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After living in the United States for a number of years, there are still plenty of things that surprise me about daily life here. Some are confusing. Some take getting used to. But there are also things America does genuinely well — things that stand out once you’ve lived somewhere else.

In this episode, I reflect on a few parts of American culture that have quietly impressed me since moving here. From the way communities show up for each other, to the openness of everyday interactions, to small habits that make life feel welcoming in ways I didn’t expect.

Living between two countries changes how you see both of them. Sometimes it’s the differences that stand out most clearly — and sometimes it’s the things you realise are worth appreciating.

This episode is part of the ongoing reflections from an Australian living in the American South, noticing the small cultural moments that often go unspoken.

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