So there are a lot of things that Australians say and do differnetly than us and here are a few sayings/terms/practices that I have found entertaining!
-Restrooms are called toilets
-Some bottles of beer are called stubbys
-They drive on the left side of the road and walk on the left side of the sidewalks
-There are no real trucks...most of the trucks look like cars in the front with beds in the back
-They use the metrics system
-Some bars are called hotels
-Signs say mind your step instead of watch your step
-A case of beer is called a slab
-Speed limit signs are just red circles with numbers in them
-Pedestrian signs are just of the feet
-Yield signs say give way
-People are called blokes
-Ketcup is call tomato sause
-Liquor stores are called bottle shops
-Take out food is called take away
-In the north and western areas, some people talk about length of trips as in how many stubbies it will take
-Fries are called chips
-Wifi isn't free in most places/hotels
-Passing lanes are called overtake lanes
-They have really good lemon soda called Solo
-Cookies are called biscuits
-Starburst makes gummy babies...super weird I know and they look creepier than they sound
-Gas stations are called servies
-Candy is called lollies
-Elevators are called lifts
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