Born and raised in the US and have not once seen anyone through a bathroom stall door/gap. Im not sure why every foreigner speaks about this on their videos.
justreallybored we are trained from a young NOT to look through the gap. And if the gaps are as big as you say (looks like 3 inches) then there is something wrong with that bathroom.
As an American, I welcome ALL Australians. We love you all. You're the coolest, most down-to-earth people and wherever you go, you make it much better. There's no such thing as "too many Australians", if you know what I mean. Your cool accents, your laid back attitude, and your work ethic is second to none. The only thing I don't like about Australians is, they don't bring koala bears over here with them. LOL
Glad to have you both here in the States! Always glad to see others come here & adapt quite easily and be very much made to feel at home so quickly, indeed. 😁
Mad props to Scott for his service not only to Australia but also his contribution to US as well! Love you guys, hope you always find happiness here and wherever you may travel!
Hello from Seattle, USA! Santill, if you ever do come to our country, please let me know so we can welcome you. Americans love Australians. I've never heard an American say a negative thing about you guys. God Bless Australians and the animals of Australia!
Australian’s are so much more respectful when pointing these things out compared to Italian’s who just blatantly speak out without thinking what they say first
We love living here in America and certainly tried not to offend anyone. We’ve come to realize that all countries have their positives and negatives. Australia is not better than America, nor vice versa. Both are great counties! Thanks for watching 😊
Welcome to the USA! We love Australians here in the states. You remind us of what we would be if we hadn't had that little tiff with England a few years back. A good dose of the English manners with a touch of rebellious spirit and the toughness of a people who have tamed their own new continent. It takes a stern and stout people to do such things. Thank heavens the English were such adventurous people, or neither of our nations would have what we do today. Even though we broke away, most of us still respect England as our parent nation. I sure hope you take the opportunity to get out and travel while your here. Like Australia, this is a very big land, with an awesome variety of things to experience. Enjoy, and glad to have you here. BTW - Thank you for your service. We know that our militaries are united in times of need, and so we always offer the service people of our allies the same respect and reverence we pay our own armed forces. You do a tough job, and it should always be for a grateful nation.
Thank-you for taking the time to write this lovely comment, Kevin. We’ve lived in the US for about 9 months now and still love it as much as when we made this video. Have a wonderful day!
Kevin Aylward - I couldn't have said all that you did any better than you did. It was lovely and a great welcome to America! Kudos! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I happen to be American myself that I live in the middle of the country that I always wanted to go to Australia. The part where you say about Americans that patriotic mostly in the state of Texas they are patriotic to that state then just America it self that I also happen to like barbecue ribs myself that I happened to live in a place that's known for barbecue.
On tipping, it is usually a restaurant. If it is fast food or a place where you do not have a waiter/waitress, no tip. If there is a waiter/waitress, tip. The better the service the better the tip.
I thought it was the same in Australia. At a racecourse, you would see a platoon of soldiers passing by: In New Zealand they give them a glance and say "look at those d'heads, Who do they think they are". In Australia, they would all clap and say "look at that bunch of fine Australian fighting men".
Kirstie, as a retired US military member that spent 3 years in England. The danger isn't so much here with driving on the wrong side of the road because your conscious of it. After time it will become habit. The real danger is if you go home and visit family and friends. Your going to think "Yay I'm home" and while not paying attention to it, you might find yourself turning onto the wrong side of the road. Just be aware of it when you go back home to visit and you'll be fine. Scott, your so soft spoken there were times I couldn't hear you. Just be aware of that if you decide to join the wife again.
Thanks for your comment. And Thank-you for your service! We've been here for over a year now and you're absolutely correct that it's become habit to drive on the right side of the road. I don't even think about it anymore. We lived in the UK for a little while too and the hardest part was changing over when we visited Europe. We are considering doing a follow up video to this so Scott will make sure to speak up next time!
Hello, just found you. My husband, and our two sons 12 and 16 moved from Australia to USA in January 2019. I’m happy to have found you!!! I will subscribe and follow.
I've driven in the states whilst on holiday . The key thing to remember is that the driver is always on the middle side of the road or the front passenger seat on the curb side of the road . It's the same thing for Americans who drive in Australia .
Great video! Been living in the US for 6 years now myself and you guys nailed it on the differences! Love how patriotic Americans are and how much they love and support their military. Oh and after 6 years I still have no clue what a "yard" is as well haha. The metric system just seems so much easier. :) And yes tipping is so weird when you first arrive here... I am sure I made some hick ups in the past too. Awesome video :) Already looking forward to the next one :) :)
Thanks so much Kim! Wow 6 years - you must almost be a local by now. I know right, what is a “yard”?! Can someone please explain 🙈 Oh my gosh tipping is such an adjustment, I’m so terrible! I forgot to do it again the other day at PetSmart and had to go back the next day to give them the tip! Thanks for watching 💕
I think a big difference for me was how much bigger everything was. Like the cars and roads, buildings... Coming from Europe I was used to small and narrow roads and cars the size of matchboxes compare to the big trucks and suv's they have here. But now we that we have a truck and suv ourselves I don't think I could ever get used to the size of car I had back in Europe. :)
Yard is simply a straight measurement similar to the word meaning diagonally . You’ll see in American football they measure everything by the yard because football is played on a straight field
A yard is 3 feet, or 36 inches long. A meter is 39 inches and change. So think of a yard as 3 inches short of a meter. Then their are 2 kinds of miles, Statute miles are the ones that most people are used to because they are used on land. Nautical miles are longer and tend to be used by the Navy and the military in general and by NASA. The Army and Marines though are now used to kilometers.
Ah! Welcome to the states! I served with some Aussie SAS guys in Afghanistan right after 9/11. Great blokes, the whole lot of them. Funny (short) story. We end up at the base rec area, which since the base is in Bahrain, there isn’t exactly bars and a main drag. But on the base you can drink your weight. Well... the sequence of events went like this- first the Americans were all carried out around 1 am. The the kiwis at 2. The Aussies were still doing karaoke to land down under at 3.they drank us ALL under the table. 😂
Just saw this. Very astute, Guys. You have the same issues driving and measurements that I have with Europe. Nothing bad, just different! Well done and hope you enjoy your time here. Would love to visit your homeland!
I'd have figured Victoria (Melbourne area) and Tasmania to have a colder climate, being further away from the Equator. But then again, the Northeast of the U.S. is typically colder than the U.K., which is further north. But the U.K. is warmed by the Gulf Stream. Tipping is recommended for good service. Most waiters and waitresses make less than minimum wage in many states. The low wage is allowed by law with the stipulation that the employee will make ample money through tipping. It's a way to get them to give good service too.
Tip food servers, bartenders, and personal services providers: Hair dressers, nail salons, massage therapists, etc. You might also want to tip someone who takes your groceries to your car and loads it for you (which is rare these days). Also, tip a valet who parks your car, and the porter who carries your luggage at a hotel or an airport. Don't tip shop keepers or fast food workers, though there may be a tip jar out at places like Starbucks, where you might throw your change from a dollar if you don't want to keep it.
I got annoyed when in Hawaii, when the bell boy just stood there after delivering our bags to our hotel room. Was wondering why he didn't move on, wife said he is waiting for a tip. Pulled out some cash and gave it to him. A pain having to pay an additional cost for a service that you paid for. What a joke.
New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states in the union that don't let you pump your own gas. Our state motto is "Jersey Girls Don't Pump Gas." Every few years some annoyed NJ legislator tries to change the law because they had to wait 5 minutes for somebody to fill up their car and then they are threatened with death from fellow New Jerseyans because we love it the way it is. Sit in your car when it's bitter cold with howling winds or pouring rain or killing hot or what have you and let some guy do it all for you. If they changed the law the big gas companies would immediately fire all these guys and the consumer wouldn't see a nickel of the cost savings. NJ gas is actually very cheap even for the US because we have big refineries here. It was actually even cheaper up until last year when they slapped a huge tax on it to pay for our crumbling infrastructure.
After living here for over a year now I actually totally agree with you! It is rather nice not having to get out of the car in freezing temperatures to pump your own gas.
A couple of years ago, I read that Oregan was wanting to allow drivers to pump their own gas. One Oregonin commented that pumping gas is best off left to the experts. Some of those "experts" are those in high school or college working part time. I almost spilled my hot coffee on me when I read their comment. I was screaming laughing. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Welcome to America. One thing you will find out about America if you travel around is that each State is kind of like its own Country. For example, most places in the States you can pump your own gas. In fact, I haven't had gas pumped for me since the 1970's. Yes, I'm an old fart, 65 years old. Just one thing for now - taxes. The reason why the taxes are separate from the price of the item is because people want to know how much tax they are paying. In other countries, a VAT Tax is used. Governments love VAT taxation because they can raise them little by little without people knowing their taxes have gone up. Also, in some areas of the country you may pay more than one tax, there will be a State Sales Tax but there also could be a City tax if you live in a large city. Personally, I want to know how much tax I'm being charged but if you like the other system, that's fine with me...
Quite a few countries still use sales tax rather than consumption taxes. FYI, consumption taxes (like VAT, GST etc) are often not easy at all to raise in secret. Often they are one simple percentage that everyone knows. Usually will be a national campaign topic with huge press and complaints. Impossible to do secretly really.
Military spouses have to put up with so much. It's hard to deal with sometimes and that's why people thank them. A home support system is key to a great military system. This from parents who has two sons in the army.
Nice to have you here. Shopping at least online shopping wise Amazon is working on getting delivery in North Jersey down to under two hours because we are right next to a hub so that is only due to get more convenient. I'm glad you guys are adjusting nicely and enjoying yourselves.
I hope you get a chance during your stay to really travel around the country. Similar to Australia the US is a continental country so among its 50 states there is a massive diversity of climates and ways of living from Key West in Florida to Fairbanks in Alaska, Boston in Massachusetts to San Diego in California as well as Fargo in North Dakota to Dallas in Texas. FWIW a yard is 36 inches as compared to a Meter which is around 39.37 inches.
I would imagine you're reaction to an Out back steak house restaurant would be similar to a Italian from Italy reaction to Olive Garden. Considering the restaurant probably is about as Australian as Foster's beer. Which is produced in the UK also you'll find it difficult to find and not even remotely popular in Australia.
My wife Randi and I visited Australia in 2019 and had a wonderful time there. Driving was a little awkward at first; as we can't count the number of times we washed and ran the window wipers of the rental car every time we tried to signal our turns. It had to have amused the drivers behind us. Hope you enjoyed your station in the US. Best Regards, Gladwin Bock, Sun City, AZ-USA.
On the tipping topic: I would just like to make it clear. That it is completely optional. If you receive great service and a nice server whom is very attentive to your needs, yes it is nice to show your appreciation for that service by giving a tip . But it is NOT required of a customer to tip. Also Welcome to the U.S.!
Restaurant servers are only paid a few $'s an hour because the government expects them to earn tips and taxes them at an assumed rate for those tips. Nail/hair people, are paid at least minimum wage. Tips are NOT expected for those jobs. People do it, and many businesses give you a chance to tip on the bill for it, but nobody Is going to hate you for not doing it for those jobs. I do not tip any job that pays at least minimum wage.
Yes, we have great respect for our military because our military is comprised of people who volunteer. They go in willingly, which makes for a better military.
If traveling to the US, GET AWAY FROM THE COASTS! You will find more genuine people if you get away from LA and New York! I understand the military is the reason this lovely couple landed in Jersey, but for people that want to come visit and have a great experience, the big cities on the coasts are the rudest places America has to offer!
Yes! In Missouri it's about waving at a stranger when you pass them on the highway, or talking to the cashier at the gas station like you know them, or helping each other out on the side of the road. The city is full of a kinds of different people and personalities. I love where I'm from, and it's nice seeing these type of people come to our country and see how we live.
This couple lives in Morris county, New Jersey... it's upscale, largely non-urban, occasionally rural, very pretty area. It's an hour's drive from NYC, but is nothing remotely like NYC. It's as good a place as any to sample "America."
Danielle Porter Yeah, that’s understandable. I believe some people are nice people anywhere. Just generally the city is vastly full of people with different personalities.
Kirstie, You look nice. Well done; and well presented. What about accents? Have you mastered them yet? Scott thanks for being so supportive. How many rehearsals were there? :-) By the way, there are BACK yards, FRONT yards, SIDE yards , and HALF yards, AND FULL yards, and last but not least there are Imperjal yards. A yard is 36 inches. A metre is 39-39 inches, so a smidge longer. Three feet in a yard. Twelve inches in a foot - or five toes, depending what type of foot you are looking at. Got it? Now let's talk about pints......
Thanks for your comment Bill. We have been learning to say our names with an American accent so that we are understood. It's still pretty funny how our different accents make the same words sound completely different. We've even been told that Scott and I sound like we are from different regions of Australia haha. Ummm...I'm still just as confused about yards! Please don't start on pints my head is spinning already!! No rehearsals but there were many many takes of the intro and outro segments of the video - mainly due to Scott putting himself in and out of focus and sprouting random tidbits such as "stone the flaming crows!". But all in all it was great fun to film and I am very grateful for him being such a good sport to get on camera with me and being supportive as ever!
Hey! Your forgot the Mainer's version of yard........"Well, you know, I heard something outside in the DOOR-YARD and had to go out to see what it was....of course I brought my gun, you think I'm as dumb as a Flatlander? (That's anyone who WASN'T born and raised in Maine! Lol's) And if they think that's bad, wait u til they go down south!!! Lol's
People talk about "driving on the other side of the car" like this is just an American thing. Almost every country in Europe(except for the UK), South America, Korea, United Arab Emirates, and many others have that.
Dude I’ve lived in the US for all 32 years of my life and have never heard of this. What in the hell is the purpose of not allowing somebody to pump their own gas?!
It is nice to see our country (USA) through other people's eyes. This is a big and very diverse country. If you travel around you will be surprised by what you find. Go easy on the BBQ, it's not that good for you but it is so delicious you can over do it.
Regarding Fahrenheit vs Celsius, a little analogy I came up with today in describing the difference is that Celsius is tied to the physical states of water. (0°C is Freezing / 100°C is Boiling) While Fahrenheit is linked to the most comfortable living temps for most life on Earth. The Fahrenheit scale of 0 to 100 is 0 is bloody cold. But while 32 is freezing, you can still go outside without a jacket for short periods of time. And then 100 is pretty hot. Room Temperature is officially 72°F, but pretty much within the 70-80° range is perfect human body living temps. When it gets 90+ then it becomes unbearable especially if there's high humidity because your body can't evaporate the sweat. I'm from the midwest. We get bloody cold Winters, and extremely hot and muggy Summers. But when we took a trip to Vegas where it's a "dry heat" I hardly felt the heat even though it was pushing 100+.
The bathroom stalls in the south aren't that big. The gaps are maybe 1/2 inch. No one stands around trying to look through the cracks. I've never had that happen. It doesn't bother me at all. People are too busy to care about watching someone through the cracks.
Great video! Are you planning on doing any traveling while you’re here? The west coast is quite a bit different than the east coast, and in Southern California the weather is probably similar to where you are from.
Thanks! Yes we definitely plan to do some travelling whilst here. There is just so much to see in the US - so many beautiful landmarks, breath taking cities and stunning landscapes. So far we've done a little travelling but mainly only around New Jersey and neighbouring states, Pennsylvania and New York. We would LOVE to visit the west coast, such as California, Seattle and Las Vegas. Also we will have to check out the South while here as well. Scott has an aunt in Florida so we will be visiting Miami too!
Welcome to America..we’re not perfect but hope you can find the goods in us..i hope people treat you well..and when you experience anything bad, stay humble
@@Sandrawhittyy find an US employer that will sponsor your E3 visa... But a general rule of thumb is, USA is good for tech workers (software devs, engineers, doctors etc.), not for the ordinary Joe.
"I don't know what a yard is" It's a grassy place outside your house where you let the dog go poo. I think 1 meter is 3.3 yards. Not sure on that. I generally just figure 1 yard = 1 meter and get it close.
Well, normally, but if you apply it to driving, it works too. Left turns are wide/loose turns and a right turn at a light or a stop sign is a tight one.
I was laughing my a ss off on that one too! I was like, What? Their not only unscrewing a nut or screw, they're driving a bloody car! Too funny. But then I saw the person's comment under yours.....i guess it makes sense but not easily. Maybe becuase we grew up with it.
@@LymeDiseaseRadio I've lived overseas for years. Meters ≌ yard and inches about 2.5 cm were relatively easy, but temperature was not. Years of feeling 32° as cold and 80° as warm but not hot were very difficult to overcome. Looking the wrong way first was a problem when living in Japan, but most countries drive on the right. The loose/tight business sounds funny all right.
You guys need to visit Texas and try our smoked brisket, Mexican food, go to Bass Pro Shop in San Antonio. Six Flags Fiesta. Texas, SeaWorld and perhaps visit the Toyota truck factory. Hopefully you will notice Texas is very inexpensive compared to New Jersey.
Awesome video and great content. Sadly the music drowned out Scott's voice the music the majority of the time. I'd love to have heard what he was saying.
I have never seen the water in s toilet bowl to be up to the rim. If it is its about to overflow lol. Military wives have the hardest job keeping the home fires burning while their loved ones are risking their lives for all of us. So thank both of you for your service . Y'all need to come to Texas for Ribs and Brisket! You wont be disappointed.
You tip when you are buying a personal service that is not directly attached to the processing of a product. That is when the service is separate and distinct from some product. This practice only happens within the service industry. And it is for service where the provider comes under your direction. You tip your waiter not your doctor because a doctor doesn't work in the service industry. You tip your waiter because they are there to make your dining experience personalized. You don't tip fast food because they are there to process the order for the restaurant. You tip your hair dresser because they are there to style your hair as you requested. Your tip a bellhop because they take directions from you while you are going about your stay. You don't tip the maids just for cleaning your room. You tip your maid when they execute you orders within the job description. Basically a tip is given when the service provider is taking commands from a customer. Limited by the job description of course. Tips are often conflateed with gratuity. That is people often refer to a tip as gratuity because they are avoiding the uncomfortable disposition that comes from the idea that one is master and the other is servant. Gratuity is simply a gift given out of gratitude and can be given to anyone (besides a government official) for any reason. That is unless it could be perceived as bribery.
We dont do VAT tax, or tax on food goods unless they're processed or canned. Food couponing is something you should really look into.. shop for food at major supermarkets allways check the fliers...
Kind of cold? Canberra is definitely cold, the max day temp is no doubt higher in Australia to NJ. I totally agree about public toilet cubicle door gaps! Good to know someone else noticed it. Australia is expensive for cost of living- we just don't know it because we pay it. The food sounds awful tbh but I already knew that, other than the Mexican
After living in NJ 2.5 years now, I definitely maintain that Canberra is only “kind of” cold 😂 The temperatures in NJ get much lower and the cold weather lasts 6 months! I will not be complaining about how cold Canberra is in future. It’s funny, Americans never agree with me about the cubicle gaps because they’re used to it! Australia is sooooo expensive and I’m glad someone agrees with me on that one.
I'm pretty sure the U.S. commissary or A.A.F.E.S. bases would honor your military cards. And New Jersey has some of the largest camp stores with GREAT prices! (I think this ones for you Kristy)
Everyone in this country also hates the fact that the tax is not included in the listed selling price. I think the main reason for this is that each state is allowed to determine their own taxes. So if you shop at a Target store in New Jersey, the listed price may be the same for an item in both Texas and New Jersey. But because the states determine their own tax, they don't add the tax on until you go through checkout, where a computer figures out the tax and the tax can easily be changed if desired. It would be more difficult and expensive to have different prices, including taxes, for each chain store in all 50 states.
Thanking military members for their service is part of the fallout from Vietnam. Most younger people are probably just reacting to how they were raised, but a lot of us older people remember how our servicemen were treated during the Vietnam era, and as we learned the truth behind the lies the media told us, guilt set in. I, personally, vowed "never again". Never again would I turn my back on our troops; never again would I believe the media before our own troops or my own eyes. Above all, never again would I ever let any member of the service feel unwanted, unappreciated or unloved. Also, I imagine a lot of us have either relatives, friends, or relatives of friends who are serving or have served in the military. The military is our own.
Yea! Not only welcome to America but yea for the Italian Americans doing what we do! Hopefully you went becuase you will have more food than you know what to do with! Molto Bene! (means Very Good!)
What no one tells you is that American shop keepers are required by law to enforce several different levels of taxation. There is state tax, city tax, the punishment for non-virtuous behavior tax levied on things like alcohol and cigarettes, and perhaps one or two miscellaneous taxes. The problem gets more complex when you realize that every single, distinct, separate location has different tax levels. there are several cities in each state, and several states in the union of the United States of America.
One of the thing's I get the most being here that I think is quite silly is I have been asked over a hundred times in Louisiana how long it took me to learn english? lol
Hey ya'll! Enjoyed your video. Just a little observation: the music kinda drowns out Scott, who speaks very quietly. Tips and taxes are super annoying, I agree, and I grew up with it. As for metric, we tried to shift in the 70s, but I dunno why it didn't work. Pushback from the old guard, laziness, I have no idea. Makes no sense to me. I hope you keep enjoying the snow. After a while, up where you are, you're gonna get really tired of it. As for BBQ, well at least in Texas, it's our unoffical national cuisine, not burgers. People are obsessive about "good" vs. "bad" barbecue. Guys sit and talk about it and trade recipes like housewives.
______________The tipping thing is purely cultural. There's no laws saying you must tip. Ppl behind registers (cashiers) don't get tips. Nor do the baggers at grocery stores (if they say "Do you need help out with y6our bags today?" and you say yes, they'll go with you to your car and put the bags in your car for you. In that situation a tip isn't required either but if you offer them one and they say "No thanks" don't argue with them. Just say "Thanks."
Tipping…it is pretty haphazard as you say. Usually though if you have a waiter/waitress table side who checks in on you during your meal, then tip. Personal services such as haircuts/styles, nails or such are tipped. Nice high-end hotels if they help you bring luggage to your room, etc. But there are situations where Americans don’t even know or agree. Do you leave a tip in the room for the housekeepers? I don’t, but some of my friends do, and international friends visiting the US did.
I would love to live in the US permanently! But we will probably just be here for the 3-4 years of my husbands military posting then head back to Australia.
Just found your video! we are trying to decide if we should move to the US from australia.. actually not too far from canberra! :P SO HARD TO DECIDE lol
After living here for over a year now, I can highly recommend it. It’s a great country! We will be sad to leave when it’s time to go home in a few years. There are definitely some differences to Australia. Both countries have their positives and negatives. Living in another country has highlighted to me that Australia isn’t perfect.
Yes it would be for us too but because it’s only for a year , potentially 2 it isn’t fair to them to put them through the flight etc :( I’m so sad tho! I feel awful lol
Liked the video and hope you enjoy your stay in America. I am originally from the NYC area and some of my family used to reside in NJ as well. I now live in Florida because the NY area just got too expensive to justify staying there. I could buy two homes in Florida for the price I paid for one in NY. On the toilet water issue, it has been said the the higher water level reduces the smell in public restrooms. Tipping is done at sit down restaurants with waitstaff, at barbers and hairstylists, in taxis and in hotels. Taxes are not included in the price because American demand to know how much the government receives of their money. Besides not every item is taxed at the same level or at all. I just add 10% when doing the final calculations in my head before paying the bill. Most towns and cities have sales tax below 10%. Some states like Oregon have no sales tax at all. Chicago is the only place I know of with 10% sales tax. PS: Please turn off the music, it's too distracting.
Born and raised in the US and have not once seen anyone through a bathroom stall door/gap. Im not sure why every foreigner speaks about this on their videos.
justreallybored agree. Every video talks about that but I’ve never experienced that.
Alexander Leblanc where, im from texas and there is never more than a 1cm gap in a bathroom door
justreallybored we are trained from a young NOT to look through the gap. And if the gaps are as big as you say (looks like 3 inches) then there is something wrong with that bathroom.
I have a stockpile of pictures of the absurd gaps and flimsy stalls. You are Cleary oblivious to reality.
AussieGirl well that’s creepy
Christmas with an Italian family!?
The best food ever!
I really enjoyed this video! Scott and Kirstie, thank you for your service, we appreciate all of our allies and friends throughout the the world.
Thank-you Kenny! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻
As an American, I welcome ALL Australians. We love you all. You're the coolest, most down-to-earth people and wherever you go, you make it much better. There's no such thing as "too many Australians", if you know what I mean. Your cool accents, your laid back attitude, and your work ethic is second to none. The only thing I don't like about Australians is, they don't bring koala bears over here with them. LOL
Had the pleasure of training and serving alongside our Australian allies... we appreciate your service! Hope you've enjoyed your time here!
Well done, you two. Good observations. Thanks for posting.
Glad to have you both here in the States! Always glad to see others come here & adapt quite easily and be very much made to feel at home so quickly, indeed. 😁
Mad props to Scott for his service not only to Australia but also his contribution to US as well! Love you guys, hope you always find happiness here and wherever you may travel!
I would love to travel to america it looks like a beautiful country.
Hello from Seattle, USA! Santill, if you ever do come to our country, please let me know so we can welcome you. Americans love Australians. I've never heard an American say a negative thing about you guys. God Bless Australians and the animals of Australia!
Australian’s are so much more respectful when pointing these things out compared to Italian’s who just blatantly speak out without thinking what they say first
We love living here in America and certainly tried not to offend anyone. We’ve come to realize that all countries have their positives and negatives. Australia is not better than America, nor vice versa. Both are great counties! Thanks for watching 😊
You have to try Southern Bar-b-q ribs, especially Texas.
Great video. From one veteran to another, thank you for your service.
Thankyou for your service!
Welcome to the USA! We love Australians here in the states. You remind us of what we would be if we hadn't had that little tiff with England a few years back. A good dose of the English manners with a touch of rebellious spirit and the toughness of a people who have tamed their own new continent. It takes a stern and stout people to do such things. Thank heavens the English were such adventurous people, or neither of our nations would have what we do today. Even though we broke away, most of us still respect England as our parent nation.
I sure hope you take the opportunity to get out and travel while your here. Like Australia, this is a very big land, with an awesome variety of things to experience. Enjoy, and glad to have you here.
BTW - Thank you for your service. We know that our militaries are united in times of need, and so we always offer the service people of our allies the same respect and reverence we pay our own armed forces. You do a tough job, and it should always be for a grateful nation.
Thank-you for taking the time to write this lovely comment, Kevin. We’ve lived in the US for about 9 months now and still love it as much as when we made this video. Have a wonderful day!
Hope you are enjoying your time here. Welcome!
Kevin Aylward - I couldn't have said all that you did any better than you did. It was lovely and a great welcome to America! Kudos!
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Thanks heaps Kevin, I'm an Australian and I'm thinking of moving to the USA, but I'm bit scared of what I hear on the news.
Kirstie Morris Come down to the south and get REAL bbq, east coast bbq is trash in comparison
I happen to be American myself that I live in the middle of the country that I always wanted to go to Australia. The part where you say about Americans that patriotic mostly in the state of Texas they are patriotic to that state then just America it self that I also happen to like barbecue ribs myself that I happened to live in a place that's known for barbecue.
Just so you know, I live in Texas and I’m just as patriotic to America itself as I am to the state. I love America just as much as I love Texas.
On tipping, it is usually a restaurant. If it is fast food or a place where you do not have a waiter/waitress, no tip. If there is a waiter/waitress, tip. The better the service the better the tip.
Yes, we respect our military here. Born and rais
ed in Chicago and I STILL thanks those in the military when I see them. Also, same with the police :)
I think it's such a lovely way to be and a really nice change for us. I agree, Police are heroes! Thank-you for watching!
I thought it was the same in Australia.
At a racecourse, you would see a platoon of soldiers passing by:
In New Zealand they give them a glance and say "look at those d'heads, Who do they think they are".
In Australia, they would all clap and say "look at that bunch of fine Australian fighting men".
The water level in the toilet helps with cleaning less.
Kirstie, as a retired US military member that spent 3 years in England. The danger isn't so much here with driving on the wrong side of the road because your conscious of it. After time it will become habit. The real danger is if you go home and visit family and friends. Your going to think "Yay I'm home" and while not paying attention to it, you might find yourself turning onto the wrong side of the road. Just be aware of it when you go back home to visit and you'll be fine. Scott, your so soft spoken there were times I couldn't hear you. Just be aware of that if you decide to join the wife again.
Thanks for your comment. And Thank-you for your service! We've been here for over a year now and you're absolutely correct that it's become habit to drive on the right side of the road. I don't even think about it anymore. We lived in the UK for a little while too and the hardest part was changing over when we visited Europe. We are considering doing a follow up video to this so Scott will make sure to speak up next time!
Hello, just found you. My husband, and our two sons 12 and 16 moved from Australia to USA in January 2019. I’m happy to have found you!!! I will subscribe and follow.
Great to have another expat here! Thankyou so much for subscribing and joining me here.
I've driven in the states whilst on holiday . The key thing to remember is that the driver is always on the middle side of the road or the front passenger seat on the curb side of the road . It's the same thing for Americans who drive in Australia .
One reason we tip is because waitresses in most restaurants don't get paid a minimum wage so they depend on their tips to make up for that
Welcome to America.God Bless
Great video! Been living in the US for 6 years now myself and you guys nailed it on the differences! Love how patriotic Americans are and how much they love and support their military. Oh and after 6 years I still have no clue what a "yard" is as well haha. The metric system just seems so much easier. :) And yes tipping is so weird when you first arrive here... I am sure I made some hick ups in the past too. Awesome video :) Already looking forward to the next one :) :)
Thanks so much Kim! Wow 6 years - you must almost be a local by now. I know right, what is a “yard”?! Can someone please explain 🙈 Oh my gosh tipping is such an adjustment, I’m so terrible! I forgot to do it again the other day at PetSmart and had to go back the next day to give them the tip! Thanks for watching 💕
I think a big difference for me was how much bigger everything was. Like the cars and roads, buildings... Coming from Europe I was used to small and narrow roads and cars the size of matchboxes compare to the big trucks and suv's they have here. But now we that we have a truck and suv ourselves I don't think I could ever get used to the size of car I had back in Europe. :)
Yes! You are so right, the cars are so much bigger here! Oh and plows on the front of trucks just randomly driving around. So different 🤔
Yard is simply a straight measurement similar to the word meaning diagonally . You’ll see in American football they measure everything by the yard because football is played on a straight field
A yard is 3 feet, or 36 inches long. A meter is 39 inches and change. So think of a yard as 3 inches short of a meter. Then their are 2 kinds of miles, Statute miles are the ones that most people are used to because they are used on land. Nautical miles are longer and tend to be used by the Navy and the military in general and by NASA. The Army and Marines though are now used to kilometers.
Ah! Welcome to the states! I served with some Aussie SAS guys in Afghanistan right after 9/11. Great blokes, the whole lot of them. Funny (short) story. We end up at the base rec area, which since the base is in Bahrain, there isn’t exactly bars and a main drag. But on the base you can drink your weight. Well... the sequence of events went like this- first the Americans were all carried out around 1 am. The the kiwis at 2. The Aussies were still doing karaoke to land down under at 3.they drank us ALL under the table. 😂
Jared Crotty That's very funny, thanks for sharing 😄
Just saw this. Very astute, Guys. You have the same issues driving and measurements that I have with Europe. Nothing bad, just different! Well done and hope you enjoy your time here. Would love to visit your homeland!
A yard is 3 feet. Welcome to America enjoy the beautiful country. Thank you both for your service❤
1 yard equals 914.4 mm
I'd have figured Victoria (Melbourne area) and Tasmania to have a colder climate, being further away from the Equator. But then again, the Northeast of the U.S. is typically colder than the U.K., which is further north. But the U.K. is warmed by the Gulf Stream. Tipping is recommended for good service. Most waiters and waitresses make less than minimum wage in many states. The low wage is allowed by law with the stipulation that the employee will make ample money through tipping. It's a way to get them to give good service too.
Tipping is voluntary in USA. If there is a mandatory tip on your receipt, cross it out and pay the remainder. Don't ever go back.
Tip food servers, bartenders, and personal services providers: Hair dressers, nail salons, massage therapists, etc. You might also want to tip someone who takes your groceries to your car and loads it for you (which is rare these days). Also, tip a valet who parks your car, and the porter who carries your luggage at a hotel or an airport. Don't tip shop keepers or fast food workers, though there may be a tip jar out at places like Starbucks, where you might throw your change from a dollar if you don't want to keep it.
I got annoyed when in Hawaii, when the bell boy just stood there after delivering our bags to our hotel room. Was wondering why he didn't move on, wife said he is waiting for a tip. Pulled out some cash and gave it to him. A pain having to pay an additional cost for a service that you paid for. What a joke.
New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states in the union that don't let you pump your own gas. Our state motto is "Jersey Girls Don't Pump Gas." Every few years some annoyed NJ legislator tries to change the law because they had to wait 5 minutes for somebody to fill up their car and then they are threatened with death from fellow New Jerseyans because we love it the way it is. Sit in your car when it's bitter cold with howling winds or pouring rain or killing hot or what have you and let some guy do it all for you. If they changed the law the big gas companies would immediately fire all these guys and the consumer wouldn't see a nickel of the cost savings. NJ gas is actually very cheap even for the US because we have big refineries here. It was actually even cheaper up until last year when they slapped a huge tax on it to pay for our crumbling infrastructure.
After living here for over a year now I actually totally agree with you! It is rather nice not having to get out of the car in freezing temperatures to pump your own gas.
Oregon recently changed their laws regarding self-serve petrol now. In 18 counties you can pump your own petrol.
A couple of years ago, I read that Oregan was wanting to allow drivers to pump their own gas. One Oregonin commented that pumping gas is best off left to the experts. Some of those "experts" are those in high school or college working part time. I almost spilled my hot coffee on me when I read their comment. I was screaming laughing. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I know this is an old video, but welcome to America. I’m glad you like it here. :)
Welcome to America. One thing you will find out about America if you travel around is that each State is kind of like its own Country. For example, most places in the States you can pump your own gas. In fact, I haven't had gas pumped for me since the 1970's. Yes, I'm an old fart, 65 years old. Just one thing for now - taxes. The reason why the taxes are separate from the price of the item is because people want to know how much tax they are paying. In other countries, a VAT Tax is used. Governments love VAT taxation because they can raise them little by little without people knowing their taxes have gone up. Also, in some areas of the country you may pay more than one tax, there will be a State Sales Tax but there also could be a City tax if you live in a large city. Personally, I want to know how much tax I'm being charged but if you like the other system, that's fine with me...
Quite a few countries still use sales tax rather than consumption taxes. FYI, consumption taxes (like VAT, GST etc) are often not easy at all to raise in secret. Often they are one simple percentage that everyone knows. Usually will be a national campaign topic with huge press and complaints. Impossible to do secretly really.
A yard is 3 feet or a little less than 1 meter. Yes, thank you both for your service in the military keeping our countries close allies and friends!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’ve been here for over a year now and are starting to learn the conversions! 😊
Military spouses have to put up with so much. It's hard to deal with sometimes and that's why people thank them. A home support system is key to a great military system. This from parents who has two sons in the army.
Nice to have you here. Shopping at least online shopping wise Amazon is working on getting delivery in North Jersey down to under two hours because we are right next to a hub so that is only due to get more convenient. I'm glad you guys are adjusting nicely and enjoying yourselves.
How good would that be! 2 hour shipping from Amazon...there’d never be a reason to leave the house! Haha.
I hope you get a chance during your stay to really travel around the country. Similar to Australia the US is a continental country so among its 50 states there is a massive diversity of climates and ways of living from Key West in Florida to Fairbanks in Alaska, Boston in Massachusetts to San Diego in California as well as Fargo in North Dakota to Dallas in Texas. FWIW a yard is 36 inches as compared to a Meter which is around 39.37 inches.
I would imagine you're reaction to an Out back steak house restaurant would be similar to a Italian from Italy reaction to Olive Garden. Considering the restaurant probably is about as Australian as Foster's beer. Which is produced in the UK also you'll find it difficult to find and not even remotely popular in Australia.
My wife Randi and I visited Australia in 2019 and had a wonderful time there. Driving was a little awkward at first; as we can't count the number of times we washed and ran the window wipers of the rental car every time we tried to signal our turns. It had to have amused the drivers behind us. Hope you enjoyed your station in the US. Best Regards, Gladwin Bock, Sun City, AZ-USA.
Love this vlog Kirstie and Scott. I’m sure your Aussie and US families will laugh at your experiences so far.
Anne Morris Thanks! I hope all our friends and family get a good laugh out of this one 😊
On the tipping topic: I would just like to make it clear. That it is completely optional. If you receive great service and a nice server whom is very attentive to your needs, yes it is nice to show your appreciation for that service by giving a tip . But it is NOT required of a customer to tip. Also Welcome to the U.S.!
Wow, I didn't know Australia "was so devoid" of consumer goods.
Restaurant servers are only paid a few $'s an hour because the government expects them to earn tips and taxes them at an assumed rate for those tips. Nail/hair people, are paid at least minimum wage. Tips are NOT expected for those jobs. People do it, and many businesses give you a chance to tip on the bill for it, but nobody Is going to hate you for not doing it for those jobs. I do not tip any job that pays at least minimum wage.
Yes, we have great respect for our military because our military is comprised of people who volunteer. They go in willingly, which makes for a better military.
I think most western militaries are volunteers.
If traveling to the US, GET AWAY FROM THE COASTS! You will find more genuine people if you get away from LA and New York! I understand the military is the reason this lovely couple landed in Jersey, but for people that want to come visit and have a great experience, the big cities on the coasts are the rudest places America has to offer!
Yes! In Missouri it's about waving at a stranger when you pass them on the highway, or talking to the cashier at the gas station like you know them, or helping each other out on the side of the road. The city is full of a kinds of different people and personalities. I love where I'm from, and it's nice seeing these type of people come to our country and see how we live.
This couple lives in Morris county, New Jersey... it's upscale, largely non-urban, occasionally rural, very pretty area. It's an hour's drive from NYC, but is nothing remotely like NYC. It's as good a place as any to sample "America."
Not everyone in LA are impolite, I'm a LA native and I'm polite.
Danielle Porter Yeah, that’s understandable. I believe some people are nice people anywhere. Just generally the city is vastly full of people with different personalities.
Im from texas and whenever I go to the coasts (especially east) I find people are much less nice and get annoyed easily
Kirstie, You look nice. Well done; and well presented. What about accents? Have you mastered them yet? Scott thanks for being so supportive. How many rehearsals were there? :-)
By the way, there are BACK yards, FRONT yards, SIDE yards , and HALF yards, AND FULL yards, and last but not least there are Imperjal yards. A yard is 36 inches. A metre is 39-39 inches, so a smidge longer. Three feet in a yard. Twelve inches in a foot - or five toes, depending what type of foot you are looking at. Got it? Now let's talk about pints......
Thanks for your comment Bill. We have been learning to say our names with an American accent so that we are understood. It's still pretty funny how our different accents make the same words sound completely different. We've even been told that Scott and I sound like we are from different regions of Australia haha. Ummm...I'm still just as confused about yards! Please don't start on pints my head is spinning already!! No rehearsals but there were many many takes of the intro and outro segments of the video - mainly due to Scott putting himself in and out of focus and sprouting random tidbits such as "stone the flaming crows!". But all in all it was great fun to film and I am very grateful for him being such a good sport to get on camera with me and being supportive as ever!
Hey! Your forgot the Mainer's version of yard........"Well, you know, I heard something outside in the DOOR-YARD and had to go out to see what it was....of course I brought my gun, you think I'm as dumb as a Flatlander? (That's anyone who WASN'T born and raised in Maine! Lol's)
And if they think that's bad, wait u til they go down south!!! Lol's
People talk about "driving on the other side of the car" like this is just an American thing. Almost every country in Europe(except for the UK), South America, Korea, United Arab Emirates, and many others have that.
The driver stays to the center of the road. Always tip service people ie servers, nail tech, hotel staff.
New jersey and Oregon are the two states with gas attendants.
That's interesting, I didn't know Oregon also has gas station attendants. Thanks for sharing!
@@KirstieMorris If you ever get a chance to go out west and see the rocky mountains I'd do it before you guys leave.
Dude I’ve lived in the US for all 32 years of my life and have never heard of this. What in the hell is the purpose of not allowing somebody to pump their own gas?!
It is nice to see our country (USA) through other people's eyes. This is a big and very diverse country. If you travel around you will be surprised by what you find. Go easy on the BBQ, it's not that good for you but it is so delicious you can over do it.
We are loving our time here in the US! It’s a wonderful country. I definitely agree - the bbq is delicious but we try not to eat it too often.
You guys are awesome thanks for your service
Thanks for watching!
If you do not tip you do not tip. No one will kill you for it. 🗽💕💕💕you. God bless you all.
Regarding Fahrenheit vs Celsius, a little analogy I came up with today in describing the difference is that Celsius is tied to the physical states of water. (0°C is Freezing / 100°C is Boiling) While Fahrenheit is linked to the most comfortable living temps for most life on Earth. The Fahrenheit scale of 0 to 100 is 0 is bloody cold. But while 32 is freezing, you can still go outside without a jacket for short periods of time. And then 100 is pretty hot. Room Temperature is officially 72°F, but pretty much within the 70-80° range is perfect human body living temps. When it gets 90+ then it becomes unbearable especially if there's high humidity because your body can't evaporate the sweat. I'm from the midwest. We get bloody cold Winters, and extremely hot and muggy Summers. But when we took a trip to Vegas where it's a "dry heat" I hardly felt the heat even though it was pushing 100+.
That’s a really interesting analogy! It doesn’t make conversion any easier but it helps both temperatures make sense.
Welcome to the USA! I really enjoyed your video. Such a good looking Awesome couple!
Tony from Florida!🌴☀️
The bathroom stalls in the south aren't that big. The gaps are maybe 1/2 inch. No one stands around trying to look through the cracks. I've never had that happen. It doesn't bother me at all. People are too busy to care about watching someone through the cracks.
Great video! Are you planning on doing any traveling while you’re here? The west coast is quite a bit different than the east coast, and in Southern California the weather is probably similar to where you are from.
Thanks! Yes we definitely plan to do some travelling whilst here. There is just so much to see in the US - so many beautiful landmarks, breath taking cities and stunning landscapes. So far we've done a little travelling but mainly only around New Jersey and neighbouring states, Pennsylvania and New York. We would LOVE to visit the west coast, such as California, Seattle and Las Vegas. Also we will have to check out the South while here as well. Scott has an aunt in Florida so we will be visiting Miami too!
Welcome to America..we’re not perfect but hope you can find the goods in us..i hope people treat you well..and when you experience anything bad, stay humble
I’m living in Australia . . & I would love so much is to move to America . . I’m just not sure what to do . . Or how to go about it
If you ever get the opportunity, definitely give it a go!
Kirstie Morris Would you mind doing a video on step by step what to do? Including passport pls 😊
Super fragrant scentsy with Sandra yes I agree a steps video
@@Sandrawhittyy find an US employer that will sponsor your E3 visa...
But a general rule of thumb is, USA is good for tech workers (software devs, engineers, doctors etc.), not for the ordinary Joe.
"I don't know what a yard is"
It's a grassy place outside your house where you let the dog go poo.
I think 1 meter is 3.3 yards. Not sure on that. I generally just figure 1 yard = 1 meter and get it close.
Name me one song that has the word Kilometer in it.
Always Crashing the Same Car-David Bowie of the Low Album & Spiral -Jethro Tull of the J-Tull Dot Com
I have heard the toilets in Australia swirl the other way but don't know if that is true.
You guys are great, this is inspiring thank you :D
I love that righty tighty, that works for screws and nuts. Never thought about it concerning driving :)
I would love to move from Australia to America...
please ditch the back ground music, otherwise a great video
Aaah you do know that Lefty Loosy and Righty Tighty refers to Nuts And Bolts. Not Driving. Right?
Well, normally, but if you apply it to driving, it works too. Left turns are wide/loose turns and a right turn at a light or a stop sign is a tight one.
I was laughing my a ss off on that one too! I was like, What? Their not only unscrewing a nut or screw, they're driving a bloody car! Too funny. But then I saw the person's comment under yours.....i guess it makes sense but not easily. Maybe becuase we grew up with it.
@@LymeDiseaseRadio I've lived overseas for years. Meters ≌ yard and inches about 2.5 cm were relatively easy, but temperature was not. Years of feeling 32° as cold and 80° as warm but not hot were very difficult to overcome. Looking the wrong way first was a problem when living in Japan, but most countries drive on the right. The loose/tight business sounds funny all right.
Use you right hand
You guys need to visit Texas and try our smoked brisket, Mexican food, go to Bass Pro Shop in San Antonio. Six Flags Fiesta. Texas, SeaWorld and perhaps visit the Toyota truck factory. Hopefully you will notice Texas is very inexpensive compared to New Jersey.
My husband is dying to try texas barbecue! Once Covid settles down it’s definitely on our top places to visit!! Thanks for watching.
I Loved video and enjoyed video thanks for sharing
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Awesome video and great content. Sadly the music drowned out Scott's voice the music the majority of the time. I'd love to have heard what he was saying.
I have never seen the water in s toilet bowl to be up to the rim. If it is its about to overflow lol. Military wives have the hardest job keeping the home fires burning while their loved ones are risking their lives for all of us. So thank both of you for your service . Y'all need to come to Texas for Ribs and Brisket! You wont be disappointed.
Incredible 😎 I enjoyed watching your video I’m curious how long was the process
Climate depends on the time of year.
Salute 🫡 to your service!
You tip when you are buying a personal service that is not directly attached to the processing of a product. That is when the service is separate and distinct from some product. This practice only happens within the service industry. And it is for service where the provider comes under your direction.
You tip your waiter not your doctor because a doctor doesn't work in the service industry. You tip your waiter because they are there to make your dining experience personalized. You don't tip fast food because they are there to process the order for the restaurant.
You tip your hair dresser because they are there to style your hair as you requested.
Your tip a bellhop because they take directions from you while you are going about your stay.
You don't tip the maids just for cleaning your room. You tip your maid when they execute you orders within the job description.
Basically a tip is given when the service provider is taking commands from a customer. Limited by the job description of course.
Tips are often conflateed with gratuity. That is people often refer to a tip as gratuity because they are avoiding the uncomfortable disposition that comes from the idea that one is master and the other is servant.
Gratuity is simply a gift given out of gratitude and can be given to anyone (besides a government official) for any reason. That is unless it could be perceived as bribery.
Old video I understand but welcome to the great US :)
We dont do VAT tax, or tax on food goods unless they're processed or canned. Food couponing is something you should really look into.. shop for food at major supermarkets allways check the fliers...
The American South West will resemble Australia
Tasmania the coldest state of Australia has a climate similar to the Pacific Northwest..... if the Pacific Northwest was an Island :D
California is probably the closest to how most Australians live.
Kind of cold? Canberra is definitely cold, the max day temp is no doubt higher in Australia to NJ. I totally agree about public toilet cubicle door gaps! Good to know someone else noticed it. Australia is expensive for cost of living- we just don't know it because we pay it. The food sounds awful tbh but I already knew that, other than the Mexican
After living in NJ 2.5 years now, I definitely maintain that Canberra is only “kind of” cold 😂 The temperatures in NJ get much lower and the cold weather lasts 6 months! I will not be complaining about how cold Canberra is in future. It’s funny, Americans never agree with me about the cubicle gaps because they’re used to it! Australia is sooooo expensive and I’m glad someone agrees with me on that one.
Please please go to some of our national parks especially in the Midwest if you get time.
I'm pretty sure the U.S. commissary or A.A.F.E.S. bases would honor your military cards. And New Jersey has some of the largest camp stores with GREAT prices! (I think this ones for you Kristy)
Everyone in this country also hates the fact that the tax is not included in the listed selling price. I think the main reason for this is that each state is allowed to determine their own taxes. So if you shop at a Target store in New Jersey, the listed price may be the same for an item in both Texas and New Jersey. But because the states determine their own tax, they don't add the tax on until you go through checkout, where a computer figures out the tax and the tax can easily be changed if desired. It would be more difficult and expensive to have different prices, including taxes, for each chain store in all 50 states.
I never ever had anyone chase me if I never tip and I never tip I rarly can afford it
Thanking military members for their service is part of the fallout from Vietnam.
Most younger people are probably just reacting to how they were raised, but a lot of us older people remember how our servicemen were treated during the Vietnam era, and as we learned the truth behind the lies the media told us, guilt set in. I, personally, vowed "never again". Never again would I turn my back on our troops; never again would I believe the media before our own troops or my own eyes. Above all, never again would I ever let any member of the service feel unwanted, unappreciated or unloved.
Also, I imagine a lot of us have either relatives, friends, or relatives of friends who are serving or have served in the military. The military is our own.
You’re not allowed to pump your own gas in Oregon either. Americans don’t understand tipping either but usually just a few dollars for a tip is good
your husband needs to speak louder
He is not American.
Yea! Not only welcome to America but yea for the Italian Americans doing what we do! Hopefully you went becuase you will have more food than you know what to do with! Molto Bene! (means Very Good!)
What no one tells you is that American shop keepers are required by law to enforce several different levels of taxation. There is state tax, city tax, the punishment for non-virtuous behavior tax levied on things like alcohol and cigarettes, and perhaps one or two miscellaneous taxes.
The problem gets more complex when you realize that every single, distinct, separate location has different tax levels. there are several cities in each state, and several states in the union of the United States of America.
One of the thing's I get the most being here that I think is quite silly is I have been asked over a hundred times in Louisiana how long it took me to learn english? lol
Oh my! Wow really?! That’s one of the best ones I’ve heard. And they don’t technically speak English anyways, they speak American 😂
When are you moving back to Australia? Never?
Haha! We are military so we have to! We’ll be back in Aus in a year or two.
Hey ya'll! Enjoyed your video. Just a little observation: the music kinda drowns out Scott, who speaks very quietly.
Tips and taxes are super annoying, I agree, and I grew up with it. As for metric, we tried to shift in the 70s, but I dunno why it didn't work. Pushback from the old guard, laziness, I have no idea. Makes no sense to me. I hope you keep enjoying the snow. After a while, up where you are, you're gonna get really tired of it.
As for BBQ, well at least in Texas, it's our unoffical national cuisine, not burgers. People are obsessive about "good" vs. "bad" barbecue. Guys sit and talk about it and trade recipes like housewives.
______________The tipping thing is purely cultural. There's no laws saying you must tip. Ppl behind registers (cashiers) don't get tips. Nor do the baggers at grocery stores (if they say "Do you need help out with y6our bags today?" and you say yes, they'll go with you to your car and put the bags in your car for you. In that situation a tip isn't required either but if you offer them one and they say "No thanks" don't argue with them. Just say "Thanks."
Tipping…it is pretty haphazard as you say. Usually though if you have a waiter/waitress table side who checks in on you during your meal, then tip. Personal services such as haircuts/styles, nails or such are tipped. Nice high-end hotels if they help you bring luggage to your room, etc. But there are situations where Americans don’t even know or agree. Do you leave a tip in the room for the housekeepers? I don’t, but some of my friends do, and international friends visiting the US did.
Hope you enjoy you time in the USA ,
Did you go there for Christmas ?
Interesting channel, but the background music is distracting and annoying.
How do you feel about the snow NOW!?
Still love snow! Although I must admit it isn’t much fun to shovel.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Used to live in Hoboken, miss the pizza!
I am American and love Australia and Australians! Do you plan on living in the USA?
I would love to live in the US permanently! But we will probably just be here for the 3-4 years of my husbands military posting then head back to Australia.
@@KirstieMorris Thank you for replying back. Thankful also for your husbands service and that you are both forever safe and good! : )
Welcome fam, nice overview
Just found your video! we are trying to decide if we should move to the US from australia.. actually not too far from canberra! :P SO HARD TO DECIDE lol
After living here for over a year now, I can highly recommend it. It’s a great country! We will be sad to leave when it’s time to go home in a few years. There are definitely some differences to Australia. Both countries have their positives and negatives. Living in another country has highlighted to me that Australia isn’t perfect.
Good luck with your decision! Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. And let me know if you decide to make the leap!
Thanks lovely! Will def let u know if we make the change! I will have to leave my fur babies behind tho!:(
Oh nooo! We bought our two dogs over with us. It’s expensive for sure! But so worth it for us.
Yes it would be for us too but because it’s only for a year , potentially 2 it isn’t fair to them to put them through the flight etc :( I’m so sad tho! I feel awful lol
Liked the video and hope you enjoy your stay in America. I am originally from the NYC area and some of my family used to reside in NJ as well. I now live in Florida because the NY area just got too expensive to justify staying there. I could buy two homes in Florida for the price I paid for one in NY. On the toilet water issue, it has been said the the higher water level reduces the smell in public restrooms. Tipping is done at sit down restaurants with waitstaff, at barbers and hairstylists, in taxis and in hotels. Taxes are not included in the price because American demand to know how much the government receives of their money. Besides not every item is taxed at the same level or at all. I just add 10% when doing the final calculations in my head before paying the bill. Most towns and cities have sales tax below 10%. Some states like Oregon have no sales tax at all. Chicago is the only place I know of with 10% sales tax. PS: Please turn off the music, it's too distracting.