen or toadies. They expect to be treated in a friendly manner otherwise you will be charged more !

You can’t go wrong with most of these but a lot really depends on who you’re spending time with. We often have spirited political discussions!! But I probably wouldn’t in my work place, especially if you work in the government. 😂 Big tip though….. if someone is indicating for a carpark and you sneak in…… you WILL be yelled at. 😂

or a hi fi..people use to say hello not anymore..

Ehrmm this is applicable for all not only in Australia.

so to me as a finnish person this video could almost be about finland :D

A lot of things are different in Australia than in Germany. I also don't like unpunctuality, rudeness, unannounced visits or not keeping enough distance between people. I can learn from the Australians to take life easier, not to think too much, worry less and not plan long-term, to enjoy life, to laugh more and to be where life takes place - outside and among people.

Where are you from?

Great cultural consulting.

The not just rocking up unannounced, Ive been brought up on this and keep being told just drop by, its odd to me. Yes ask questions, we dont bite

Aggghhh why didn't I read this or do some research on Argentina before moving here for work, from Oz. Living in Salta la Linda has been a massive culture shock. Born in Byron Bay, lived in Qld, NSW and SA and since I've lived in Dallas TX, Beijing, Shanghai, Ulaanbaatar (and elsewhere) all for work. Punctuality, yep 10 am sharp means 1030 to 1100, I need it today at the latest means possibly next week, social distancing means every morning, every single person in the office does the rounds for a big hug and a kiss (don't even think about what happened after the World Cup) A firm price means plus 30-50% when you go to seal the deal. Argentinians are so proud of Salta, Oh you're so lucky to go live there, but the same people throw their rubbish on the street and mine the footpaths with dog poo. Stop lights/stop signs are optional and let's not get started on speed limits. Having said all that, what a great place to visit or live. Sure there are some HUGE differences but that's what makes life interesting. If you get a chance to visit, do it. BaAs is amazing, especially down the newer parts like Puerto Madero etc, Mendoza, Jujuy, Cordoba and Patagonia are like different countries all rolled into one. People are very forgiving when you mangle their language and the steaks, I thought Oz had that sorted but here is next level. Don David Malbec and Steak, can't go wrong.

Unfortunately a lot of dogs poop 💩 in Sydney 😢 Looks like everyone has a dog here

Am from Africa. Had a girl and almost getting my papers but I had a talk to her on politics and religion and ended up losing her. Didn’t know but I wish I knew. These videos are informative. I now live in Point Cook but before used to live in Sydney

Avoid breaking wind before people.

Hello

Honestly Dog poop fine should be increased

How do "Australians" and "punctuality" end up in the same sentence?) If you suppose to meet your friend, you can easily add 5-10 minutes to the time you agreed to meet. I heard that happy people usually are late, maybe thats why)

I want to move to Australia from Ghana one of the African countries How Will I apply to get their visas

are these astralians or germans!!

Most of these could be applicable to any country really...

oh yeah ..ring first..

I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA..............AND THESE ARE NOT AUSSIE THINGS...........THEY ARE JUST GOOD MANNERS ! !

Im Australian and i did a communication day class once and the lady that run class did mention that the 3 topics u should avoid discussing wjen meeting people is religion, politics and s*x

Oh what?! Physical distancing, depends on two (or more) people knowing each other, and not a pair of random people. Littering is laziness.

Not rise Hugo

your culture of kissing friends when meeting was shocking me when I was there as international student, beautiful memory tho :))

I must ask are u french did u migrate from france pls reply asap

In these cultural videos nearly all of them use a short video to illustrate a confusing point, such as 2 people talking so I do realise it is something that needs illustrating. But they use situations that use obviously non-Australians. I am at a complete loss why such everyday situations need to be illustrated.

This applies to all cultures. Not just Aussies. It's just common sense and manners. No u don't get fined for litter here..I wish u would.

These are primarily common sense, I live in Europe, in Scandinavia to be specific and we like people to be punctual, pick up their own litter, and all these other stuff. We do not appreciate it when you are blasting your music in the park or wherever not even talking loudly on the phone on public transport.

Actually direct eye contact with most Indigenous Australians is disrespectful…

Being late????? Here in the north it's too f**ing hot to do anything on time. 😂😂😂😂😂

Note this is only a small percentage of Australians some don't care either way

I will love to be in Australia soon someone please help me 😢I based in Dubai now 🎉

Funnily enough 100% of these apply to the UK

So it's okay to make offensive comments on someone's looks in your culture ? 🌚

I'll always look for the best price possible, I think the haggling bit is subjective

Meanwhile, in Indonesia people are littering everywhere. Some even litter inside a police station~

I'm sorry but I will never understand why speaking in other languages could actually mean you're making fun of someone's else. In Latin America there's many people who speak English and I don't see any Latino saying hey speak Spanish, sometimes you just miss that, speaking in your native language is just different from speaking in a second language, I understand that we should speak and learn the language I know that, but that statement reminds me of :this is America, Speak English and not nice . Ps I'm not criticizing Aussies they're cool and nice people , but those statements it could give the wrong idea

I always make.offensive jokes at work...but that's my workplace. I know whats it like

You're saying no brainer also I would add pay your taxes and your rent on time 😂😂😂

In relation to hugging and kissing I am of Italian decent and born here, kissing on both cheeks is normal, it's not normal for Anglo Saxon s, Asians, Aboriginal etc. It's a cultural thing, when I was Online dating all girls who were of Southern European background understood totally, girls of Anglo Saxon or Asian found it strange, what is strange is the Girl who agrees to sex on the 1st Date?

Don't say, "A dingo aite moy Boibee."

Saying what? to and Australian is considered very very rude, totally avoid it

Two Aussies accidentally bump into each other in the street. Both say sorry and quickly move on. Two Yanks accidentally bump into each other in the street. Both immediately tell the other off and start to get into an argument.

My personal thing: Dont joke about their prison island beginning. I was in Perth airport with my friend (both from France).The costume officer was rude and bit passive agressive towoard us because we are French. He was joking about its not allowed to bring strong smelling chesse from France to Au…He was mocking us the whole time for our accent in English too. However he works of his list of questionnaires one was do you have a criminal record? I responded with a question asking if it was still the law a person need one to get into the country…big mistake he let us wait one hour in line as cv punishment. I hope he learned that we French dont let us get bullied and respond with sacarsme even in a language that isnt our mother tongue …😂😂😂 i must say i do have a bad taste in my mounth because of that when i think of Au😢

You also have to be aware of our Cultural hates... I mean in reality of the nationalities we do not like... thus hate... I will not mention them.. But all Aussies know what I'm talking about... I lived near bankstown for 40 years, go figure how it's changed...

I live in Au since 15 years, and all these point are spot on!!!!,.... I thought there ist something wrong with me.. But i wont change my behave at all... Alot of Aussies live in a bubble, ( Not my indigenous friends!!!!🖤) like in the US...Karren country Police dominace a big problem over here unfortunately! But my best friends are mostly Bogans!!!! Honest straight forward and the 🖤is were it supposed to be! Unna 🖤💛❤️ 😉

Something you should do in Australia is if you see a snake, any type, make sure to give them a cuddle and a pat. Very Australian thing to do.

Aussies DO have great manners! Same as the Brits! I was blown away by how rude and entitled people in the USA are!

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You are out of date now. Many public transport is free or 50 cents for any ride. There are signs to tell you to keep your feet off the seat. Basic manners anyways

Really strange video ..I'm an Australian and for the last 60 years. I can't say I have ever heard of half the points she makes. Maybe her points are partially correct ( but only in a politically correct environment)

Backpackers don’t leave your crap and paper all over the place. There’s so much all over the outback it’s disgusting

I gotta be honest, here in the US, if someone gets mad when I speak Spanish with my friends, coworkers or my girlfriend, I couldn't care else. They're not owed my words. I was born here, but I'll rip anyone to shreds for saying someone can't speak their own language just because it makes them feel awkward. It really is something that the anglosphere needs to get over imo.

In other words Australians are very sensitive and emotional over every little thing.

You should also never pick your nose in public, it’s a no-no.