I am an Aussie who has been living in Japan for several years. Among the expat international community here (which is very tight) there has been a billion discussions on Japanese people, the culture, daily life, and so on. Mostly it is a lot of gripes starting with "Why do Japanese people always....?!?!"; as people go through culture shock and try to make sense of their new surroundings.

I am curious to hear about the other side of the coin. What do expats in Australia think of Australian people and life? What is your pet peeve about Australia? What can't you fathom? What stuff do Australian's do that seems ridiculous to you? What do you dislike about Australian people?

When I hit the 4 month mark of living in Japan I made a long list of stuff I hated about Japan, didn't understand, thought was dumb etc, (because it actually helped me improve my attitude!) so I would like to know what is on your list about Australia.

When I go back for holidays I notice a few things I don't like so much about my home country, stuff I never noticed before.

Please be brutally honest! I am extremely interested to know. i think it will be therapeutic for me when I have a 'bad-Japan' day.