There's no denying that Australian culture is a truly unique thing to marvel at — but have you ever wondered what it is exactly that makes us stand out from the crowd?
Well, Reddit user u/Zeestars pondered this very question, when they asked their fellow Aussies to sound off on the topic, writing: "What's an incredibly Australian thing Aussies don't even realise is Australian?"
In the comments, Aussies came forward with a mix of fascinating and hilarious responses. Here are some of the best answers.
1. Long service leave.
—u/Goldsash
"I was told by an industrial relations commissioner the reason behind LSL was English Immigration and steam ships. After 10 years in Australia, immigrants would have married and had three kids. It was time to take them home to England to see the grandparents for one time before they passed. It was one month each way on a steam ship, and one month in England required a three month break."
—u/whatsupskip
2. Lemon, lime and bitters.
3. The rhythmic noise that accompanies a pedestrian crossing button.
4. The phrase 'stacked it.'
"I said 'stacked it' once in America, and everyone looked at me like an idiot."
—u/eeveebeana
5. The electric drill.
6. Chicken salt.
7. Musk sticks.
8. McCafe.
9. Wearing high-vis clothing to the pub.
10. Saying 'too easy.'
—u/hamjandal
11. Electrical outlets with an on/off button.
12. The added 'hip, hip, hooray!' when you sing someone happy birthday.
"Apparently, only Australia does it."
—u/Supersnazz
"Extra Australian if it peters out to silence before the final hooray."
—u/prof-kaL
13. Paw paw ointment.
14. Drive-thru bottle shops.
15. Sitting in the front of a taxi.
—u/yes14vroom
"Yep, I remember walking a few Aussie dates to their Ubers, and sometimes, she'd hop in the front seat. Took a few times before I realised she wasn't a weirdo for doing that."
"I did it out of habit in the USA once, and the driver yelled at me."
—u/[deleted]
16. Getting out of the car to greet the cops when they pull you over.
17. The Nutbush.
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18. Compulsory voting.
"A very Australian thing and the best bulwark we have against encroaching authoritarianism."
—u/skooterM
"I think there's less than 20 countries that have enforced compulsory voting, and that's including countries like North Korea. I find it fascinating how rare it is."
19. Electronic banking and instant transfers between different institutions as a standard feature.
20. Chiko rolls.
21. And finally, the hills hoist.
What do you think, Aussies, is there anything missing from the list? Or for non-Australians, are any of these suggestions things from your country, too? Let us know in the comments below!
Reddit responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.