Cultural Comparasons Part 1

Ways in which Australians are incredibly progressive:

1. Public toilet facilities almost always include a ‘Parent’s Room’, typically out fitted with a diaper table, bathing sink, nursing chair, and often a microwave oven for heating formula.
2. More people than not bring their own bags to the grocery store.
3. Applicator-free tampons are the norm.
4. Most restaurants are BYOB – with no corkage fee. This may be the most civilized practice I have ever witnessed.

Ways in which Australians are incredibly backwards:

1. The Australian public has an unfortunate infatuation with the worst of American pop culture, including Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and George Bush.
2. Gigantic shopping malls are typically anchored by two or more major grocery stores, which seldom have direct access, meaning you must wind through a maze of escalators and ramps to find a market, only to discover that right in front of the store entrance are several independent fresh food stalls featuring superior meat, seafood, bread, and produce. Finding your car again requires steadfast orienteering skills.
3. Cricket.
4. There is no such thing as half-n-half.