5 American Habits That Still Baffle This Aussie After 7 Years

Send us Fan MailSeven years into living in the United States, there are still a few everyday habits that stop me mid-sentence.Not because they’re wrong — just because they’re different.From enthusiastic small talk in grocery stores to supersized portions, workplace intensity, the phenomenon of Buc-ee’s, and the way Americans relate to pets and personal space… these are the cultural details that haven’t quite become invisible to me.In this episode, I reflect on the small behavioural differences that linger — the ones you don’t notice as a tourist, but feel once you’re properly living somewhere.It’s less about shock, and more about perspective.If you’ve ever lived abroad, you’ll probably recognise the feeling: the way certain things never quite stop standing out — even years later.=======================Support the podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth🌏 Website: https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth📷 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919🐦 X: https://x.com/aussiemika74📩 Business enquiries & collaborations: [email protected] for listening.Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw