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I read people say online that Americans are loud. What does this mean, exactly? Is it literal volume or is it our personality/presentation? Something else?

I may be moving to Australia because of my wife’s job, and I want to better understand this. I want to assimilate and I don’t want to be annoying. I’m personally pretty low key and listen more than speak, but this is my perception of myself.

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[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So here's a Canadian answer.

I have found that, on average, Americans speak at a higher volume than folks from my country. At the same time, they seem more willing to share things that we wouldn't except in more familiar company. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing, but there are times when I would recommend a touch more discretion.

For the most part I think you'll be fine in Australia. Just whatever you do, DON'T support Collingwood and DON'T drink Fosters.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ha! Thank you for the comment.

Fosters? Seriously? When there are craft brews? I’m going to be drink the craft or wines…I just wish weed was legal.

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

Oh, just a note. Don't look for a "pub" or a "bar". For some obscure reason, a drinking establishment is called a "hotel". I don't know why but that's the way it is. I spent about 45 minutes wandering around trying to find a place for a bite and a drink. Finally had to flag down a local.