America Changed Me More Than I Realized

America changed me more than I realised. After 8 years in the US, I started noticing small changes in the way I react to traffic, customer service, waiting around, appointments, and everyday life. Nothing dramatic... just little habits and expectations that slowly became normal. It wasn't until I went back to Australia that I realised how much I'd changed. It’s funny how living overseas slowly shifts the way you see things. Not in huge dramatic ways… just little habits, reactions, and expectations that quietly become normal. If you’ve ever moved overseas, lived in another country, or felt caught between two cultures, you’ll probably recognise a few of these moments. If you enjoy these kinds of reflections, there’s a Buy Me a Coffee link below. Helps keep the lights on. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownunde... 🌏 Website: https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 🐦 X: https://x.com/aussiemika74 📩 Business enquiries: michael@fromdownundertodownsouth.com Thanks for watching. Hoo roo maties. #AustralianInAmerica #ExpatLife #CultureShock 0:00 — Waiting at the Jeep Dealership 1:30 — When Service Starts Changing You 2:22 — The Restaurant Greeting Test 3:28 — Why I Stopped Going Back 4:14 — Traffic Has Changed Me Too 5:30 — Why Waiting Feels Different Now 6:25 — America Made Me Less Patient 7:13 — The Moment I Noticed It in Australia 8:25 — Slower Life vs Faster Life