- How many Australians drink tap water on a regular basis?
So I was having a conversation with some co workers today, somehow the subject of bottled water came up. I mentioned I just drink tap water and they looked at me and interrogated me like I was...
2,671 points3,148 comments7 d ago
- You can’t be kind and upfront with Australian men (?)
South American here, 31F. What the heck? I have been in a fair bit of dates in Australia, I have stories for days. Culturally, I am wired to be upfront, caring and thoughtful. Well, this seems to...
932 points1,627 comments7 d ago
- Do Australian indigenous peoples prefer “aboriginal” to “indigenous”?
In Canada, aboriginal is a big no-no, but I’ve seen lots and lots of Australian media refer to their indigenous nations as aboriginals. I’m just curious so I don’t say the wrong thing.
487 points934 comments4 d ago
- Why do Australians swear so much? Do they talk like that everywhere? Around their kids etc?
I thought us Irish where bad but you cunts take it to another level 😂
393 points719 comments21 h ago
- Are most Australian partner not hanging out with their partner as much as with their friends?
I'm an Asian and have an Australian partner. In my culture, it's very common that couple spend time doing many things together no matter staying home or going out. Sometimes it can be me and my...
290 points266 comments6 d ago
- David Jones Closure - why do you think a fashion department store in Australia has no longer worked?
As someone who lived overseas Harrods in London is of the same historic age and was always the fancy, off-limits place for anyone not wealthy but we loved looking and window shopping pretending we...
251 points435 comments1 d ago
- Australian women, how old were you when you first noticed men looking at you in ‘that way’?
236 points640 comments3 d ago
- MIL went into aged care and turned into a completely different person. Does she stay or do we cave and let her go home? Maybe she'll learn her lesson?
TL;DR Partner and I placed MIL (Stage 5 Alzheimer’s/vascular dementia) into a 3-week respite/trial bed after a brutal burnout. She immediately flipped, claimed we tricked her into a nursing home,...
228 points156 comments1 d ago
- Why are there never any lines to the men’s toilets?
I’m a woman btw. I just went to highpoint and stood in line to use the bathroom for 10 mins. Totally fine, not complaining, but why on earth is there never a line to the mens bathroom? Do guys...
223 points576 comments10 h ago
- Carrot in salad wraps/rolls
Hi A few months ago I was chatting with my Georgian friend (country) and I mentioned putting grated carrot in my chicken and salad wrap/roll He had never heard of this before A few weeks ago I was...
206 points180 comments5 d ago