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I wrap my Christmas presents without tape to reuse the wrapping paper every year: ‘It saves money’

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:53 GMT, 13 December 2023 | Updated: 21:53 GMT, 13 December 2023 A young woman wraps her Christmas presents without tape every year so that she can reuse the wrapping paper. Lucy, from Melbourne, bought thick wrapping paper and ribbons years ago and has since recycled the … Read more

I’m 38 and never wanted kids – but now I’ve changed my mind and feel like I’ve lost the opportunity

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By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:43 GMT, 12 December 2023 | Updated: 23:43 GMT, 12 December 2023 A 38-year-old woman who swore off a traditional life has broken down crying after realising she does want children.  Melissa Persling, from Idaho, US, focused on her career throughout her 20s and didn’t want to settle … Read more

I did a Zoom job interview with Aldi Australia and they asked me to do sit-ups and star jumps to prove my fitness

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By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:25 GMT, 6 December 2023 | Updated: 00:40 GMT, 7 December 2023 An Australian job seeker was baffled by some unusual demands made in an interview with Aldi – but others believe the employers’ request was reasonable. An ‘over-zealous manager’ requested the female interviewee do push ups, sit … Read more

We turned up to clean a client’s home and couldn’t believe the note they left out: ‘This is a first’

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:24 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 11:24 GMT, 7 December 2023 Professional cleaners were shocked to find a note waiting for them when they arrived at a client’s house. Carpet cleaning experts Mark and Dean, from the UK, expected their next job to be a routine appointment … Read more

This is why I always keep a pair of pink tongs in my car in Australia: ‘It’s my go-to diving solution’

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By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:28 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 23:29 GMT, 7 December 2023 A Melbourne woman has revealed the ‘genius’ reason why she keeps a pair of pink silicone tongs in her car.  Brittany Nash admitted she’s not the best driver and often struggles to reach the ticket … Read more

I am Italian – here is where Australians have gone terribly wrong with their ‘cafe culture’

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By Belinda Cleary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:20 GMT, 23 November 2023 | Updated: 07:45 GMT, 23 November 2023 An Italian traveler claims Australians have gone too far with coffee culture after finding out about babycinos and puppucinos. Mattia De Nardi took to TikTok to express his distaste at the beverages – which aim … Read more

The moment Aussie woman discovers an ‘abandoned house’ with eerie note on the door

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:11 GMT, 14 November 2023 | Updated: 13:47 GMT, 14 November 2023 A woman was left reeling after discovering an ‘eerie’ note taped to the window of an abandoned house in rural Australia. The stockbroker came across the unoccupied home on a walk and decided to check … Read more

I use these two psychology-backed comebacks when I’m insulted by someone – and they work so well they never dare try it again

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:07 GMT, 2 November 2023 | Updated: 07:07 GMT, 2 November 2023 A psychologist has shared the two stellar comebacks that will guarantee no one ever insults you again. Grayson Allen is a University of Cambridge graduate who regularly shares psychological tips and tricks like how to … Read more

These are the four tricks I use to stop rude people in their tracks: ‘Say this and they’ll never cross you again’

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:59 BST, 20 October 2023 | Updated: 05:59 BST, 20 October 2023 A confidence coach has revealed the four phrases to say if someone is rude to you in public – and exactly how to obtain the upper hand. Gina Hatzis swears by putting bullies and impolite … Read more

US expat living in Sydney ‘loves’ the ‘uniquely Australian’ habit of thanking the driver when they get off the bus

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By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:01 BST, 12 October 2023 | Updated: 06:01 BST, 12 October 2023 An American living in Sydney has noticed something very ‘unique’ Australians do on public transport.   Brooke Laven was surprised to learn people greet and thank bus drivers when they get on and off the bus.  … Read more

Since moving to Melbourne from California I’ve learned several strange things about Aussies I never knew

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:33 BST, 29 September 2023 | Updated: 09:41 BST, 29 September 2023 A young American woman who has lived in Australia for a year has shared the ‘strangest’ things she has noticed about life Down Under. Tate Duane, who is originally from California and now living in … Read more

I put my kid’s $10 toy on Facebook Marketplace – and it led to one of the most bizarre exchanges I’ve ever had: ‘Is this some kind of scam?’

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A mum was left scratching her head after receiving a strange response from a ‘grandma’ who wanted to buy a $10 toy from her on Facebook Marketplace.  Katie, from Calgary, Canada, was getting rid of some things her one-year-old daughter had grown out of and listed an ‘activity centre’ on the online marketplace for $10. … Read more

I’ve just moved to Australia from Thailand and I have one major complaint about toilets Down Under

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:26 BST, 22 September 2023 | Updated: 06:26 BST, 22 September 2023 Expats who have moved to Australia often face unexpected cultural differences – but many of them seem to have one same complaint.  May, from Thailand, recently moved to Queensland and has been struggling to use the toilet … Read more