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Moving to another country can be really challenging because of language and cultural barriers. However, migrating to another place is a pretty common thing nowadays, especially when we have all the means to prepare for it: learn the language, learn more about the place, ask for recommendations or find people who can help us through our journey. The possibilities of finding out more about a certain country are endless. However, people cannot be prepared for everything, and that’s where the fun begins. Getting lost and experiencing culture shock is how people learn to adapt to a new place.

Living in another country means that you find something new every day and it is exciting to share your findings with others. Having this in mind, American TikTok user @kayywuerf started sharing videos of what differences she has experienced since she moved to Australia.

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Francis
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5 years ago

i once asked (on BP?) why you put on a price without taxes and someone told me, so you can compare prices without the changing taxes in the differnt states.. but if a product costs 5$ with taxes and 6$ with taxes in a different state, i don't gaf that the taxes are different? it is just more expensive in state b? wth?

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    Robert T
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    5 years ago (edited)

    Not just Australia. True of pretty much everywhere EXCEPT America.

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    snipergun
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    5 years ago

    Also situation in many countries except US...

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago

    Yep, still pretty common, even in places where the weather is not great, like the UK, because the cost of running a tumble dryer is excessive.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited)

    She is probably talking about soft drinks aka soda coz tap water refills are free in Australia.

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    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I still can't believe that I cannot make direct transfers to anyone's US bank account from my US bank account, but it's true.

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    Robert T
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    5 years ago

    Been the same in the UK for many years now. Bring your own bags or pay for them, your choice.

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    Caro Caro
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    5 years ago

    Yeah, too big, too much in the USA.

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    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Australians are next level casual about everything.

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    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    They have cameras. They'll catch you. I wish I pay at the pump but here in UK, my local gas station requires me to fill up and then go in and pay. Never seen anybody do a runner.

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Health food section HA HA HA, doesn't have as much sugar as in the USA.

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    Guy MacGregor
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    5 years ago

    Well... You have to pay for what you order ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited)

    It's a no. The yeah is to say we heard what your saying and the nah is to disagree with what you said. I am terrible with this and say it all the time. But also for another reason, indecisiveness lol.

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    HoneyBun Arts
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This is the only Australian reference i know! (They’re flip flops ;) )

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Many people don't realise that US Target has absolutely no affiliation with Australian Target in any way.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Had to Google it! "It's Australia's Secret Umami Bomb. That's right. It's salt—made out of chicken."

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    John Urbanski
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    5 years ago

    Just like in Pennsylvania. Only recently is beer available in some supermarkets. Not in 7 eleven, CVS or gas stations.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Business at the front, party in the back. I personally think mullets look bloody awful. But each to their own.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Looks round for a weedy bloke in glasses. ;-)

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You're likely to get your face rearranged if you try that anywhere other than Australia ;-)

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Shout = turn. Same as British English.

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    Francis
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    i never understood the american tampons with the thingy :D

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