As an American, I enjoyed your observations. Thanks for sharing! Agree, trash in some places is really annoying. Fifty years ago, most neighborhoods were kept clean. Also, crime in America is totally out of control for many cities!!! Again, fifty years ago it was not the case. Our laws are not being enforced! Most Americans want law and order to return. As a child growing up life was extremely safe!! I grew up in the 40s, 50s, 60s. What a sad change!!
Wow! Glad you enjoyed my observations. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. It’s sad to hear about the trash and safety issues! So sad. Hopefully this changes and goes back to how it was when you were growing up 🙏🏽
Hi, I and my wife are quite older than yourself being born in 57 and we were lucky enough to win a trip to Nashville, Memphis via Los Angels very similar to yourself and this was in 98, that’s 1998. The people we met were lovely and especially Chuck a hotel porter in Nashville who helped us out with an unexpected banking issue for novice travellers, Chuck was a vet who had R&R’d in Sydney during the war in Vietnam, Chuck was a legend. In 98 we could not get over how rundown everything was, for example we went for a walk and as we approached a McDonalds I said to y wife “wow this is done up in the 50’s style”……..no it was again rundown with torn seating, peeling paint and as you have mentioned ‘dirty’. America is and has been an amazing country but why has it’s countrymen lost interest? It’s sad. We later learned that the people liked talking to us as they wanted to hear our Aussie accents, we were happy to oblige.
Australia is dotted with christian churches everywhere. We used to be a church going people but i think that all quickly declined beginning in the 60s-70s. The area i live their are multiple churches in every suburb but are mostly empty which is sad.
Interesting! You’re so right that there are a lot of Christian churches around. It’s sad that the amount of buildings don’t match the amount of people who would say that they’re part of the Church. Very sad. Praying revival happens in this beautiful country 🙏🏽
Im so glad that you enjoy how Americans like to talk. Because it is on another level. We will spill our guts and show our flaws and its acceptible and seen as being generous or honest not as shameful. And i miss that about USA now that I live abroad. If you say anything personal in the Balkans it is used against you.
Definitely! The fact that articulating your vulnerability is widely accepted and even seen as generous in America is so dope. It really isn’t like that everywhere. I’m not exactly sure why this is the case in American culture, but having watched a majority of American movies all my life, it definitely makes sense. The social and emotional portrayal in all the films America has and is constantly producing seems like either a perpetual reflection and/or source of imitation for this kind of culture. Anyway that’s a bit of a tangent and I’m just speculating but yeah I’d love to hear your thoughts on why you think that is if you have any. And thanks for watching btw!
I have never been to Starbux and I never will. Coffee is worth fifty cents, no more. And any place pushing mandatory tipping deserves no tip at all, or never going there again. Especially the damn screen where minimum tip is 20%! I am not being cheap, I just don't like bullsh*t.
I should’ve clarified that the minimum tip suggestion at the Starbucks places I went to was 15% but there’s an option to put in your own percentage or not tip. The coffee is pretty good though in my opinion (not that I drink actual coffee - I’m more of a chai or matcha guy)
@@Haynza Thanks for clarifying. When I mentioned a screen requiring a minimum of 20% tip, I was not necessarily speaking of Starbucks, but I've encountered it. Outrageous! Wherever there is no waiter or table service, tipping is just insane anywhere.
Keep in mind where you are when it comes to sushi. The USA is very large, and the more inland you are means it is harder to resource a sushi bar. Sushi making is an art just as much as is a food. Good quality fresh fish is a requirement for good sushi :)
I didn’t think about that but that makes so much sense! I also noticed there weren’t as many Asian people in Nashville compared to LA and here in Australia. So that also makes sense seeing as they’re the ones who have perfected this art of sushi making. Hopefully it somehow becomes easier to resource more sushi bars in the South - especially as the Asian population grows there 🙌🏽🍣
For the social aspect I feel like Australians oppress themselves and judgemental towards anyone that wants to express themselves. Australian identity is also somewhat dubious as it feels exclusive to european Australians and not representative to different ethnic groups with Australian citizenship. As for Americans, the idea is that everyone is treated equally as apart of the ''declaration of independence''. So, immigrants, feel more American than they ever felt after they get their citizenship. Americans are famously known for being the land of the free. They are taught in school about freedom of speech, declaration of independence and opportunity. They are also the 3rd most populated country, with multiple ethnic groups merging their cultures in 336 of the major cities in the U.S., dwarfing Australias 86 cities. Also, need to take into account that italians, irish, African Americans, koreans, etc have historical ties to the country which gives them a distinct american identity unlike Australia.
As an American, I was fascinated to hear your insight. I even chuckled at a few things you said. Admittedly, I am annoyed by the tipping thing. But it's what we do, so we do it. If you receive bad service, you can choose not to tip, which I have done. I grew up in Pennsylvania but have lived in Florida for 28 years. As a Pennsylvanian, I can relate to your pothole experiences. I used to think that PA was the pothole capital of the world. Lol. Your comments on patriotism are so true! We are very patriotic people, and we love our country. Did you see any American flags on cars? That's a thing, too. As a Christian, I can relate to your observations on small groups. My Women's Small Group is exactly how you described. I've never been to Australia, but have always wanted to visit. I've seen the movie "Crocodile Dundee" several times, but I don't think it accurately represents Australia. God bless!
Haha thanks for watching and listening to my insights! I would love to visit Florida and Pennsylvania one day. I didn’t see any American flags on cars while I was there but I’m sure there they’re lol. And yes you definitely should come visit Australia one day. Crocodile Dundee doesn’t fully represent it haha but what a classic
The sushi is more available in Sidney and Taco's is more a California food. this is logical. Because Japan is closer to Australia and Mexico is closer to the USA and with that the imigrants are from that area. I love this local stuff going on in the world.
As an American I love the opportunity for financial prosperity but I think I would move somewhere less politically intense if I want to start a family and have a healthy work life balance
This is so fair. America has so many opportunities for career progression and financial prosperity like you said (especially for me as someone in the music industry). I guess somewhere like Australia would be considered less political (although with the internet these days it doesn’t matter as much where you are) and seen as somewhere deemed great for starting a family and having a good work life balance. I think it just depends on the lifestyle you want to live 🙌🏽
I can't believe you came to LA and mostly ate at sizzler. That is so sad. We have food from every part of the world here. Our Mexican food is the best in the United States.
Haha to say we only ate at Sizzler was definitely a hyperbole. We ate a few different cuisines like Asian and Italian. We even tried the Mexican food which was pretty good - definitely have to try more when I go back 🙌🏽 let me know if you have any specific recommendations for Mexican food spots
@@Haynza if you're talking downtown LA I would try El cholo. Is good and one of the oldest in Los Angeles. And I'm sure you noticed La is huge I live south of LAX and next time you come you should come here you can get fresh seafood at Captain Kidd's in Redondo Beach
Great video bro, I haven't been to America but I've heard their cheese is different too? Like that it's plastic and the cheese we eat in Australia is considered the 'fancy cheese' over there. Would love to visit some time, tho. Keep up the good content)
Thanks fam! Appreciate you tuning in. I would definitely recommend visiting America when you get the chance! In terms of the cheese, that’s actually not something I noticed. I didn’t actually buy any cheese from the grocery store though - I only ate cheese at restaurants and fast food places when it was on something like a burger. Will be sure to try it next time and see if it’s that different. I’m sure it is if the bread I had there was 😆🙏🏽
@@shenanigans3710 I am! Haha and that’s funny ‘cause this one person I met in Los Angeles asked me if I was Aboriginal and said she knew it straight away because of my chubby cheeks… lol? I was like thanks? But she was nice and excited ‘cause I think that was her first time meeting an Indigenous Australian 😆🙌🏽
@@Haynza Americans have some funny ideas about aboriginal people. They think they're like black people in America. I had to explain that they're more like native Americans. they just can't understand. That said, Aboriginal people do have chubby cheeks! Lol 🤣
Hahahaha you and me both! I’m definitely no expert and also find it awkward but what I noticed people doing in America is finding a legitimate excuse to exit conversations without being rude. For example, when I was at an event that had food, someone said, “I’m going to get one of those cookies over there.” That’s just an example. Another one is, “Well it was so lovely talking, I do have to run…” *queue the dap* Hope those help lol 🙏🏽 But yeah, I think a lot of Americans genuinely like talking though so they don’t really need to do it often. It’s definitely a skill I want to get better at 😆
Wow, getting patted down and bag checks at CHURCH. I must admit that's a new one. But we don't have a gun problem here? 🤔 I hope you didn't come away thinking that God should be tied to gun rights. How about a video on that idea in Australia? I would love to know how Christians there think of "guns and God". I have never understood this idea and never will.
Yeah it’s wild and, as I said in the video, so foreign to me as an Australian. It does make sense though when church shootings are a thing in parts of America. (Honestly the fact that they had security made me feel safer in that society.) I definitely don’t think God is tied to gun rights… in fact, I believe the way of Jesus is of non-violence. And I don’t think all Americans tie the two together either. But it is interesting that there are those who do. I guess this topic also bleeds into the conversation about the toxic kind of American patriotism that exists where individuals have made an idol out of the country and its freedoms. In terms of how us Australians view ‘God and guns’ - firstly, those aren’t ever thought of together. It’s a way more secular society and guns are not as accessible and we don’t have any cultural ties or documents like the second amendment that tell us we have the right to bear arms. Hopefully that gives you a bit more insight! 😇
the combination of "pews" and "pew pew pews" are why America will never ever be invaded. If you think Vietnam war was a disaster... imagine what it would be like when they come see us ole boys in Appalachia lmao
As an American, I enjoyed your observations. Thanks for sharing! Agree, trash in some places is really annoying. Fifty years ago, most neighborhoods were kept clean. Also, crime in America is totally out of control for many cities!!! Again, fifty years ago it was not the case. Our laws are not being enforced! Most Americans want law and order to return. As a child growing up life was extremely safe!! I grew up in the 40s, 50s, 60s. What a sad change!!
Wow! Glad you enjoyed my observations. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. It’s sad to hear about the trash and safety issues! So sad. Hopefully this changes and goes back to how it was when you were growing up 🙏🏽
Best advice is Not to go visit U. S.
MAGA!
Crime was much worse in the 80s and 90s.. Go look at the stats. Murder rate 3X higher.
Hi, I and my wife are quite older than yourself being born in 57 and we were lucky enough to win a trip to Nashville, Memphis via Los Angels very similar to yourself and this was in 98, that’s 1998. The people we met were lovely and especially Chuck a hotel porter in Nashville who helped us out with an unexpected banking issue for novice travellers, Chuck was a vet who had R&R’d in Sydney during the war in Vietnam, Chuck was a legend. In 98 we could not get over how rundown everything was, for example we went for a walk and as we approached a McDonalds I said to y wife “wow this is done up in the 50’s style”……..no it was again rundown with torn seating, peeling paint and as you have mentioned ‘dirty’. America is and has been an amazing country but why has it’s countrymen lost interest? It’s sad. We later learned that the people liked talking to us as they wanted to hear our Aussie accents, we were happy to oblige.
Australia is dotted with christian churches everywhere. We used to be a church going people but i think that all quickly declined beginning in the 60s-70s. The area i live their are multiple churches in every suburb but are mostly empty which is sad.
Interesting! You’re so right that there are a lot of Christian churches around. It’s sad that the amount of buildings don’t match the amount of people who would say that they’re part of the Church. Very sad. Praying revival happens in this beautiful country 🙏🏽
Im so glad that you enjoy how Americans like to talk. Because it is on another level. We will spill our guts and show our flaws and its acceptible and seen as being generous or honest not as shameful. And i miss that about USA now that I live abroad. If you say anything personal in the Balkans it is used against you.
Definitely! The fact that articulating your vulnerability is widely accepted and even seen as generous in America is so dope. It really isn’t like that everywhere.
I’m not exactly sure why this is the case in American culture, but having watched a majority of American movies all my life, it definitely makes sense. The social and emotional portrayal in all the films America has and is constantly producing seems like either a perpetual reflection and/or source of imitation for this kind of culture. Anyway that’s a bit of a tangent and I’m just speculating but yeah I’d love to hear your thoughts on why you think that is if you have any.
And thanks for watching btw!
I have never been to Starbux and I never will. Coffee is worth fifty cents, no more. And any place pushing mandatory tipping deserves no tip at all, or never going there again. Especially the damn screen where minimum tip is 20%! I am not being cheap, I just don't like bullsh*t.
I should’ve clarified that the minimum tip suggestion at the Starbucks places I went to was 15% but there’s an option to put in your own percentage or not tip. The coffee is pretty good though in my opinion (not that I drink actual coffee - I’m more of a chai or matcha guy)
@@Haynza Thanks for clarifying. When I mentioned a screen requiring a minimum of 20% tip, I was not necessarily speaking of Starbucks, but I've encountered it. Outrageous! Wherever there is no waiter or table service, tipping is just insane anywhere.
Keep in mind where you are when it comes to sushi. The USA is very large, and the more inland you are means it is harder to resource a sushi bar. Sushi making is an art just as much as is a food. Good quality fresh fish is a requirement for good sushi :)
I didn’t think about that but that makes so much sense! I also noticed there weren’t as many Asian people in Nashville compared to LA and here in Australia. So that also makes sense seeing as they’re the ones who have perfected this art of sushi making. Hopefully it somehow becomes easier to resource more sushi bars in the South - especially as the Asian population grows there 🙌🏽🍣
FR FAMILY!!! Haha the pledge of allegiance GOT ME 😂😭. This was so cool to hear your thoughts!!! Love it ❤️🔥
Hahaha inspired by you having to do it as a kid in school 😆🙌🏽 glad you liked hearing my thoughts! God bless Americaaa
For the social aspect I feel like Australians oppress themselves and judgemental towards anyone that wants to express themselves. Australian identity is also somewhat dubious as it feels exclusive to european Australians and not representative to different ethnic groups with Australian citizenship.
As for Americans, the idea is that everyone is treated equally as apart of the ''declaration of independence''.
So, immigrants, feel more American than they ever felt after they get their citizenship.
Americans are famously known for being the land of the free. They are taught in school about freedom of speech, declaration of independence and opportunity. They are also the 3rd most populated country, with multiple ethnic groups merging their cultures in 336 of the major cities in the U.S., dwarfing Australias 86 cities.
Also, need to take into account that italians, irish, African Americans, koreans, etc have historical ties to the country which gives them a distinct american identity unlike Australia.
As an American, I was fascinated to hear your insight. I even chuckled at a few things you said. Admittedly, I am annoyed by the tipping thing. But it's what we do, so we do it. If you receive bad service, you can choose not to tip, which I have done. I grew up in Pennsylvania but have lived in Florida for 28 years. As a Pennsylvanian, I can relate to your pothole experiences. I used to think that PA was the pothole capital of the world. Lol. Your comments on patriotism are so true! We are very patriotic people, and we love our country. Did you see any American flags on cars? That's a thing, too. As a Christian, I can relate to your observations on small groups. My Women's Small Group is exactly how you described. I've never been to Australia, but have always wanted to visit. I've seen the movie "Crocodile Dundee" several times, but I don't think it accurately represents Australia. God bless!
Haha thanks for watching and listening to my insights! I would love to visit Florida and Pennsylvania one day. I didn’t see any American flags on cars while I was there but I’m sure there they’re lol. And yes you definitely should come visit Australia one day. Crocodile Dundee doesn’t fully represent it haha but what a classic
The sushi is more available in Sidney and Taco's is more a California food. this is logical. Because Japan is closer to Australia and Mexico is closer to the USA and with that the imigrants are from that area. I love this local stuff going on in the world.
Makes sense!
As an American I love the opportunity for financial prosperity but I think I would move somewhere less politically intense if I want to start a family and have a healthy work life balance
This is so fair. America has so many opportunities for career progression and financial prosperity like you said (especially for me as someone in the music industry). I guess somewhere like Australia would be considered less political (although with the internet these days it doesn’t matter as much where you are) and seen as somewhere deemed great for starting a family and having a good work life balance. I think it just depends on the lifestyle you want to live 🙌🏽
You dont do the computer tip at fast food and Starbucks. Thats a scam
Hahaha lowkey… so is it normal for people in America not to do the computer tip at fast food and Starbucks??
@@Haynzayes. That's a new thing in the past few years
@@Jbo2000 No way! Okay noted. I won’t feel as bad whenever I choose not to tip at these places now lol
Christianity: “finger lickin good” BAHAH 🫡🤌🏼
hahahaha spent too much time in the South 🤦🏽♂️😆😇
I can't believe you came to LA and mostly ate at sizzler. That is so sad. We have food from every part of the world here. Our Mexican food is the best in the United States.
Haha to say we only ate at Sizzler was definitely a hyperbole. We ate a few different cuisines like Asian and Italian. We even tried the Mexican food which was pretty good - definitely have to try more when I go back 🙌🏽 let me know if you have any specific recommendations for Mexican food spots
@@Haynza if you're talking downtown LA I would try El cholo. Is good and one of the oldest in Los Angeles. And I'm sure you noticed La is huge I live south of LAX and next time you come you should come here you can get fresh seafood at Captain Kidd's in Redondo Beach
@@DeniseDDS Ok noted!! Thanks so much, I’m excited to check it out next time I’m in town 🫡
Great video bro, I haven't been to America but I've heard their cheese is different too? Like that it's plastic and the cheese we eat in Australia is considered the 'fancy cheese' over there. Would love to visit some time, tho. Keep up the good content)
Thanks fam! Appreciate you tuning in. I would definitely recommend visiting America when you get the chance! In terms of the cheese, that’s actually not something I noticed. I didn’t actually buy any cheese from the grocery store though - I only ate cheese at restaurants and fast food places when it was on something like a burger. Will be sure to try it next time and see if it’s that different. I’m sure it is if the bread I had there was 😆🙏🏽
Are you Aboriginal? When I lived in the States, Americans were obsessed with Aboriginal culture and always asked me about it. Lol!
@@shenanigans3710 I am! Haha and that’s funny ‘cause this one person I met in Los Angeles asked me if I was Aboriginal and said she knew it straight away because of my chubby cheeks… lol? I was like thanks? But she was nice and excited ‘cause I think that was her first time meeting an Indigenous Australian 😆🙌🏽
@@Haynza Americans have some funny ideas about aboriginal people. They think they're like black people in America. I had to explain that they're more like native Americans. they just can't understand. That said, Aboriginal people do have chubby cheeks! Lol 🤣
Tipping has gotten out of hand at some places. I see tip jars at self service yogurt shops. Let see, I served myself and you still want a tip?
Hahaha no wayy. Yeah that’s a bit ridiculous 😩 was it good yogurt at least?
This guy is definitely from Melbourne
Hahaha from Brisbane actually. But I love Melbourne
It doesnt get any better than the south
Ahhh I had the best time in the South. Southern hospitality was definitely a thing 🙌🏽
@@HaynzaThanks for visiting mate. I like your song: Talk is cheap
@@Jbo2000 Will definitely be back. And ayye glad you like the tune! New music is coming soon :)
"Years ago we had the church. That was only a way of saying - we had each other."
Ooh I like that!
Please tell me how to leave a conversation 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I find it so awkward
Hahahaha you and me both! I’m definitely no expert and also find it awkward but what I noticed people doing in America is finding a legitimate excuse to exit conversations without being rude. For example, when I was at an event that had food, someone said, “I’m going to get one of those cookies over there.” That’s just an example. Another one is, “Well it was so lovely talking, I do have to run…” *queue the dap* Hope those help lol 🙏🏽
But yeah, I think a lot of Americans genuinely like talking though so they don’t really need to do it often. It’s definitely a skill I want to get better at 😆
If you want a family and kidds Its best to leave U. S. And faster is better.
why?
@@Bevzik 10 million illegal south Americans. But most people can probably take on a migrant
@@Jbo2000 migrants are super nutritious for the compost pile tbh!!
@@Jbo2000 whether they are legal or illegal is not relevant, they don't belong here. They have their own country.
Wow, getting patted down and bag checks at CHURCH. I must admit that's a new one. But we don't have a gun problem here? 🤔 I hope you didn't come away thinking that God should be tied to gun rights. How about a video on that idea in Australia? I would love to know how Christians there think of "guns and God". I have never understood this idea and never will.
Yeah it’s wild and, as I said in the video, so foreign to me as an Australian. It does make sense though when church shootings are a thing in parts of America. (Honestly the fact that they had security made me feel safer in that society.)
I definitely don’t think God is tied to gun rights… in fact, I believe the way of Jesus is of non-violence. And I don’t think all Americans tie the two together either. But it is interesting that there are those who do. I guess this topic also bleeds into the conversation about the toxic kind of American patriotism that exists where individuals have made an idol out of the country and its freedoms.
In terms of how us Australians view ‘God and guns’ - firstly, those aren’t ever thought of together. It’s a way more secular society and guns are not as accessible and we don’t have any cultural ties or documents like the second amendment that tell us we have the right to bear arms.
Hopefully that gives you a bit more insight! 😇
@@Haynza Well said. Thank you!
the combination of "pews" and "pew pew pews" are why America will never ever be invaded. If you think Vietnam war was a disaster... imagine what it would be like when they come see us ole boys in Appalachia lmao
Anywhere that is rural. I live in eastern WA state 2 miles from Canada. More guns in these parts than most countries have.