The other reason I'm doing this is because I often get comments such as "Hmm, I don't really know where you're from based off your speech" or "your accent is Brit, but not really, obviously a bit Asian, but then again sounding European, although I guess it could be some kind of Australian."
So I would like to know what I really sound like. For the record I'm an Asian guy living in Australia.
Listen here with earphones: http://vocaroo.com/i/s0CXHtoRClmZ
(this site is pretty handy for no-fuss recording)
Transcript:
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One of the things that I find most amusing between the two countries is the way that each uses language. For example, in Australia, we often greet each other with the phrase, “G’day. How ya goin’, mate!” In the United States it is, “Hello, how are you?” Some other differences are that Australians say “boot,” where Americans say “trunk,” “petrol” instead of “gas,” “mobile phone” in place of “cellphone,” “potato gems” instead of “tater tots,” and “capsicums” for “bell peppers.”
When eating out, an “entree” is the main meal in America, rather than a starter, as in Australia. Meals are also typically larger and unclean foods are offered more frequently in the United States.
In addition, food is often fattier in America. At one restaurant, I thought I chose a healthy option by ordering a salad. The waitress asked if I would like it with chicken. I agreed only to find the chicken was deep-fried and oozing with a calorie-filled sauce!
In the United States, I noticed that most citizens are either athletic or obese, which is similar to Australians, many of whom are also overweight. National statistics indicate that 32.6 percent of adults are overweight and 16.4 percent are obese in Australia, while in the U.S., the figures are 34 percent and 33.8 percent, respectively.
Do Not Forget to Tip!
One thing you must never forget when in the United States is to leave a tip! Paying gratuity for service, especially for a meal, is common practice. Generally, most people tip between 15-20 percent, or higher for outstanding service, at a restaurant or cafe.
When eating out, an “entree” is the main meal in America, rather than a starter, as in Australia. Meals are also typically larger and unclean foods are offered more frequently in the United States.
In addition, food is often fattier in America. At one restaurant, I thought I chose a healthy option by ordering a salad. The waitress asked if I would like it with chicken. I agreed only to find the chicken was deep-fried and oozing with a calorie-filled sauce!
In the United States, I noticed that most citizens are either athletic or obese, which is similar to Australians, many of whom are also overweight. National statistics indicate that 32.6 percent of adults are overweight and 16.4 percent are obese in Australia, while in the U.S., the figures are 34 percent and 33.8 percent, respectively.
Do Not Forget to Tip!
One thing you must never forget when in the United States is to leave a tip! Paying gratuity for service, especially for a meal, is common practice. Generally, most people tip between 15-20 percent, or higher for outstanding service, at a restaurant or cafe.