Comments by "Teagirl009" (@Teagirl009) on "American Reacts to Mistakes NOT to make in Australia 2022" video.

Most of these are common manners and not really specifically Australian. Take with a grain of salt because I don't think this all accurate. I disagree about the punctuality thing. If it's work, yes of course. But socially most people I know are a little late these days and as long as you let them know it's not a big deal. Certainly not in my family and friends circle. I think maybe you misunderstood re the languages. Also I guarantee you there's a hell of a lot of languages spoken in Australia too. Just as much if not more than the USA. 30% of our population were born overseas! Try visiting Sydney. Lived there the last 15 years and you'll hear every language under the sun spoken in public. And I disagree with her re the work place anyways. I worked in a large office for years and some of staff were from India and would speak Hindi with each other. Didn't bother anyone. Obviously it wasn't in a staff meeting for example. But between themselves sure. And others spoke mandarin to each other too. If it's a medical work place then you must speak English because it's vital in that environment. But many Asian or Greek restaurant owners and staff for example speak their own languages between themselves and Infront of customers. No one cares lol. Sounds to me like maybe she's had a negative experience in the work place and has decided this is all of Australia. The only time it would be considered rude is if you were in a group conversation and two people suddenly switched to their native language and excluded you. But most people wouldn't do that. I've never known anyone to get a fine for putting feet up. I see people doing it. Agreed please and thank you always. Most people don't say "I beg your pardon". That's quite formal. People often say "what was that?" Or "sorry what did you say?"
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