- I had to wait for another lady to wash her hands so I could work out how to use the taps, LOL. - Jodie
- I noticed the other day that even after living in the usa 4 yrs I still walk down the aisles in the supermarket as well as along the footpaths on the left side without even thinking about it. - Tina
- Even a week ago I didn't think I'd ever figure out which coin was a dime, nickel or penny. - Cyn
- I was feeling pretty comfortable and even managed to remember which side the indicators are on! - Cyn
- Oh and I love the fairy bread idea - I was however informed by my step-daughter and her friends, how gross the idea of fairy bread was. - Tash
- As for the Outback Steakhouse, can anyone explain bloomin' onions to me? Or was I a deprived Aussie? - Mik
- He tried to get back at me by telling me that the Outback Steakhouse had BBQ koala on their menu. - Lisa
- .. is it just me that feels funny about orange cheese or is it something that grows on you over time? - Aimee
- Learning to have a much deeper appreciation for friends and family, for having the opportunity to experience somewhere different, and for being able to grow and use it as a learning experience. And also for Aussie food . .Milo will never again be taked for granted!! - Liz
- I decided early on that I was going to enjoy the differences, it isn't everyone who is given the chance to live in another country with the person that they truly love. I guess I see it as an opportunity to learn as much as I can, to experience all the things I can and to know that if I have made mistakes in my life that is okay, at least it won't be full of regrets or whatifs. - Pauline
- Don't get me started!!!!!! I was DRAGGED here by my parents as a teen!!! I had a hell of a time adjusting!! - Gaynor
- The idea of having sweet and savoury food on the same plate drives me insane! Cream sweets taking pride of place alongside stuffed mushrooms or tuna casserole is an offense to me. - Pauline
- I will never get used to panties. What happened to knickers ?? - Lynne
- Although it has been an adjustment, I have loved being in my new home. And the interesting thing is, it really feels like home to me. At the moment I really have to listen hard to hear the American accent as it all sounds quite normal. I guess what I am trying to get at is, why am I not homesick? Why is is that everyone I have talked to has either been homesick or going through it. Am I missing a homesickness gene or something? - Pauline
- Life in the US is different because it is not Australia; not better & not worse, just different, but unfamiliar. Moving is a HUGE step, but exciting, sometimes scary & everything is a new experience! There should be no competition between things OZ & things US. Look for the good & people will pleasantly surprise you! - Felicity Therese
- I pretend that I'm meaning to put the shopping in the front seat passenger side . Oh boy its even more funnier when I'm with my hubby and we both head for the passengers seat. - Samantha
- When I reached for the steering wheel I realized what I'd done. Sheepishly I looked around to make sure no one had seen me, climbed out and got back in on the left. Some habits die hard hey!!! - Kim C
- I have been here 2 years and still can't understand orange cheese...or cheese in a can. Now..that is just plain spooky!! - Adele
- I have been to the hairdressers and taken my children to one also, and NEVER tipped...ooops...Didn't know I had to. That must be the reason for my latest frizzed out perm...damn! - Shaz
- It takes such a lot of concentration to stay on the right hand side, especially at intersections. Took a wrong turn on the way home and ended up on the Interstate...now that was a tad scarey!!! - Jenni
- I swear for the first time ever (or the first time I noticed??), I actually caught myself eating with my fork in my right hand and no knife in my hand, and I didn't even know I was doing it until I went to cut something and realised!! I was so shocked I think I said something like "No way!! Look what I just did and didn't know it!" - Jodie in NC
- I'm never sure how much to give, as too little may mean that you get green hair instead of red next time, and too much is, well, too much. - Ginnie
- I swear I will never get a grip on the whole tipping thing and when it is appropriate. - Julie-Anne
- Someone give me PUBLIC TRANSPORT! - Sharon
- If you go at a less busy time of day, and sweet talk them a bit (play up the accent, it can't hurt!) they will often replace the battery for you as well. - Rene'
- I just spent 20 days down under and was taken back by the accent after being four years in the US. Sounded to me the Ockers were taking over the place!!! - Neil
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