Friday, February 18, 2011

Australia vs. USA

Here are some standout differences I've noticed thus far:

-Everything is so much more expensive than the states.
-The sun is a fucking beast.
-I love Cooper's Pale Ale and Kangaroo tacos almost as much as I love Kate.
-No shirt, No shoes, No worries.
-Wages are much higher here which offsets the high cost of everything. [ex: A cashier at a supermarket makes about $20.00/Hr. WTF???]
-Goon turns you into a silly tipsy bastard who won't shut up.
-I missed my calling as a cricket player, such a fun sport to watch. Seriously.
-There's a difference between a barbie and a grill, the grill is the top portion of the oven. It cooks differently.
-The toilets have two flushing options: one for #1 and…well you get the idea.
-All of the electric outlets have an on-off switch. So, you can plug something in but still need to flip the switch to make it work, thereby conserving energy. Must be too green for America?
-In Australian grocery stores you won't find the eggs in the cold section, but rather near the cereal in the middle of a given aisle. They say it's safe and the eggs are fluffier. 


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