Aussies - fanny means something else in America, they aren't being rude ok.
Speak clearly - Americans sometimes have trouble with our accent - remember WE hear theirs on TV all the time.
Americans think our accent is a put on. IT ISN'T!!
Be polite to the police, they carry very big guns and are just doing their jobs.
Ask for help - Americans generally are very happy to give directions etc. I've found them , at home, to be a generous and friendly people.
Be prepared for a food selection and combination/variety which will blow your mind. They have enormous helpings - your eyes will be bigger than your stomach.
America is the place for cheap good quality clothing. Places like Gap are eerily cheap to me, while the quality is excellent.
Assume you have to tip if you are not sure. It is better to be told ' no, thats ok sir/madam' than to not tip an suffer especially in a Restuarant if you intend eating there more than once.
Aussies, Coke in LA tastes like our Pepsi and vice versa ( at least I found that )
don't try to convert them to the wonders of vegemite - it scares them.
Coors is not a bad substitute for Crown Lager but if in doubt try Labatt ( Canadian ) or take some with you.
lite beer in USA is LOW fat not LOW alcohol ( and yes there is a story behind that *hick * )
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