From Down Under to Down South
From Down Under to Down South is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.
After moving from Australia to Tennessee in 2018, I began noticing the subtle cultural differences most people miss — the way politeness sounds different, the way goodbyes stretch longer, the way everyday moments quietly reveal what’s different.
Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something bigger.
It’s not outrage or culture wars. And it’s not a travel diary. It’s simply one Australian perspective on life between two countries.
If you’ve ever lived overseas, loved two places at once, or found yourself caught between familiar and foreign — you’ll feel at home here.
New episodes are released twice weekly as part of the broader From Down Under to Down South series across podcast and YouTube.
From Down Under to Down South
Secret Rules of Australian Culture You Must Know
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There are certain things Australians don’t explain — because we assume everyone just knows.
Say hello when you walk into a small shop.
Bring something to a barbecue.
Don’t take yourself too seriously.
After living in the United States, I’ve realised how many of these unwritten rules sit quietly beneath Australia’s laid-back surface.
In this episode, I reflect on the invisible social codes that shape everyday life back home — the small gestures and expectations that signal respect, belonging, and understanding.
It’s not about catching visitors out.
It’s about recognising that culture often lives in the details.
Having experienced both Australia and America from the inside, I’ve learned that etiquette isn’t about rigid rules — it’s about reading the room.
And when you move countries, those rooms can feel very different.
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