This only happens with a rising market. You have to decide what it's worth to you. When the latest bubble blows you will start seeing prices again. This is entirely a market situation driven thing.
I remember a time not long ago that they published the price of real estate. No anymore, and I don't understand why. It's not like we don't already know it's going to be ruinously expensive.
Kiwi here also. It's just contempt for buyers. It's the whole sketchy "whaddaya want for it?" ... "What's it worth to ya?" situation, where the real estate agent (what you call "realtors") won't give you a straight answer, and you can't just jump online to see what's available for the money you want to spend if you're thinking of moving. Does my freaking head in!!
Regarding pricing, you forgot to mention that in NZ the price includes all taxes. So annoying in the US to buy something, and the stated or listed price is not the actual price.
@@georgetteparsons4474 i think in nz we feel like its deceptive because we don't have 1 cent coins so it isn't actually that price, if you can't get the price right then the product is probably wrong too
I think the USA and Canada are the only countries in the world where the price on the ticket is not the price you pay at the till. I think including the tax in the price is a much better system.
I think that much of the reason to use real plates and cutlery is also because of etiquette/tradition. Like disposable things can be seen as 'cheapening' an occasion and taking away from the specialness of it. But it's not a hard and fast rule. We certainly use it, but usually it's planet friendly/recyclable.
As a Pommie I had fun with the Kiwi accent. Tent “pig” and “Swumming lissons”. In Auckland I actually saw “Fush and Chups” on a sign. Kiwis have a great sense of humour and they and Aussies are always ribbing one another with good humour (humor) 😅 about their countries and rugby.
Aussie Version: "Feesh & Cheeps shop opens at Sex (6) pm". Kiwi version: "Fush & Chups shops opens at Sux (6) pm" I wonder how a Yank would say it lol!🤔
Some say it was a reference to a favoured fruit, others that it was from Australia as a reference to "Prisoner Of Mother England". I guess we'll never know. As a Kiwi and as a Pom myself, I use 'em all without rancour. Frankly it doesn't matter a damn, it's the nature of the person that matters and the emphasis on the word when used. Anyone using epithets is a total prick, no?@mrdavros8908
about the negotiation thing, yes lol. i work at an op shop, and it's common for people from other cultures to try and haggle, and it pisses us all off, especially when stuff is so cheap. we have signs but no one reads them. the price is what it is. also, because we (op shops) are CHARITIES, it seems particularly rude because we're not getting the money, it's going to a charitable cause, so it's seen as immoral to try to haggle. we're just like 'ma'am, the adidas jacket is literally just $7 :| '
@@hellovanite "new world" we have always been a country of immigrants, europeans were only here barely 200 years ago, and asians shortly after. unless you are maori and speak maori, complaining about immigration is hypocritical.
@@shadycatz85 Actual asian immigration has only happened en mass in the last 30yrs so please don't make comments if you aren't old enough to have lived through at least 4 decades. Immigration is necessary but to say it doesn't affect the culture of a country especially one as small as ours is incredibly naive. There are definitely good things and those generally do out way the bad but there are things that perhaps if given the choice we would not choose to adopt. Your woke homogeneous pov is not a real thing and I am of Maori decent. Anyone can go to any country and proclaim that everyone is an immigrant except for those deemed indigenous but if you go back far enough there will be conquests predating the maori and first nations of most countries so what then? To go to some ones country and act like a knob and then say so what to a European whose family might be 6 generations back when you're fresh off the boat is a dick move. A countries culture does evolve but there can be centuries where there is only slight change. People aren't complaining about change in demographics they're complaining about changes in attitude. There has definitely been a shift in the Kiwi demographic via immigration that has changed what was for eons our make up and yes in some sense attitudes more prevalent to other countries are now seen more here. Its a fact and it's also okay. But we can point it out good and bad without your woke finger pointing like you actually know something.
I am in Oregon, we don't haggle much here, except at garage sales. I hate haggling, that's half the reason I didn't go back into Mexico when I was near the border, it was constant. Just me me the price, I'll decide yes or no. Good for you NZ.
Our daughter have been living in NZ for around 20 years on our firsts visit we notice some differences but by now we are all used to it . We visit every year except for the last two , hopefully can visit and see them this coming summer .
Lol lol our Kiwi accent 😆😄Btw in Ohio, I almost died when i went to someone's house for dinner and we ate primerib off paper plates , AT THE DINNER TABLE!!.... wth sacrilege & I was gobsmacked lol 😂..dumbie me thought they couldn't afford plates SO I BOUGHT them some lol lol 😆
Yeah I think that's the defining difference for us as kiwis! 👍Paper plates not at the table as we would only use those for a large party situation.. Still likely to hire or borrow from local marae or community group for real dinnerware if we have access and not lazy.. 😅
re: vowel sounds as a kiwi, i've always found american accents to be weird with vowels too. you mentioned Auckland, and to me when you say it, it sounds like Ockland i've noticed it's mainly with 2 vowels together - like whenever i hear an american say the name Craig, to me it sounds like you're saying Creg
What we pronounce to us is Fish & Chips but what people hear from other countries is Fush & Chups. I have found that listening to Americans to me they draw their words out at the end but only in person, when they are in videos like this they sound like us to me. Weird but true.
I remember when they phased out the .95 and .99 in pricing. It was when they got rid of the 5c piece and giving change was made easier with whole numbers rather than rounding up and down if someone pays in cash.
I love this idea! A couple of friendly interviews might also promote what your saying about how we are friendly as a people re how we also engage and view things..
I worked in California and my boss was a Kiwi and it was hilarious. I would get emails from my colleagues asking what our boss was saying as they didn't understand our colloquialisms. A classic one was the boss was ringing in to get out sales numbers and he was tired and calling from his hotel room on the east coast. He said to one of my colleagues that he was 'knackered'. She said in a very loud voice in her Oklahoma accent..."You are what? Naked in your hotel room."
I'm a Kiwi living in the UK - been here for nearly 40 years but my NZ accent still prevails. I was in Bala, North Wales, recently eating at a cafe and asked for a bottle of the local pale ale called "Shedhead". Not quite the way the word came out to my friend's delight and the waitress's confusion. Playing badminton, if the score involves a "ten" I am invited to voice the score - that one's getting very old. We visited home a few years back - my sister is a primary school teacher in Auckland and showed us around her school. On her home classroom wall was the usual plethora of teaching reminders issued one presumes by the local education authority. One of these related to homophones. Hair, hare, hear, and here - all being taught as having the same pronunciation. The English side of me sees the issue, the Kiwi side not so much.
We absolutely still use .99 and .95 prices, constantly. If you're paying in cash then it gets rounded accordingly because our smallest cash denomination is 10c, but you're paying electronically then it stays at that price. House prices aren't "listed" because it generally works in the realtors favour - no listed price means prospective buyers are trying to guess, knowing they're competing with other buys, and so guess higher. You do sometimes get "offers over $x" on property ads but that's generally when they've failed to sell for a while. You need to research the market, look at nearby property sales prices and compare them to get an idea of what a house is likely to sell for . Paper plates will generally only be used at a casual affair, picnic, backyard BBQ, etc. If you're having a larger event and don't want to use disposable, easiest thing is to rent the cups & plates. Also paper towels are very common, but usually hidden away in cupboards etc.
As a kiwi, I think tipping and GST not being included in the advertised price would be the hardest for me to get used to if I went to America. Also, word of mouth and social connections are so important in NZ. My parents like to say "it's not what you know it's who you know".
Ha, really enjoyed this video, I did think it was odd when I visited family in the States that they had paper plates when we were just eating at home. They had proper plates too but the paper seemed convenient. In NZ we use to advertise house prices but, that all stopped about 15 to 20 years ago when auctions became popular.
The same here, I was most surprised visiting my son for the first time, and paper plates were used for every meal. It must create a huge amount of extra rubbish, as they don't recycle in their town either.
The thing is,, kiwis don’t scam on prices that’s why negotiating isn’t a thing, it’s a fair price for labour, GST etc.. you are expected to pay what the retailer prices their product for. NZ is a small place we take care of our resources hence paper plates are only for kids parties
Biodegradable plates are an option for picnics but if I were served on one in a house? That’d be SUPER awkward 😬 I see Americans do it a lot and I always wonder how they justify the environmental impact, does that cross peoples mind? Very different culturally.
I don't think they do. I know specifically some of the mommy vloggers here on RUclips are unrepentant about it and it's actually disgustingly selfish when you think about it for more than a second. The utter waste for no reason is gross
There is an etiquette around paper plates. They are perfectly fine for a picnic/BBQ in a public place. They are acceptable for a backyard BBQ or hangi. They are also acceptable if the household in question is in the process of shifting, as the regular plates may be packed away.
The mother of our American friend only uses disposable plates, cups, and cutlery in her home in the US and she puts out two massive bags of rubbish EACH WEEK. And she's just one person. Maybe she eats a lot of processed food covered in packaging? Apparently most houses on her street consume the same way.
Re: not putting price on real estate, that’s the case when the housing market is a “seller’s market”. NZ has been a sellers market for about a decade. But when the market becomes a buyers market, you’ll see sale prices listed. With inflation and borrowing costs heading upwards we may see a buyers market and more visible real estate pricing.
You mean we don't speak "American" English lol Watched a documentary on English history New Zealand & Sydney English were frozen English language. We use old terms and way of pronunciation. Not even used in Britain Same as Quebec Canadians French is frozen
Lol yep the paper plate thing 😅 Being in the US I was low-key bothered when everyone was serving food on paper plate... But yeah, totally normal in the US
@@blablabla2616 lol not always but in a household with 4 kids and lazy parents yeah they used them a lot but still had dishes stacked high. I really hated the level of waste over there, absolutely shocking
Accents differ around the country, never heard anyone say fush n chups, slightly received accents in Christchurch, but different in Dunedin,North island has its regional differences as well.
Yes I agree about the accents differing around NZ. I was told by an American penpal that I didn't have much of a Kiwi accent. My Nanna was English and mum was also born there so maybe I picked up their accents a bit when growing up.
@@Kiwiamericans Although it is in advertising, it’s more like a joke to make fun of our own accent. Even for those of us who don’t pronounce it that way.
Tara….SO good…..just loved it….simply explained and funny…..I love your giggle when you think something is funny. I am going to Los Angeles on the 14th and San Francisco on the 21st …Woo Hoo…we are up and running again ….Go The Koru. Chicago nonstop commences again in September as does New York. It’s exciting stuff…….Hope you are all well. BB
We run a sports bar and do catering. Depending on the booking we will still use paper plates. Totally acceptable in general. However we did today a business Xmas function and we used all our proper plates and cutlery. It gives that next level for that more special event. But I wouldn't say it is frowned upon to used paper plates at all.
Every restaurant in NZ will bring you water for the table free of charge if you ask for it. Only some bring it automatically. It tends to be cafes that have fill your own facilities. Usually the water comes without ice. From memory in the USA the servers comes around with ice water per glass rather than just leaving a jug and glasses for self-service at the table. I loved the ice water in the USA. Because the climate was so much hotter than at home, it was very welcome. Some servers were over eager for a tip however, and could become intrusive.
Love watching what you put up. Always educational for people from not only America, but people from other countries wanting more information regarding New Zealand even though I am a Kiwi. Born and Bred and live here. But really, you also give me a good laugh which in turn, Makes My Day. My word, I should of been actor. No no. Clint Eastwood already said that line. Any way. Keep up the great work and I'll read you in the next instalment of Days Of Our Lives in New Zealand. Be Safe.
Free water is legally required to be provided if they are selling alcohol. The water only needs to be tap water. But yes some cafes have water available for free as well but it is not common.
I’m a Kiwi and actually most of your accents were uncannily accurate. Also - you’re right about not saying the word deck to an Australian. I had an unfortunate misunderstanding on the phone to an Aussie friend. It was very funny when I cleared it up, but Kiwis need to be careful - and maybe use the word verandah instead. :-)
House prices used to be stated. The real estate industry started pushing sellers to auctions and tenders because it meant more commission for them and less work. When a house has a sale price on it . The agent has to find buyers and then gets a fixed percentage as a commission. When it goes to auction or tender ,there are a load of extra fees that are added on: the auction process, advertising etc. It's all a big con
They use to put prices on houses but because currently it's such a volatile market the agents suggest auction to get more for the seller, but as the market changes it will probably go back to list pricing. But yeah it suxs.
I LOVE accents from different cultures. I have a South American friend who says “shit of paper” and it still makes me pause to this day when I hear it.
The price on houses is 50/50 some have it some don't. We do use paper plates sometimes for get togethers and you aren't always expected to bring something to someone's house it's only you asked to come over for tea and some places like farmers which is a store will put say $35.95 instead of just $36.00
Aussie here. We do the same. If you go to someones house you always take something. It is cultural. But its also considering the cost of living these days. Cos we all know how much it costs to "entertain" whether its just casual for a few people or a full on dinner party. So we all tend to contribute to the occasion and the host gets to keep whatevers left. Not too much price negotiating here either.
You get we have another language in NZ, right. The linguistic specialists say we are pronouncing Maori vowels in English words. That way it sounds so wrong. Love your videos, but please remind you viewers that NZ is very small and we don't have the economy of scale that America does. So no freebies.
Loads of places in the US now (casual dining) doing counter service and fill your own water cups, clear and stack your plates when you’re done. Especially the more hipster places (taco/burger joints) At least where I’m at in Colorado. Staff will bring your food out to your table though. Maybe sign off the times with labour/labor costs. Also where I’m at in the mountains places are just so busy and staffing issues you’re much more likely to have to “ fend for yourself” at more places. I’m seeing a shift happening from traditional American restaurants with smaller menus, smaller portion sizes, farm to table. People want to eat healthier I think. Maybe not in the small town Midwest yet though lol. Might take another generation for that to happen
The interpretation of the NZ accent can be hilarious. I once said to a bunch of Americans “my cat sometimes goes crazy and runs up and down the deck”. The looks I got was priceless
I live in nz and I don’t think I have even seen something selling as a whole number. It always ends in 95c or 99c. The reason for not putting prices on houses now is to try get an offer a lot more than the house value. Way to many greedy people in nz
The New Zealand accent is often voted #1 accent in the world. (Really annoyed Trevor Noah a few years back when South Africa came 2nd behind New Zealand on a global poll). I am not joking about this, although I am sure the person that said it was making fun of my accent when they replied, some twenty years ago... I ordered some Ice Tea in a Jack in the Box in San Diego drive through, and the lady in the window said: "We don't serve Lasagna here".
I don’t know Aanyone who speaks like that in NZ, especially fish and chips. Many people use paper plates under certain circumstances. And we don’t haggle in an op shop because it’s going to charity and is already cheap.
It's all sorts of price ranges however. It's because the market is (was) so hot that if you left it up to the buyers to put in offers FOMO would end up netting the seller way more than the property is worth or they might have expected. Say you put a 1.1 asking on the ad, it tells buyers that you'll take 1.1 but if you go to auction and start at 900k pretty quickly (historically) the bids would surpass 1.1
Hadn't thought about it but your right about paper plates. The only place I know of that serves food on paper plates would be Sal's Pizza by the slice. Also in NZ ones sleeps in the 'beadroom' 8)
I can honestly say that is someone said to me, we are having a get together of 100 people (most of the time it is family and friends) but we don't have enough plates for everyone would you mind bringing your own. I am totally fine with that. No big deal to take 4 plates/knives/forks, wash off food scrapes when done and wash them later when I got home. I know that would probably be weird to most people but practical wise why buy and then throw away, when you can just grab a couple from home with a plate of food of course 😀
When I bought a house I used the 'rateable value' as a guide early on but ultimately the average person will just get a real estate agent to do all the work. They know what the price will really be and will negotiate on your behalf. You would choose an agent, tell them what you can afford, and what you want in a house and what areas - it's their job to give you options, give you tours, and negotiate on price. The stress is mostly trying to close on a house just as your rental lease ends!
I learnt the other day that americans don't usually hang their clothes outside to dry and prefer to use dryers. Is this true? In NZ we hardly ever use a dryer
You're right about pricing on real estate which I found quite annoying when house hunting. Usually the real estate agent will give you a rough estimate what the house is selling for though but when you make an offer the seller would set a price well above what the real estate agent told you.
Your accent breakdown was absolutely spot on haha....Though Ive been out of in NZ since 2006...when did they stop the $7.95 and not putting prices on houses?
I would say as a rule restaurants where you are seated and given a menu would bring water but more casual cafes are quite likely to have a facility to grab your own.
That no price on houses thing is just a real estate agent gimmick. Most Kiwis hate it too. I have changed agents for 2 houses I sold after they said that we should list on tender or auction. All having no price listed does, is wastes my time and the potential buyers time.
House prices are a thing in NZ but there are also a lot of POA (Price On Application) , Auctions and Tender are the only one that do not give a expected or wanted price.
House prices are what the market will pay for it. It was a lot more common to price houses in NZ years ago, but if it is a sellers market, there is advantage to have bids and auctions because the upside for the seller is better.
When I moved to Australia in the 80s Aussies or not necessarily Aussies but people not used to Kiwi accents would repeat certain words I would say or ask us to repeat words because sometimes they would have a chuckle or a laugh at the way we said it like the usual words fish six chips and various other words just recently deck! which I had no idea why it was amusing being here so long apparently there's an Ad about cleaning your deck ! In NZ I think, so you can imagine why the hilarious nature of the kiwi accent to some people 😁 and another word they used to ask me to say here was cinnamon ! I was perplexed ! that such pronunciation was entertaining 😳 oh well nevermind as long it doesn't start a war and gives people a chuckle can't be that bad apparently I still got the accent probably not as strong but still there👍 Good on you Kiwi Americans when I was a kid I thought the American accent was cool .. And about the auctions here in Australia the real-estate agent may suggest you auction your house rather than sell at a fixed price option is yours, probably more chance of getting a good price for your home not sure if it's the same process in NZ. But I have seen fixed prices on property ads on the window front of some real-estate agents ..not sure how it all really works just my observations anyway all the best with the rest of your upcoming videos 👍
Tipping would be another big one. Tipping is not a thing in NZ. Some apps like Uber Eats now give you the option to tip (based on where the app was developed) but I don’t know any one who tips through those apps either. The price that is advertised is the price you pay. A great system 👌
When you mentioned new Zealanders don't serve meals on paper plates. There are times we do mostly due to budget restraint motivation behind it. When it comes we don't put a price of real-estate try asking "How much do you want" or it suits us better "How much are you thinking of" where you can get a better answer for a start at practicing your negotiating skills. Getting your own water in the geological location over generations we develop the lots of habits like this.
On the topic of voting (I know this is an older video) I wasn't expecting it to be about US voting so it got me interested, are you voting in New Zealand since you live there? Or are only citizens allowed to vote, or it is perhaps like in my country that immigrants are allowed to vote locally but not nationally?
It is the New Zealand accent which is different from Australian and'of American, Or for that matter the great many English accents and dialects in the British Isles
for housing... it "used" to be fixed price (some 10 years back) but, with Auctions being trendy, and people try not to miss out, and counter biding (certain Asian cultures do not want to lose face by not winning, in which can be great when you are selling, not so, when you are trying to purchase)
I'll always negotiate with car dealerships and if they don't wanna negotiate then I take my business to another, I'm negotiating what to have for dinner tonight "fish & chips" or "fush n chups" 😂 🤣
Just as a handy dandy unasked for tip, cheapie crockery dinner plates can be found at Kmart for $1ea. Might be a useful one off investment of $100nzd if you are regularly hosting larger events. 😁
There used to be prices on houses years ago eg "buyer enquiry over $x" but that went away when housing prices went nuts. And there's no "$8.95, $3.99 etc because we got rid of five cents and 1 and 2 cent pieces I think back in the late 80s or early 90s.
Love your interpretation of our NZ accent and I feel for you. I've traveled quite a bit in the US and yes I love your country too, but, yip, and, I mean but, domestic flights when the flight attendants get up and explain the use of the safety equipment and evacuation, I have to say, these people are speaking a language that sounds a lot like english, but there's no way I can understand what they are saying, just saying.
It was funny one time at AKL and they announced a passenger for Whangerei to please "come to the chicken counter" clearly a place in danger of counting chickens before they hatch!
And yet in the U.S. when you go to a shop or eat at a restaurant you have no idea what it’ll cost as they add sales tax after and tips also. You can’t look at a menu at home before you go and know that $50 will cover what you eat for example. They certainly DO use paper plates in NZ. I lived there the first 42 years of my life. And everyone has paper towels. They also DO advertise the price of (most) houses for sale.
Spot on about negotiating prices not really being a thing. Like, if you're purchasing a vast quantity of materials from a supplier, that's a whole different thing, but as far as ordinary retail purchases go, haggling is not appreciated. It's a particularly sore spot for those of us who work in op shops, because we feel like people are trying to take advantage of us just because we're not a 'proper' retail store and we 'make up' our prices. At least at my store, we put a lot of effort into researching the prices for our goods, and have strict guidelines for where our price should fall in relation to the retail price. We even ring furniture manufacturers when their websites don't list prices, and consult collectors for goods like pottery that can be difficult to provenance. Ultimately, our prices are no more 'made up' than at any ordinary retail store and they should be respected as such, particularly when people actually have the money to afford them. Like, it's understandably different if there's a genuine flaw with the product that we hadn't noticed and didn't account for in pricing (which we mark when accounted for, assuming we even sell it at all), but people will literally expect to haggle the price of excellent condition designer clothing that's already 10-20% of its retail price, as if we aren't trying to raise money for charity. We're a lot more patient and understanding when it's people from other countries where that kind of thing is normal, or even part of the 'ritual' of purchasing something (though we still don't tend to budge on the price), but it's quite disappointing when Kiwis think they can give it a try because they really should know better. We also have our donors to consider too, as many of them travel a long way to bring us good quality stuff because they know we'll maximise the charitible return on their donation, rather than just hocking off their $500 dress for five bucks. I think people tend to forget that most op shops are actually trying to raise money for a charity and help fund the services it provides, and instead believe that op shops exist merely to offer goods at more affordable prices. But while that is often part of the goal, particularly in low-income areas, most op shops are primarily intended to raise money that funds services or provides direct assistance, whether that be with struggling families, animal welfare, hospice care, or what have you. Purchsing from an op shop is functionally donating to that charity, and likewise haggling over the price is functionally haggling over how much you'll donating to that charity. As much as we might try to ensure our prices are fair with relation to retail prices, it probably serves everyone better if customers consider the price as a charitible donation, and then decide if they're happy receiving the corresponding item as a token of gratitude for their generosity. We already have several customers that treat their purchases this way, and not only are they the greatest pleasure for us to work with, but they're also the happiest customers because of it.
I do not know what real estate companies you have looked at where you are, but the vast majority of properties on the market where i live in NZ tend to have prices listed, also i know of 2 or 3 cafe/diners in the same city that still give you a plate of bread when you sit down too, also the 'deceptive' pricing does happen here, the Warehouse, Briscoes, Farmers, in fact a vast majority of stores use 9.99 etc when pricing items
One thing you will find I’d that Aussies and NZ have a sibling relationship. We will hammer each other hard, but if any other country buts in. We rush to each other’s defence. We are collectively very different to everyone else. FYI we don’t Tip people. We make wages,. FYI NZ is a beautiful place. Cheaper than Aus at.
I've been a Realtor in NZ for 18 years and counting, and I've always put on a price on any property ...as do the bulk of our team up and down the Sth Island. Admittedly if the majority of agents choose auction, you wont see a price.
Sellers are trying to bleed that last hundy outta you. Yeah, we don't like mucking around, causes way too much stress when we could be at the beach laxing out. I love your content. You're really comical and it's awesome hearing about NZ life from another view.
5th point... I get brought water all the time. Where are you eating that they don't bring you water? Also, "free bread" can depend on the restaurant. I've had all sorts of little bowls of whatever brought to me, but even then, why ruin the meal by filling up on bread?
In supermarkets here in nz the 2nd one is not true, hear me out, I have gone to the supermarket with my parents and the mince pies were 5.67 yeah then they changed it to 6 dollars the day later
I worked with a Filipino, top bloke, but had problems understanding me. ie: Docta, Teacha But In Philippines , Doctorrr, Teacherrr We change the "er" at the end to an "a"
Another thing they don't do in New Zealand is advertise the salary for a vacant job. They ask you "So what kind of salary are you looking at?" this infuriates me because what the salary is will determine if I proceed with the application or not.
Im a Kiwi and I HATE that whole no price on the real estate thing. Its insane.
This only happens with a rising market. You have to decide what it's worth to you. When the latest bubble blows you will start seeing prices again. This is entirely a market situation driven thing.
I remember a time not long ago that they published the price of real estate. No anymore, and I don't understand why. It's not like we don't already know it's going to be ruinously expensive.
I came here to comment that. Its annoying. Theyll give you the rateable value and the asking price but neither is what theyll sell it for
Kiwi here also. It's just contempt for buyers. It's the whole sketchy "whaddaya want for it?" ... "What's it worth to ya?" situation, where the real estate agent (what you call "realtors") won't give you a straight answer, and you can't just jump online to see what's available for the money you want to spend if you're thinking of moving. Does my freaking head in!!
Maybe Im not buying in a high enough price range as Ive bought 4 houses in NZ and theyve all had a price attached😂
Regarding pricing, you forgot to mention that in NZ the price includes all taxes. So annoying in the US to buy something, and the stated or listed price is not the actual price.
That big T word is included in everything it's zzzzz haha
I don't know what shops this person has shopped,but everything l buy has the 99 cent tag on it Even car yards do it $9,999.oo.
@@georgetteparsons4474 i think in nz we feel like its deceptive because we don't have 1 cent coins so it isn't actually that price, if you can't get the price right then the product is probably wrong too
I think the USA and Canada are the only countries in the world where the price on the ticket is not the price you pay at the till. I think including the tax in the price is a much better system.
It allows them to cheat! Most countries have legislated against such practices by now.
I think that much of the reason to use real plates and cutlery is also because of etiquette/tradition. Like disposable things can be seen as 'cheapening' an occasion and taking away from the specialness of it. But it's not a hard and fast rule. We certainly use it, but usually it's planet friendly/recyclable.
As a Pommie I had fun with the Kiwi accent. Tent “pig” and “Swumming lissons”. In Auckland I actually saw “Fush and Chups” on a sign. Kiwis have a great sense of humour and they and Aussies are always ribbing one another with good humour (humor) 😅 about their countries and rugby.
Totally agree - thanks for watching!
Aussie Version: "Feesh & Cheeps shop opens at Sex (6) pm". Kiwi version: "Fush & Chups shops opens at Sux (6) pm" I wonder how a Yank would say it lol!🤔
Hey, well said! I too have nothing against Aussies, they're almost the same as people ...
Some say it was a reference to a favoured fruit, others that it was from Australia as a reference to "Prisoner Of Mother England". I guess we'll never know. As a Kiwi and as a Pom myself, I use 'em all without rancour. Frankly it doesn't matter a damn, it's the nature of the person that matters and the emphasis on the word when used. Anyone using epithets is a total prick, no?@mrdavros8908
Yes ... I know. Clever of you to spot it ...
about the negotiation thing, yes lol. i work at an op shop, and it's common for people from other cultures to try and haggle, and it pisses us all off, especially when stuff is so cheap. we have signs but no one reads them. the price is what it is. also, because we (op shops) are CHARITIES, it seems particularly rude because we're not getting the money, it's going to a charitable cause, so it's seen as immoral to try to haggle. we're just like 'ma'am, the adidas jacket is literally just $7 :| '
My sister works in one and she says it's ridiculous the way people haggle.
It's part of the new world NZ culture is evolving, diluting whichever you like. Its the price of en mass immigration
@@hellovanite "new world" we have always been a country of immigrants, europeans were only here barely 200 years ago, and asians shortly after. unless you are maori and speak maori, complaining about immigration is hypocritical.
@@shadycatz85 Actual asian immigration has only happened en mass in the last 30yrs so please don't make comments if you aren't old enough to have lived through at least 4 decades. Immigration is necessary but to say it doesn't affect the culture of a country especially one as small as ours is incredibly naive. There are definitely good things and those generally do out way the bad but there are things that perhaps if given the choice we would not choose to adopt. Your woke homogeneous pov is not a real thing and I am of Maori decent. Anyone can go to any country and proclaim that everyone is an immigrant except for those deemed indigenous but if you go back far enough there will be conquests predating the maori and first nations of most countries so what then? To go to some ones country and act like a knob and then say so what to a European whose family might be 6 generations back when you're fresh off the boat is a dick move. A countries culture does evolve but there can be centuries where there is only slight change. People aren't complaining about change in demographics they're complaining about changes in attitude. There has definitely been a shift in the Kiwi demographic via immigration that has changed what was for eons our make up and yes in some sense attitudes more prevalent to other countries are now seen more here. Its a fact and it's also okay. But we can point it out good and bad without your woke finger pointing like you actually know something.
I am in Oregon, we don't haggle much here, except at garage sales. I hate haggling, that's half the reason I didn't go back into Mexico when I was near the border, it was constant. Just me me the price, I'll decide yes or no. Good for you NZ.
Our daughter have been living in NZ for around 20 years on our firsts visit we notice some differences but by now we are all used to it . We visit every year except for the last two , hopefully can visit and see them this coming summer .
Lol lol our Kiwi accent 😆😄Btw in Ohio, I almost died when i went to someone's house for dinner and we ate primerib off paper plates , AT THE DINNER TABLE!!.... wth sacrilege & I was gobsmacked lol 😂..dumbie me thought they couldn't afford plates SO I BOUGHT them some lol lol 😆
ha!ha!
That's so sweet of you. That's hilarious 😂 😃
that's what i would do too.. LOL.. either that, or id be thinking we were not 'good enough visitors' for the real cutlery.. tehe
Lol that's funny. It's the little differences that keeps things interesting
Yeah I think that's the defining difference for us as kiwis! 👍Paper plates not at the table as we would only use those for a large party situation.. Still likely to hire or borrow from local marae or community group for real dinnerware if we have access and not lazy.. 😅
re: vowel sounds
as a kiwi, i've always found american accents to be weird with vowels too. you mentioned Auckland, and to me when you say it, it sounds like Ockland
i've noticed it's mainly with 2 vowels together - like whenever i hear an american say the name Craig, to me it sounds like you're saying Creg
I have always found US accents weird such as walk, which I always hear as Wok! as if they are going to cook.
Things we do:
Vowels, we switch between English & Māori vowel pronunciation.
Things we don't:
Ever say Fush& Chups.
agreed
Ha. Totally disagree. The average kiwi is atrocious. Being gone for 20 years makes it easily noticeable.
Fish to ryhme with dish, chips to rhyme with dips, besides which everybody I knew said shark and tatties
Garth - that is a good point! Thanks for sharing...
What we pronounce to us is Fish & Chips but what people hear from other countries is Fush & Chups.
I have found that listening to Americans to me they draw their words out at the end but only in person, when they are in videos like this they sound like us to me. Weird but true.
I remember when they phased out the .95 and .99 in pricing. It was when they got rid of the 5c piece and giving change was made easier with whole numbers rather than rounding up and down if someone pays in cash.
I don't know what she's talking about nz still uses this manipulative only $9.99 carry on .
@@blablabla2616 I have to say not nearly as much as what it used to.
Funny I didn't realize that until she mentioned it. Still see it in the odd place though.
We still have the $8.99 pricing going on here in NZ,mainly in supermarkets like Pak n Save
And clothing, shoes etc.Its still there!
You have to get a kiwi on one of your videos and do accent differences would be crack up 😂
I love this idea! A couple of friendly interviews might also promote what your saying about how we are friendly as a people re how we also engage and view things..
I worked in California and my boss was a Kiwi and it was hilarious. I would get emails from my colleagues asking what our boss was saying as they didn't understand our colloquialisms. A classic one was the boss was ringing in to get out sales numbers and he was tired and calling from his hotel room on the east coast. He said to one of my colleagues that he was 'knackered'. She said in a very loud voice in her Oklahoma accent..."You are what? Naked in your hotel room."
Insulated Americans, try getting out a bit.
I'm a Kiwi living in the UK - been here for nearly 40 years but my NZ accent still prevails. I was in Bala, North Wales, recently eating at a cafe and asked for a bottle of the local pale ale called "Shedhead". Not quite the way the word came out to my friend's delight and the waitress's confusion. Playing badminton, if the score involves a "ten" I am invited to voice the score - that one's getting very old. We visited home a few years back - my sister is a primary school teacher in Auckland and showed us around her school. On her home classroom wall was the usual plethora of teaching reminders issued one presumes by the local education authority. One of these related to homophones. Hair, hare, hear, and here - all being taught as having the same pronunciation. The English side of me sees the issue, the Kiwi side not so much.
We absolutely still use .99 and .95 prices, constantly. If you're paying in cash then it gets rounded accordingly because our smallest cash denomination is 10c, but you're paying electronically then it stays at that price.
House prices aren't "listed" because it generally works in the realtors favour - no listed price means prospective buyers are trying to guess, knowing they're competing with other buys, and so guess higher. You do sometimes get "offers over $x" on property ads but that's generally when they've failed to sell for a while. You need to research the market, look at nearby property sales prices and compare them to get an idea of what a house is likely to sell for .
Paper plates will generally only be used at a casual affair, picnic, backyard BBQ, etc. If you're having a larger event and don't want to use disposable, easiest thing is to rent the cups & plates. Also paper towels are very common, but usually hidden away in cupboards etc.
As a kiwi, I think tipping and GST not being included in the advertised price would be the hardest for me to get used to if I went to America. Also, word of mouth and social connections are so important in NZ. My parents like to say "it's not what you know it's who you know".
Ha, really enjoyed this video, I did think it was odd when I visited family in the States that they had paper plates when we were just eating at home. They had proper plates too but the paper seemed convenient.
In NZ we use to advertise house prices but, that all stopped about 15 to 20 years ago when auctions became popular.
The same here, I was most surprised visiting my son for the first time, and paper plates were used for every meal. It must create a huge amount of extra rubbish, as they don't recycle in their town either.
Wait some people in the US just use paper plates for every single meal instead of washing them? wtf haha
Not popular, they just figured they could maximize fees
@@KahurangiSteez weird Americans.
Paper plates only work until you pick them up and they dump your food on the floor.
There are places from which you can hire cups, plates, cutlery, glassware, etc for events saving the need for single use materials.
The thing is,, kiwis don’t scam on prices that’s why negotiating isn’t a thing, it’s a fair price for labour, GST etc.. you are expected to pay what the retailer prices their product for. NZ is a small place we take care of our resources hence paper plates are only for kids parties
Biodegradable plates are an option for picnics but if I were served on one in a house? That’d be SUPER awkward 😬 I see Americans do it a lot and I always wonder how they justify the environmental impact, does that cross peoples mind? Very different culturally.
I don't think they do. I know specifically some of the mommy vloggers here on RUclips are unrepentant about it and it's actually disgustingly selfish when you think about it for more than a second. The utter waste for no reason is gross
There is an etiquette around paper plates. They are perfectly fine for a picnic/BBQ in a public place. They are acceptable for a backyard BBQ or hangi. They are also acceptable if the household in question is in the process of shifting, as the regular plates may be packed away.
Yes the cultural values are not the same at all when it comes to environmental issues.
Most Americans don't care about the environment unfortunately
The mother of our American friend only uses disposable plates, cups, and cutlery in her home in the US and she puts out two massive bags of rubbish EACH WEEK. And she's just one person. Maybe she eats a lot of processed food covered in packaging? Apparently most houses on her street consume the same way.
Re: not putting price on real estate, that’s the case when the housing market is a “seller’s market”. NZ has been a sellers market for about a decade. But when the market becomes a buyers market, you’ll see sale prices listed. With inflation and borrowing costs heading upwards we may see a buyers market and more visible real estate pricing.
They do putting prices like 8.99. Right today I bought tomatoes for 4.99. And there were a lot of different things with such prices 🤷🏼♀️
I'm a kiwi and I found this channel and I find it really interesting
You mean we don't speak "American" English lol
Watched a documentary on English history
New Zealand & Sydney English were frozen English language. We use old terms and way of pronunciation. Not even used in Britain
Same as Quebec Canadians French is frozen
Yeah but in Sydney we don't confuse six and sex and sux
Lol yep the paper plate thing 😅
Being in the US I was low-key bothered when everyone was serving food on paper plate... But yeah, totally normal in the US
What as in every meal???
@@blablabla2616 lol not always but in a household with 4 kids and lazy parents yeah they used them a lot but still had dishes stacked high. I really hated the level of waste over there, absolutely shocking
some places is nz it is more common to see napkins than paper plates, might not happen everywhere in nz but where I grew up it is really common
Accents differ around the country, never heard anyone say fush n chups, slightly received accents in Christchurch, but different in Dunedin,North island has its regional differences as well.
Yeah that is totally true! No fush and Chups? It is in advertising even...
Yes I agree about the accents differing around NZ. I was told by an American penpal that I didn't have much of a Kiwi accent. My Nanna was English and mum was also born there so maybe I picked up their accents a bit when growing up.
@@Kiwiamericans Although it is in advertising, it’s more like a joke to make fun of our own accent. Even for those of us who don’t pronounce it that way.
Tara….SO good…..just loved it….simply explained and funny…..I love your giggle when you think something is funny. I am going to Los Angeles on the 14th and San Francisco on the 21st …Woo Hoo…we are up and running again ….Go The Koru. Chicago nonstop commences again in September as does New York. It’s exciting stuff…….Hope you are all well. BB
I’m a Kiwi living in the US. This gets me ready for my next trip home!
Awesome! Tour welcome
Don't have paper towels? In my 30 years in NZ I've never once come across a house that didn't have paper towels. Not sure where you got that from.
One of my friends use them.. drives me nuts
We run a sports bar and do catering. Depending on the booking we will still use paper plates. Totally acceptable in general. However we did today a business Xmas function and we used all our proper plates and cutlery. It gives that next level for that more special event.
But I wouldn't say it is frowned upon to used paper plates at all.
We have paper plates up north far north nz we use them for Xmas and bdays, whanau gatherings, tangis and camping etc
Every restaurant in NZ will bring you water for the table free of charge if you ask for it. Only some bring it automatically. It tends to be cafes that have fill your own facilities. Usually the water comes without ice. From memory in the USA the servers comes around with ice water per glass rather than just leaving a jug and glasses for self-service at the table. I loved the ice water in the USA. Because the climate was so much hotter than at home, it was very welcome. Some servers were over eager for a tip however, and could become intrusive.
Love watching what you put up. Always educational for people from not only America, but people from other countries wanting more information regarding New Zealand even though I am a Kiwi. Born and Bred and live here. But really, you also give me a good laugh which in turn, Makes My Day. My word, I should of been actor. No no. Clint Eastwood already said that line.
Any way. Keep up the great work and I'll read you in the next instalment of Days Of Our Lives in New Zealand.
Be Safe.
Free water is legally required to be provided if they are selling alcohol. The water only needs to be tap water. But yes some cafes have water available for free as well but it is not common.
Kiwi here. If i'm invited to someone's home I always take a bottle of wine. I use paper towels regularly, have done so for years 😊
I love how you got majority of things on this list, thankyou your amazing.
I’m a Kiwi and actually most of your accents were uncannily accurate.
Also - you’re right about not saying the word deck to an Australian. I had an unfortunate misunderstanding on the phone to an Aussie friend. It was very funny when I cleared it up, but Kiwis need to be careful - and maybe use the word verandah instead. :-)
House prices used to be stated.
The real estate industry started pushing sellers to auctions and tenders because it meant more commission for them and less work.
When a house has a sale price on it . The agent has to find buyers and then gets a fixed percentage as a commission. When it goes to auction or tender ,there are a load of extra fees that are added on: the auction process, advertising etc.
It's all a big con
They use to put prices on houses but because currently it's such a volatile market the agents suggest auction to get more for the seller, but as the market changes it will probably go back to list pricing. But yeah it suxs.
I LOVE accents from different cultures. I have a South American friend who says “shit of paper” and it still makes me pause to this day when I hear it.
The price on houses is 50/50 some have it some don't. We do use paper plates sometimes for get togethers and you aren't always expected to bring something to someone's house it's only you asked to come over for tea and some places like farmers which is a store will put say $35.95 instead of just $36.00
Aussie here. We do the same. If you go to someones house you always take something. It is cultural. But its also considering the cost of living these days. Cos we all know how much it costs to "entertain" whether its just casual for a few people or a full on dinner party. So we all tend to contribute to the occasion and the host gets to keep whatevers left. Not too much price negotiating here either.
You get we have another language in NZ, right. The linguistic specialists say we are pronouncing Maori vowels in English words. That way it sounds so wrong. Love your videos, but please remind you viewers that NZ is very small and we don't have the economy of scale that America does. So no freebies.
Yeah there's a point to that.. Ask a kid to say the English vowels and they likely will say it in Māori..
Loads of places in the US now (casual dining) doing counter service and fill your own water cups, clear and stack your plates when you’re done. Especially the more hipster places (taco/burger joints) At least where I’m at in Colorado. Staff will bring your food out to your table though. Maybe sign off the times with labour/labor costs. Also where I’m at in the mountains places are just so busy and staffing issues you’re much more likely to have to “ fend for yourself” at more places. I’m seeing a shift happening from traditional American restaurants with smaller menus, smaller portion sizes, farm to table. People want to eat healthier I think. Maybe not in the small town Midwest yet though lol. Might take another generation for that to happen
Brian - thanks for sharing! Good to know how things are changing...
The interpretation of the NZ accent can be hilarious. I once said to a bunch of Americans “my cat sometimes goes crazy and runs up and down the deck”. The looks I got was priceless
hahahahah - thanks for watching!
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You look so beautiful ❤️❤️🥰🥰
I live in nz and I don’t think I have even seen something selling as a whole number. It always ends in 95c or 99c.
The reason for not putting prices on houses now is to try get an offer a lot more than the house value. Way to many greedy people in nz
The New Zealand accent is often voted #1 accent in the world. (Really annoyed Trevor Noah a few years back when South Africa came 2nd behind New Zealand on a global poll).
I am not joking about this, although I am sure the person that said it was making fun of my accent when they replied, some twenty years ago...
I ordered some Ice Tea in a Jack in the Box in San Diego drive through, and the lady in the window said: "We don't serve Lasagna here".
No they just dont what you are saying. I am an Australian living in the US. Just last night I ordered a Big Mac, and the gal thought I said Dr Pepper.
6th point... apparently you've not been invited to any BBQs or parties? Paper plates and disposable utensils are absolutely a thing here.
Just an FYI I live in Oregon in the states and we do have places where we get our own water. Thanks
I don’t know Aanyone who speaks like that in NZ, especially fish and chips. Many people use paper plates under certain circumstances. And we don’t haggle in an op shop because it’s going to charity and is already cheap.
Yep, I agree with your 8. Well called!
NO TIPPING.
if a house doesnt have a price it usually means its really expensive and if you have to ask the price you generally cant afford it.
It's all sorts of price ranges however. It's because the market is (was) so hot that if you left it up to the buyers to put in offers FOMO would end up netting the seller way more than the property is worth or they might have expected. Say you put a 1.1 asking on the ad, it tells buyers that you'll take 1.1 but if you go to auction and start at 900k pretty quickly (historically) the bids would surpass 1.1
True!
Hadn't thought about it but your right about paper plates. The only place I know of that serves food on paper plates would be Sal's Pizza by the slice. Also in NZ ones sleeps in the 'beadroom' 8)
Darn It! I read your comment and now I want Sal,s 😂 best pizza place EVER. There’s one opening in Johnsonville and I,m so excited!
I can honestly say that is someone said to me, we are having a get together of 100 people (most of the time it is family and friends) but we don't have enough plates for everyone would you mind bringing your own. I am totally fine with that. No big deal to take 4 plates/knives/forks, wash off food scrapes when done and wash them later when I got home.
I know that would probably be weird to most people but practical wise why buy and then throw away, when you can just grab a couple from home with a plate of food of course 😀
Here in NZ if your asked to bring a plate bring one with food not a empty plate Lol
When I bought a house I used the 'rateable value' as a guide early on but ultimately the average person will just get a real estate agent to do all the work. They know what the price will really be and will negotiate on your behalf. You would choose an agent, tell them what you can afford, and what you want in a house and what areas - it's their job to give you options, give you tours, and negotiate on price. The stress is mostly trying to close on a house just as your rental lease ends!
I learnt the other day that americans don't usually hang their clothes outside to dry and prefer to use dryers. Is this true? In NZ we hardly ever use a dryer
100% we don't hang clothes out - in fact that is considered odd. I have a dryer in NZ
@@Kiwiamericans we would say why pay for something the sun will do for free
You're right about pricing on real estate which I found quite annoying when house hunting. Usually the real estate agent will give you a rough estimate what the house is selling for though but when you make an offer the seller would set a price well above what the real estate agent told you.
Your accent breakdown was absolutely spot on haha....Though Ive been out of in NZ since 2006...when did they stop the $7.95 and not putting prices on houses?
Maybe the no water is a Wellington thing. I dine out or go out to cafes a lot and I can't remember the last time that we weren't brought water.
Ok good to know Anne but I rarely get it serviced to me.
I would say as a rule restaurants where you are seated and given a menu would bring water but more casual cafes are quite likely to have a facility to grab your own.
That no price on houses thing is just a real estate agent gimmick. Most Kiwis hate it too. I have changed agents for 2 houses I sold after they said that we should list on tender or auction.
All having no price listed does, is wastes my time and the potential buyers time.
House prices are a thing in NZ but there are also a lot of POA (Price On Application) , Auctions and Tender are the only one that do not give a expected or wanted price.
Your kiwi ‘awesome’ was perfect! Yes, I’m a kiwi.
I know you have mentioned it but bring a plate is short for bring a plate of food.
Haggling when the price is already a bargain is poor form particularly at charity op shop.
House prices were displayed, but that stopped a few years ago.
Really? Ok good to know!
I love that the price is the price...tax included. I think that's where the round numbers work best...no change required!
Last week I purchased my first roll of paper towels ....there is always other things to use...
House prices are what the market will pay for it. It was a lot more common to price houses in NZ years ago, but if it is a sellers market, there is advantage to have bids and auctions because the upside for the seller is better.
When I moved to Australia in the 80s Aussies or not necessarily Aussies but people not used to Kiwi accents would repeat certain words I would say or ask us to repeat words because sometimes they would have a chuckle or a laugh at the way we said it like the usual words fish six chips and various other words just recently deck! which I had no idea why it was amusing being here so long apparently there's an Ad about cleaning your deck ! In NZ I think, so you can imagine why the hilarious nature of the kiwi accent to some people 😁 and another word they used to ask me to say here was cinnamon ! I was perplexed ! that such pronunciation was entertaining 😳 oh well nevermind as long it doesn't start a war and gives people a chuckle can't be that bad apparently I still got the accent probably not as strong but still there👍 Good on you Kiwi Americans when I was a kid I thought the American accent was cool ..
And about the auctions here in Australia the real-estate agent may suggest you auction your house rather than sell at a fixed price option is yours, probably more chance of getting a good price for your home not sure if it's the same process in NZ. But I have seen fixed prices on property ads on the window front of some real-estate agents ..not sure how it all really works just my observations anyway all the best with the rest of your upcoming videos 👍
Tipping would be another big one. Tipping is not a thing in NZ. Some apps like Uber Eats now give you the option to tip (based on where the app was developed) but I don’t know any one who tips through those apps either. The price that is advertised is the price you pay. A great system 👌
The way you said fun at the end of the video sounded a little like how a kiwi would say fun 😁
I've been living in NZ for almost 4 years however I love American accent.
Why is it that people think our accent sounds funny everybody else's accent is funny ours is normal
When you mentioned new Zealanders don't serve meals on paper plates. There are times we do mostly due to budget restraint motivation behind it. When it comes we don't put a price of real-estate try asking "How much do you want" or it suits us better "How much are you thinking of" where you can get a better answer for a start at practicing your negotiating skills. Getting your own water in the geological location over generations we develop the lots of habits like this.
Your videos are great :)
On the topic of voting (I know this is an older video) I wasn't expecting it to be about US voting so it got me interested, are you voting in New Zealand since you live there? Or are only citizens allowed to vote, or it is perhaps like in my country that immigrants are allowed to vote locally but not nationally?
It is the New Zealand accent which is different from Australian and'of American, Or for that matter the great many English accents and dialects in the British Isles
Thanks for watching Keith!
for housing... it "used" to be fixed price (some 10 years back) but, with Auctions being trendy, and people try not to miss out, and counter biding (certain Asian cultures do not want to lose face by not winning, in which can be great when you are selling, not so, when you are trying to purchase)
That is interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Re house pricing I totally agree with you
I'll always negotiate with car dealerships and if they don't wanna negotiate then I take my business to another, I'm negotiating what to have for dinner tonight "fish & chips" or "fush n chups" 😂 🤣
regarding house prices..some of them do.....there is a house for sale on our street which has an asking price.
Some do but majority are auction. Used to be "by negotiation" which was slowly taken over by auctions. I wish the asking price was listed however
Haha loved your Kiwi accent. Spot on!
Just as a handy dandy unasked for tip, cheapie crockery dinner plates can be found at Kmart for $1ea. Might be a useful one off investment of $100nzd if you are regularly hosting larger events. 😁
There used to be prices on houses years ago eg "buyer enquiry over $x" but that went away when housing prices went nuts. And there's no "$8.95, $3.99 etc because we got rid of five cents and 1 and 2 cent pieces I think back in the late 80s or early 90s.
Love your interpretation of our NZ accent and I feel for you. I've traveled quite a bit in the US and yes I love your country too, but, yip, and, I mean but, domestic flights when the flight attendants get up and explain the use of the safety equipment and evacuation, I have to say, these people are speaking a language that sounds a lot like english, but there's no way I can understand what they are saying, just saying.
It was funny one time at AKL and they announced a passenger for Whangerei to please "come to the chicken counter" clearly a place in danger of counting chickens before they hatch!
And yet in the U.S. when you go to a shop or eat at a restaurant you have no idea what it’ll cost as they add sales tax after and tips also.
You can’t look at a menu at home before you go and know that $50 will cover what you eat for example.
They certainly DO use paper plates in NZ. I lived there the first 42 years of my life. And everyone has paper towels.
They also DO advertise the price of (most) houses for sale.
Spot on about negotiating prices not really being a thing. Like, if you're purchasing a vast quantity of materials from a supplier, that's a whole different thing, but as far as ordinary retail purchases go, haggling is not appreciated. It's a particularly sore spot for those of us who work in op shops, because we feel like people are trying to take advantage of us just because we're not a 'proper' retail store and we 'make up' our prices. At least at my store, we put a lot of effort into researching the prices for our goods, and have strict guidelines for where our price should fall in relation to the retail price. We even ring furniture manufacturers when their websites don't list prices, and consult collectors for goods like pottery that can be difficult to provenance. Ultimately, our prices are no more 'made up' than at any ordinary retail store and they should be respected as such, particularly when people actually have the money to afford them.
Like, it's understandably different if there's a genuine flaw with the product that we hadn't noticed and didn't account for in pricing (which we mark when accounted for, assuming we even sell it at all), but people will literally expect to haggle the price of excellent condition designer clothing that's already 10-20% of its retail price, as if we aren't trying to raise money for charity. We're a lot more patient and understanding when it's people from other countries where that kind of thing is normal, or even part of the 'ritual' of purchasing something (though we still don't tend to budge on the price), but it's quite disappointing when Kiwis think they can give it a try because they really should know better. We also have our donors to consider too, as many of them travel a long way to bring us good quality stuff because they know we'll maximise the charitible return on their donation, rather than just hocking off their $500 dress for five bucks.
I think people tend to forget that most op shops are actually trying to raise money for a charity and help fund the services it provides, and instead believe that op shops exist merely to offer goods at more affordable prices. But while that is often part of the goal, particularly in low-income areas, most op shops are primarily intended to raise money that funds services or provides direct assistance, whether that be with struggling families, animal welfare, hospice care, or what have you. Purchsing from an op shop is functionally donating to that charity, and likewise haggling over the price is functionally haggling over how much you'll donating to that charity. As much as we might try to ensure our prices are fair with relation to retail prices, it probably serves everyone better if customers consider the price as a charitible donation, and then decide if they're happy receiving the corresponding item as a token of gratitude for their generosity. We already have several customers that treat their purchases this way, and not only are they the greatest pleasure for us to work with, but they're also the happiest customers because of it.
I do not know what real estate companies you have looked at where you are, but the vast majority of properties on the market where i live in NZ tend to have prices listed, also i know of 2 or 3 cafe/diners in the same city that still give you a plate of bread when you sit down too, also the 'deceptive' pricing does happen here, the Warehouse, Briscoes, Farmers, in fact a vast majority of stores use 9.99 etc when pricing items
Thank you very much
One thing you will find I’d that Aussies and NZ have a sibling relationship. We will hammer each other hard, but if any other country buts in. We rush to each other’s defence. We are collectively very different to everyone else. FYI we don’t Tip people. We make wages,. FYI NZ is a beautiful place. Cheaper than Aus at.
I've been a Realtor in NZ for 18 years and counting, and I've always put on a price on any property ...as do the bulk of our team up and down the Sth Island. Admittedly if the majority of agents choose auction, you wont see a price.
When I speak to Kiwis in Australia I hear them pronounce Fush und chups. But here in NZ I mostly hear f'sh in ch'ps.
Sellers are trying to bleed that last hundy outta you.
Yeah, we don't like mucking around, causes way too much stress when we could be at the beach laxing out.
I love your content. You're really comical and it's awesome hearing about NZ life from another view.
5th point... I get brought water all the time. Where are you eating that they don't bring you water? Also, "free bread" can depend on the restaurant. I've had all sorts of little bowls of whatever brought to me, but even then, why ruin the meal by filling up on bread?
2nd point is because of laws surrounding advertising standards. Also, our smallest coin is 10c.
Two things from a previous post:
One your speeding ticket maybe from a passive traffic camera.
Two passive agression may be a reaction to loud speech.
In supermarkets here in nz the 2nd one is not true, hear me out, I have gone to the supermarket with my parents and the mince pies were 5.67 yeah then they changed it to 6 dollars the day later
I worked with a Filipino, top bloke, but had problems understanding me. ie: Docta, Teacha But In Philippines , Doctorrr, Teacherrr We change the "er" at the end to an "a"
Another thing they don't do in New Zealand is advertise the salary for a vacant job. They ask you "So what kind of salary are you looking at?" this infuriates me because what the salary is will determine if I proceed with the application or not.