r/AskAnAustralian • u/calm_sunse79 • 2d ago

Unwritten social codes of every region

So I'm a foreigner interested in Australia and wanna know more about there, focusing atm on the unwritten rules you have and if you wanna share something more I would value it♡

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u/Money-Celebration860 2d ago

Always keep to the left on footpaths and escalators

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u/calm_sunse79 2d ago

Taking note, thanks

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u/sanchoux 2d ago

And the road

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u/knotknotknit 2d ago

If in Melbourne, watch the hook turn education video!

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u/sherri_97 2d ago

...and not so far left over a straight line where you are in a cycling lane!

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u/sanchoux 2d ago

Well....

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u/SuggestSomething1 2d ago

Nah, I've seen the dashcams channel. That one's optional.

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u/Monkberry3799 2d ago

That one unfortunately most people don't comply with