Comedy·Posted on 18 Sept 202018 Things My Australian Husband Taught Me, As Told By An AmericanThere are a few things you should know before you say "I do" to an Aussie.by Melissa Ann FitzgeraldBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. First up, you should know that when it comes to Aussie men, sports is the number one reason for living. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. You should never send food back, ever. And I mean ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. You should listen when he says that everything will try to kill you in Australia. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. You should be prepared for some serious bushwalking. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. You should recognise that thongs are shoes, not underwear, and they are very versatile. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You should know that date night will look very different. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. You should definitely not believe him when he says Vegemite is a substitute for Nutella. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. You should get used to being the butt of all his jokes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. You should learn that there are nicknames for basically everything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. You should be prepared for shenanigans if he has his mates around him. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. You should know he is a total coffee snob. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. You should develop a deep and long-lasting love of beer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. You should dial down your sensitivity. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. You should definitely not expect all Australians to surf. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. You should know that cricket is a very, VERY long game. View this photo on Instagram 16. You should embrace being tall — most Aussie men don't need a stepladder to look you in the eyes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. You should learn to barbecue pretty much everything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. And finally, you should just enjoy the ride. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF