Life Down Under

A few cultural observations.....

Americans have low 'outer walls' and high 'inner walls'.
Kiwis have high 'outer walls' and low 'inner walls'.

Americans take pride in what they have.
Kiwis take pride in getting by despite what they don't have.

And here is a guide to a few Kiwi expressions, for those of you who might just be planning to come down under anytime soon:

Avos - avocados
Barbie - cookout
Cheers - thanks
Chocka - full, overflowing
Cuppa - cup of tea
Entree - appetizer
Fizzy drink - soda pop
Flannel - wash cloth, face cloth
Flat - apartment, rental accommodation that is shared
Good on ya - congradulations, well done, proud of someone
Kanakered - exhausted, tired, lethargic
Lolly - candy
Mate - friend
Pressie - present
Shout - to treat, to buy something for someone, as in "my shout"
Sunnies - sunglasses
Take-aways - food to be taken away and eaten, carry-out
Whinge - complain, whine, moan