Regarding pricing, you forgot to mention that in NZ the price includes all taxes. So annoying in the US to buy something, and the stated or listed price is not the actual price.
@@georgetteparsons4474 i think in nz we feel like its deceptive because we don't have 1 cent coins so it isn't actually that price, if you can't get the price right then the product is probably wrong too
I think the USA and Canada are the only countries in the world where the price on the ticket is not the price you pay at the till. I think including the tax in the price is a much better system.
This only happens with a rising market. You have to decide what it's worth to you. When the latest bubble blows you will start seeing prices again. This is entirely a market situation driven thing.
I remember a time not long ago that they published the price of real estate. No anymore, and I don't understand why. It's not like we don't already know it's going to be ruinously expensive.
Kiwi here also. It's just contempt for buyers. It's the whole sketchy "whaddaya want for it?" ... "What's it worth to ya?" situation, where the real estate agent (what you call "realtors") won't give you a straight answer, and you can't just jump online to see what's available for the money you want to spend if you're thinking of moving. Does my freaking head in!!
about the negotiation thing, yes lol. i work at an op shop, and it's common for people from other cultures to try and haggle, and it pisses us all off, especially when stuff is so cheap. we have signs but no one reads them. the price is what it is. also, because we (op shops) are CHARITIES, it seems particularly rude because we're not getting the money, it's going to a charitable cause, so it's seen as immoral to try to haggle. we're just like 'ma'am, the adidas jacket is literally just $7 :| '
@@hellovanite "new world" we have always been a country of immigrants, europeans were only here barely 200 years ago, and asians shortly after. unless you are maori and speak maori, complaining about immigration is hypocritical.
@@shadycatz85 Actual asian immigration has only happened en mass in the last 30yrs so please don't make comments if you aren't old enough to have lived through at least 4 decades. Immigration is necessary but to say it doesn't affect the culture of a country especially one as small as ours is incredibly naive. There are definitely good things and those generally do out way the bad but there are things that perhaps if given the choice we would not choose to adopt. Your woke homogeneous pov is not a real thing and I am of Maori decent. Anyone can go to any country and proclaim that everyone is an immigrant except for those deemed indigenous but if you go back far enough there will be conquests predating the maori and first nations of most countries so what then? To go to some ones country and act like a knob and then say so what to a European whose family might be 6 generations back when you're fresh off the boat is a dick move. A countries culture does evolve but there can be centuries where there is only slight change. People aren't complaining about change in demographics they're complaining about changes in attitude. There has definitely been a shift in the Kiwi demographic via immigration that has changed what was for eons our make up and yes in some sense attitudes more prevalent to other countries are now seen more here. Its a fact and it's also okay. But we can point it out good and bad without your woke finger pointing like you actually know something.
I am in Oregon, we don't haggle much here, except at garage sales. I hate haggling, that's half the reason I didn't go back into Mexico when I was near the border, it was constant. Just me me the price, I'll decide yes or no. Good for you NZ.
Lol lol our Kiwi accent 😆😄Btw in Ohio, I almost died when i went to someone's house for dinner and we ate primerib off paper plates , AT THE DINNER TABLE!!.... wth sacrilege & I was gobsmacked lol 😂..dumbie me thought they couldn't afford plates SO I BOUGHT them some lol lol 😆
Yeah I think that's the defining difference for us as kiwis! 👍Paper plates not at the table as we would only use those for a large party situation.. Still likely to hire or borrow from local marae or community group for real dinnerware if we have access and not lazy.. 😅
I think that much of the reason to use real plates and cutlery is also because of etiquette/tradition. Like disposable things can be seen as 'cheapening' an occasion and taking away from the specialness of it. But it's not a hard and fast rule. We certainly use it, but usually it's planet friendly/recyclable.
re: vowel sounds as a kiwi, i've always found american accents to be weird with vowels too. you mentioned Auckland, and to me when you say it, it sounds like Ockland i've noticed it's mainly with 2 vowels together - like whenever i hear an american say the name Craig, to me it sounds like you're saying Creg
As a Pommie I had fun with the Kiwi accent. Tent “pig” and “Swumming lissons”. In Auckland I actually saw “Fush and Chups” on a sign. Kiwis have a great sense of humour and they and Aussies are always ribbing one another with good humour (humor) 😅 about their countries and rugby.
Aussie Version: "Feesh & Cheeps shop opens at Sex (6) pm". Kiwi version: "Fush & Chups shops opens at Sux (6) pm" I wonder how a Yank would say it lol!🤔
Some say it was a reference to a favoured fruit, others that it was from Australia as a reference to "Prisoner Of Mother England". I guess we'll never know. As a Kiwi and as a Pom myself, I use 'em all without rancour. Frankly it doesn't matter a damn, it's the nature of the person that matters and the emphasis on the word when used. Anyone using epithets is a total prick, no?@mrdavros8908
What we pronounce to us is Fish & Chips but what people hear from other countries is Fush & Chups. I have found that listening to Americans to me they draw their words out at the end but only in person, when they are in videos like this they sound like us to me. Weird but true.
When I lived in Japan years ago, I used to have a lot of American friends and they couldn't believe that if I said pen or pin that my NZ friend (I am a Kiwi too) could actually tell the difference between the two words because to them it sounded exactly the same. It is true, we do pronounce the vowels differently. I tried very hard as a language teacher there but struggled to teach vowels to my poor Japanese students. The worst was ee and ea (ge: beer vs bear). They pretty much sound the same the way I pronounce them. I did try to teach my students about using context to guess the meaning of words they didn't know anyway, but they did get some extra practice at that with my vowels!! Absolutely, I did also learn with my American friends not to talk about big decks! Other linguistic confusion included talking about cardys (cardigans), brekkies (breakfast) etc. And I will never forget the look on his face after my American boyfriend apologised as he had to head away without spending much time with me that day and me telling him "No worries, give me a ring tomorrow". I meant a phone call, he thought I meant a marriage proposal. The panic on his face was truly something to behold! By the way, your copy of Kiwi vowels was pretty good!!
Having an Eccent (accent) of your own tone of voice Whenever the individual is from Texas 'U.S.A' , England 🇬🇧, Walsh, Scotland, 🇦🇺Ozzie 🪃 Australia......... Doesn't matter too much on us Aotearoa - New Zealander's, just as long as you say the Word right 'As best as you can say it'
I am really surprised that tipping wasn't on this list. In New Zealand it is very, very rare to tip restaurant staff. We just pay the amount listed on the menu and we don't haggle them down or pay extra in the form of a tip.
@@tainedonovan4983 since when is it illegal in NZ to accept tips? Different bars/restaurants have different rules when accepting tips, like whether individual staff keep tips, or if it's split up evenly, or at one restaurant i worked it we used our tips for staff parties. But it's legal as far as I know 😅 we just don't expect tips because we're paid a decent wage ($21.20 is minimum atm), although we definitely appreciate tips if our service goes above and beyond
Biodegradable plates are an option for picnics but if I were served on one in a house? That’d be SUPER awkward 😬 I see Americans do it a lot and I always wonder how they justify the environmental impact, does that cross peoples mind? Very different culturally.
I don't think they do. I know specifically some of the mommy vloggers here on TH-cam are unrepentant about it and it's actually disgustingly selfish when you think about it for more than a second. The utter waste for no reason is gross
There is an etiquette around paper plates. They are perfectly fine for a picnic/BBQ in a public place. They are acceptable for a backyard BBQ or hangi. They are also acceptable if the household in question is in the process of shifting, as the regular plates may be packed away.
The mother of our American friend only uses disposable plates, cups, and cutlery in her home in the US and she puts out two massive bags of rubbish EACH WEEK. And she's just one person. Maybe she eats a lot of processed food covered in packaging? Apparently most houses on her street consume the same way.
I love this idea! A couple of friendly interviews might also promote what your saying about how we are friendly as a people re how we also engage and view things..
Nor sure I totally agree with the idea that these things are "never" done. 1) This is mostly due to the current very high house prices as most properties are either auctioned or tendered at the moment. You will see more than the occasional listing with a price on it though, it's just a bit rarer these days. 2) Totally disagree with this one. It has been getting better, but you'll still see a lot of things for $9.95 or for $79 for example. Just look at the petrol prices... 3) This one is true only if you are going to another person's house to eat. If you're just going around to visit then going empty-handed is fine. 4) Not as much as it is in the bigger cities in the USA, but is certainly increasing. Where I am has quite a few electronic billboards now, though it's not going to compare with Times Square. 5) Mostly true, though most bigger restaurants will ask if you want water and bring it over. Cafes do so less though will often bring it over if asked. Something you missed here is that Kiwis don't tip their waiters. 6) Paper plates are for informal gatherings. If you are doing a dinner party for adults, weddings, Christmas, etc, then real plates and cutlery should be used. Paper plates are for when you're doing a BBQ (sausage sizzle not Texan), picnic, or a kid's Birthday. Basically, if you're going to dress up nice and/or eat at a table then paper/plastic plates should not be used. Most homes also have paper towels, but they are mostly used for things like cleaning or cooking. 7) About the only things you negotiate for here are houses and cars. 8) The only thing I can say here is that you have weird ears that hear funny. And it's Aussies that have issues with the work "six"!
According to my friend who moved here from England two years ago we swap our ‘i’ and ‘e’ around but ‘beach’ also sounds like a swear so I have no clue at this point
@@jaynepowell6864 thing is. No one ever say deck. Its called a balcony!!! And no one will ever ask you to sit on their deck 😂 its such an odd request. we will simply ask if you want to go outside and if you are outside we will ask if you if you would like a seat. why would you ask people to sit on a deck in the first place? like no mate, id rather sit on your cat
You mean we don't speak "American" English lol Watched a documentary on English history New Zealand & Sydney English were frozen English language. We use old terms and way of pronunciation. Not even used in Britain Same as Quebec Canadians French is frozen
Our daughter have been living in NZ for around 20 years on our firsts visit we notice some differences but by now we are all used to it . We visit every year except for the last two , hopefully can visit and see them this coming summer .
Small population means businesses rely upon repeat or favorable referrals to keep going. Can't afford to drive customers away. New Zealanders tend to build lasting relationships with businesses, huge trust factor. Before social media, a major TV program called Fair Go would go into bat for customers that were ripped off. National shaming, telling it like it is. Fair Go is still going, helping to get justice for all.
Paper plates and plastic utensils are perfectly permissable at picnics away from home on a beach or park bbq's. However....you pack it all up and dispose of it at home cos the rubbish bins at public places aren't really geared for it. Certainly in Auckland. I do like that the public bbq's are always stocked with wood or small charge if you're using gas and there's a tap nearby. All we do is rock up with food and utensils. Do they have those in the States?
I'd actually say a lot of people wouldn't even use them for picnics. We (and a lot of people I know) have their picnic basket which came with plastic washable cutlery and crockery. Toss it all in the chilly bin after the food has been eaten and take home to wash and reuse next time
Must admit ALOT of real estate ads don't have house prices but I would say 70% do have prices advertised but expensive houses or unique house don't or say POA (price on approval) or Auction.
You get we have another language in NZ, right. The linguistic specialists say we are pronouncing Maori vowels in English words. That way it sounds so wrong. Love your videos, but please remind you viewers that NZ is very small and we don't have the economy of scale that America does. So no freebies.
I worked in California and my boss was a Kiwi and it was hilarious. I would get emails from my colleagues asking what our boss was saying as they didn't understand our colloquialisms. A classic one was the boss was ringing in to get out sales numbers and he was tired and calling from his hotel room on the east coast. He said to one of my colleagues that he was 'knackered'. She said in a very loud voice in her Oklahoma accent..."You are what? Naked in your hotel room."
I remember when they phased out the .95 and .99 in pricing. It was when they got rid of the 5c piece and giving change was made easier with whole numbers rather than rounding up and down if someone pays in cash.
After moving here from the States, I listened to an interview with an American. He was describing how willing Americans were to relinquish quality in their daily lives. McDonald's or Starbucks find paper cups cheaper, easier to use, customers seem very happy and willing with decreasing their quality of life. He couldn't understand it, why people would accept a lower quality of life. It really struck me and I have never used a paper plate, nakin or cup since. And I love it. 'I am worth it' is just a slogan in the US but now I live it. If a Cafe here has just paper cups I leave.
It's hard to hear comments like that when your not American, relinquishing quility in life because we use compostable straws cups plates isn't relinquishing life it's inharnising life you would think
The thing is,, kiwis don’t scam on prices that’s why negotiating isn’t a thing, it’s a fair price for labour, GST etc.. you are expected to pay what the retailer prices their product for. NZ is a small place we take care of our resources hence paper plates are only for kids parties
Ha, really enjoyed this video, I did think it was odd when I visited family in the States that they had paper plates when we were just eating at home. They had proper plates too but the paper seemed convenient. In NZ we use to advertise house prices but, that all stopped about 15 to 20 years ago when auctions became popular.
The same here, I was most surprised visiting my son for the first time, and paper plates were used for every meal. It must create a huge amount of extra rubbish, as they don't recycle in their town either.
As a kiwi, I think tipping and GST not being included in the advertised price would be the hardest for me to get used to if I went to America. Also, word of mouth and social connections are so important in NZ. My parents like to say "it's not what you know it's who you know".
Lol yep the paper plate thing 😅 Being in the US I was low-key bothered when everyone was serving food on paper plate... But yeah, totally normal in the US
@@blablabla2616 lol not always but in a household with 4 kids and lazy parents yeah they used them a lot but still had dishes stacked high. I really hated the level of waste over there, absolutely shocking
We absolutely still use .99 and .95 prices, constantly. If you're paying in cash then it gets rounded accordingly because our smallest cash denomination is 10c, but you're paying electronically then it stays at that price. House prices aren't "listed" because it generally works in the realtors favour - no listed price means prospective buyers are trying to guess, knowing they're competing with other buys, and so guess higher. You do sometimes get "offers over $x" on property ads but that's generally when they've failed to sell for a while. You need to research the market, look at nearby property sales prices and compare them to get an idea of what a house is likely to sell for . Paper plates will generally only be used at a casual affair, picnic, backyard BBQ, etc. If you're having a larger event and don't want to use disposable, easiest thing is to rent the cups & plates. Also paper towels are very common, but usually hidden away in cupboards etc.
Oh my you nailed our vowel changes! My husband has clients who are mainly from the US (all over) and has to change the way he pronounces his companies name because his clients can't understand.
@@RM-ti8nf IT's funny how its called English but it was only in the usa that people had trouble understanding me. It was fine in England, maybe because we are closer to English than American?
@@annaboivin9209 could well be. As an older kiwi, I feel more aligned to England than America, but not sure about our young ones... I've heard the word, aks (instead of ask) being used by younger ones now, and that started in America.
Regarding the manipulating prices using the .99 they do use that strategy within many stores and supermarkets in NZ now. It was okay when we used to have 1,2,5 cent pieces but they have been out for years and the stores continued to price things at .95c or .99c. *Note: absolutely love your videos :)
The negotiations thing. Being raised here I was never taught to. Thank god my husband had experience with it when we went to Thailand a few years ago. I know now it’s expected there but I felt rude doing it.
I'm a Kiwi living in the UK - been here for nearly 40 years but my NZ accent still prevails. I was in Bala, North Wales, recently eating at a cafe and asked for a bottle of the local pale ale called "Shedhead". Not quite the way the word came out to my friend's delight and the waitress's confusion. Playing badminton, if the score involves a "ten" I am invited to voice the score - that one's getting very old. We visited home a few years back - my sister is a primary school teacher in Auckland and showed us around her school. On her home classroom wall was the usual plethora of teaching reminders issued one presumes by the local education authority. One of these related to homophones. Hair, hare, hear, and here - all being taught as having the same pronunciation. The English side of me sees the issue, the Kiwi side not so much.
Re the pricing. There are still a lot of prices with he.95 or .99 which doesn't really make a difference but I learnt in my accounting studies that one of the reasons the .95 or .99 was used was because it prevented fraud among employees. They had to open the till to give change, they couldn't just pocket the $$. Now of course with eftpos this now is null and void. From a KIWI
The prices haven't been on houses in recent years because it has been a seller's market. Believe me you will see more pricing over the next few months as it has changed to a buyers market.
The property bubble has produced significant impacts on inequality in New Zealand, which now has one of the highest homelessness rate in the OECD and a record-high waiting list for public housing
Re: not putting price on real estate, that’s the case when the housing market is a “seller’s market”. NZ has been a sellers market for about a decade. But when the market becomes a buyers market, you’ll see sale prices listed. With inflation and borrowing costs heading upwards we may see a buyers market and more visible real estate pricing.
Real estate AUCTIONS don’t have prices, because they’re auctions. Property Sales, have prices, that are openly stated, but they’re usually open to negotiating. No we don’t do the hard sell…..people are trying their damndest to introduce it here, but it so far thank god, hasnt really taken off because NZers tend to turn off when folks try to shove crap down their throats. And no you DONT “negotiate” at op shops. That IS incredibly rude….op shops are charities!! And yeah ofc we have accents……..unlike Americans apparently….y’all jes talks funny.
Accents differ around the country, never heard anyone say fush n chups, slightly received accents in Christchurch, but different in Dunedin,North island has its regional differences as well.
Yes I agree about the accents differing around NZ. I was told by an American penpal that I didn't have much of a Kiwi accent. My Nanna was English and mum was also born there so maybe I picked up their accents a bit when growing up.
@@Kiwiamericans Although it is in advertising, it’s more like a joke to make fun of our own accent. Even for those of us who don’t pronounce it that way.
I don’t know Aanyone who speaks like that in NZ, especially fish and chips. Many people use paper plates under certain circumstances. And we don’t haggle in an op shop because it’s going to charity and is already cheap.
That no price on houses thing is just a real estate agent gimmick. Most Kiwis hate it too. I have changed agents for 2 houses I sold after they said that we should list on tender or auction. All having no price listed does, is wastes my time and the potential buyers time.
Aluminium has become aluminum and Missile missil. I don't think it's the kiwis who are dropping off vowels 🙄. We haven't "changed" our vowel sounds, what you're hearing is known as an accent. And saying aks instead of ask.... another Americanism and what the hell is that about 😅
I live in nz and I don’t think I have even seen something selling as a whole number. It always ends in 95c or 99c. The reason for not putting prices on houses now is to try get an offer a lot more than the house value. Way to many greedy people in nz
Tara….SO good…..just loved it….simply explained and funny…..I love your giggle when you think something is funny. I am going to Los Angeles on the 14th and San Francisco on the 21st …Woo Hoo…we are up and running again ….Go The Koru. Chicago nonstop commences again in September as does New York. It’s exciting stuff…….Hope you are all well. BB
The New Zealand accent is often voted #1 accent in the world. (Really annoyed Trevor Noah a few years back when South Africa came 2nd behind New Zealand on a global poll). I am not joking about this, although I am sure the person that said it was making fun of my accent when they replied, some twenty years ago... I ordered some Ice Tea in a Jack in the Box in San Diego drive through, and the lady in the window said: "We don't serve Lasagna here".
I once watched a house renovation show on Netflix here in the UK that was from New Zealand, and the amount of laughing I have had when the houses had a "deck"... 🙈🤣
The thing about ‘deck’ is that the way kiwis say ‘what you’re thinking it sounds like’ is very different to “deck” so if we were to, for whatever reason, put them in the same sentence, you’d tell them apart easily and “deck” wouldn’t sound as funny because you can hear how it sounds in comparison.
You should tell Air New Zealand about showing the international return air fare - most people want to know what it cost with the return ticket - Haven't seen it lately because most of the NZ travel agents are closed - Most of the travel agencies here have brochure hotel rates as per person (PP) - Now these are deceptive pricing practices from these sectors in NZ.
Love your interpretation of our NZ accent and I feel for you. I've traveled quite a bit in the US and yes I love your country too, but, yip, and, I mean but, domestic flights when the flight attendants get up and explain the use of the safety equipment and evacuation, I have to say, these people are speaking a language that sounds a lot like english, but there's no way I can understand what they are saying, just saying.
It was funny one time at AKL and they announced a passenger for Whangerei to please "come to the chicken counter" clearly a place in danger of counting chickens before they hatch!
I'll always negotiate with car dealerships and if they don't wanna negotiate then I take my business to another, I'm negotiating what to have for dinner tonight "fish & chips" or "fush n chups" 😂 🤣
I’m a Kiwi and actually most of your accents were uncannily accurate. Also - you’re right about not saying the word deck to an Australian. I had an unfortunate misunderstanding on the phone to an Aussie friend. It was very funny when I cleared it up, but Kiwis need to be careful - and maybe use the word verandah instead. :-)
Haggling is more common in Auckland, especially on things like cars or second hand goods. But I've had plenty of good discounts on new appliances over the years. However, we tend not to negotiate at charity shops because it isn't right, they need the money. And if you buy an item on Trade Me, that's a binding contract, not an opportunity to arrive and haggle, like a few people seem to think!!
I don’t know who you hang out with or who told you New Zealanders don’t use paper plates…that’s news to me. I just ate off a paper plate at a gathering today cause who wants to do dishes for 200 people?
We run a sports bar and do catering. Depending on the booking we will still use paper plates. Totally acceptable in general. However we did today a business Xmas function and we used all our proper plates and cutlery. It gives that next level for that more special event. But I wouldn't say it is frowned upon to used paper plates at all.
Befriended the best New Zealanders when we were all teaching English in Japan. Definitely noticed all of these with them, even outside of their country! 🇳🇿
It's all sorts of price ranges however. It's because the market is (was) so hot that if you left it up to the buyers to put in offers FOMO would end up netting the seller way more than the property is worth or they might have expected. Say you put a 1.1 asking on the ad, it tells buyers that you'll take 1.1 but if you go to auction and start at 900k pretty quickly (historically) the bids would surpass 1.1
Loads of places in the US now (casual dining) doing counter service and fill your own water cups, clear and stack your plates when you’re done. Especially the more hipster places (taco/burger joints) At least where I’m at in Colorado. Staff will bring your food out to your table though. Maybe sign off the times with labour/labor costs. Also where I’m at in the mountains places are just so busy and staffing issues you’re much more likely to have to “ fend for yourself” at more places. I’m seeing a shift happening from traditional American restaurants with smaller menus, smaller portion sizes, farm to table. People want to eat healthier I think. Maybe not in the small town Midwest yet though lol. Might take another generation for that to happen
00:40 🏡 Real Estate Pricing: New Zealanders typically don't put the price on real estate, making it challenging for buyers to know the cost upfront. 01:22 💰 Pricing Tactics: Goods and services are priced with whole numbers; New Zealanders avoid deceptive pricing like $8.99 and prefer straightforward, exact amounts. 02:17 🍷 Gift Giving: It's a cultural norm to bring something when visiting someone's house, even if told not to; empty-handed visits can make New Zealanders uncomfortable. 02:47 🚫 Limited Advertising: New Zealanders don't have pervasive advertising; marketing tactics are often traditional, relying on word of mouth and direct mail. 03:54 🍞 No Free Bread: Unlike the U.S., New Zealand restaurants don't serve free bread, crackers, or provide free refills on drinks. 05:56 🗳 Voting Challenges: Voting from overseas can be complicated, and only a small percentage of overseas voters manage to cast their votes; mobile voting is being explored. 06:59 🍽 No Paper Plates: New Zealanders avoid using paper plates, emphasizing sustainability and disliking the idea of serving on disposable items. 08:39 💬 Limited Negotiation: Negotiating prices, even for second-hand items, is not common in New Zealand; many transactions follow a set price without much room for bargaining. 09:56 🔠 Pronunciation Differences: While English is spoken, New Zealanders pronounce vowels differently, often changing or adding letters, which may take some getting used to.
House prices used to be stated. The real estate industry started pushing sellers to auctions and tenders because it meant more commission for them and less work. When a house has a sale price on it . The agent has to find buyers and then gets a fixed percentage as a commission. When it goes to auction or tender ,there are a load of extra fees that are added on: the auction process, advertising etc. It's all a big con
In supermarkets here in nz the 2nd one is not true, hear me out, I have gone to the supermarket with my parents and the mince pies were 5.67 yeah then they changed it to 6 dollars the day later
I think quite often it's not so much that Kiwis (or anyone) pronounce a word a certain way (we don't say fush and chups, for example, to our own ears) - it's that the ear/brain listening can't discern the subtle differences in how we do say our vowels. While we hear a clear difference between how we say "diff" and "duff" the difference, to someone's whose ear is "attuned" differently, can't pick it up and they sound the same. That's my hypothesis anyway... I know when I listen to tonal languages I have a lot of trouble discerning the different tones - not because the speakers are not using different tones but because I've not learned to hear them. I do my best to reproduce the tones I think I've heard and they shake their heads wondering how on Earth I could think that what has just burbled out of my mouth sounded even remotely like what they just so clearly said! I've probably just thanked them for the beautiful trash instead of the beautiful gift!! 🙂 I've helped quite a few people who don't speak English learn how to pronounce a word by singing it to them and then both of us singing it together. I don't know why that is but it seems that we can hear the differences more clearly when things are sung than when they are spoken. Ask a kiwi to sing "Fish and Chips" and see if it sounds like "fush and chups" to you. And then ask them to sing "Fush and Chups". I'd be interested to know if they still sound the same to you. :-)
Lol the accent thing we pretty chill 😃, as a kiwi I'm annoyed as well by the no price thing on houses, currently looking and I get tired of emailing them all asking for the price lol
They don’t want to tell you the price because for you to find out you have to call the real estate agent & that gives them a chance to engage with you, they do the same in Australia, it will say POA (price on application)
When I moved to Australia in the 80s Aussies or not necessarily Aussies but people not used to Kiwi accents would repeat certain words I would say or ask us to repeat words because sometimes they would have a chuckle or a laugh at the way we said it like the usual words fish six chips and various other words just recently deck! which I had no idea why it was amusing being here so long apparently there's an Ad about cleaning your deck ! In NZ I think, so you can imagine why the hilarious nature of the kiwi accent to some people 😁 and another word they used to ask me to say here was cinnamon ! I was perplexed ! that such pronunciation was entertaining 😳 oh well nevermind as long it doesn't start a war and gives people a chuckle can't be that bad apparently I still got the accent probably not as strong but still there👍 Good on you Kiwi Americans when I was a kid I thought the American accent was cool .. And about the auctions here in Australia the real-estate agent may suggest you auction your house rather than sell at a fixed price option is yours, probably more chance of getting a good price for your home not sure if it's the same process in NZ. But I have seen fixed prices on property ads on the window front of some real-estate agents ..not sure how it all really works just my observations anyway all the best with the rest of your upcoming videos 👍
I learnt the other day that americans don't usually hang their clothes outside to dry and prefer to use dryers. Is this true? In NZ we hardly ever use a dryer
Every restaurant in NZ will bring you water for the table free of charge if you ask for it. Only some bring it automatically. It tends to be cafes that have fill your own facilities. Usually the water comes without ice. From memory in the USA the servers comes around with ice water per glass rather than just leaving a jug and glasses for self-service at the table. I loved the ice water in the USA. Because the climate was so much hotter than at home, it was very welcome. Some servers were over eager for a tip however, and could become intrusive.
There’s no “swapping out” sounds. It’s an accent. Which of the multiple British accents “swap out” sounds? Which of the multiple American accents. “swap out” sounds? They’re accents. NZ has its own accent. That’s all. Any accent can take a bit of time to tune into. How long depends on your own accent - because that’s your reference point.
Sellers are trying to bleed that last hundy outta you. Yeah, we don't like mucking around, causes way too much stress when we could be at the beach laxing out. I love your content. You're really comical and it's awesome hearing about NZ life from another view.
You did the Kiwi pronunciation so perfect and explained the difference perfect I'm a kiwi and I didn't get what made us sound different until you changed the vowels. But you're wrong about the 6.99 thing that's every where e.g Fuel.
Your accent breakdown was absolutely spot on haha....Though Ive been out of in NZ since 2006...when did they stop the $7.95 and not putting prices on houses?
Like in many countries, there is some variety when it comes to the strength and sound of a kiwi accent. I don’t believe I, or any of the people close to me, say “fish and chips” like “fush and chups”, but I’d be lying if I said nobody pronounces it that way. It’s not accurate to say everyone says it that way, nor is it accurate for anyone to claim that no one says it that way.
What do you mean 'no deceptive prices??' In the Warehouse in my NZ town, is says (insert number).99 for almost every cheap thing! And say something costs $300, they'll say $299. If something costs $3,000, they'll say it costs $2,999. So I have no clue what town you're in but yeah.
would have to disagree on the paper plates and having to bring something to others homes. the only time you actually bring something is when its a byo (bring your own) where everyone brings something for the meal and normally when its a family get together and kids are involved paper plates are a must. the only people in nz who look down on paper plates are those who also walk around nz with a stick up their bums and act to good for everyone
1, please look into that more. thats only the properties that are sold "by negotiation", which has really only become more common recently due to the housing market being a total dumpster fire. 2. where are you shopping? things are almost never an exact figure in NZ. 3. true 4. yep, moving to the USA, i was shocked, I go tp fill my truck up with fuel, and the petrol pump has a screen and speakers that immediately starts playing advertisements while Im pumping fuel 5. you could easily do a whole video on how the restaurant experience is different between USA and NZ!!! 6. true 7. Yup! 8. We speak proper English in NZ lol. Its hilarious watching Americans trying to do a NZ accent, Ive never meet an American who can do a good one!
What is wrong with NZ accent? How rude, your accent is partly incomprehensible with your pronunciations. Spent year in NZ and had no problem what so ever with the accent.
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Regarding pricing, you forgot to mention that in NZ the price includes all taxes. So annoying in the US to buy something, and the stated or listed price is not the actual price.
That big T word is included in everything it's zzzzz haha
I don't know what shops this person has shopped,but everything l buy has the 99 cent tag on it Even car yards do it $9,999.oo.
@@georgetteparsons4474 i think in nz we feel like its deceptive because we don't have 1 cent coins so it isn't actually that price, if you can't get the price right then the product is probably wrong too
I think the USA and Canada are the only countries in the world where the price on the ticket is not the price you pay at the till. I think including the tax in the price is a much better system.
It allows them to cheat! Most countries have legislated against such practices by now.
Never haggle in op shops, it's for a charity, and already at an amazing price.
Totally, especially at The Warehouse too
100% agree! The only places I would be comfortable haggling is a garage sale or a car yard I think 🤔
If you are well off and buying for that retro look you should offer more than the marked price.
Hmmm whilst it may go to charity, op shops can be just as expensive as buying new.
@@matthewshivas3414 UK not really
Im a Kiwi and I HATE that whole no price on the real estate thing. Its insane.
This only happens with a rising market. You have to decide what it's worth to you. When the latest bubble blows you will start seeing prices again. This is entirely a market situation driven thing.
I remember a time not long ago that they published the price of real estate. No anymore, and I don't understand why. It's not like we don't already know it's going to be ruinously expensive.
I came here to comment that. Its annoying. Theyll give you the rateable value and the asking price but neither is what theyll sell it for
Kiwi here also. It's just contempt for buyers. It's the whole sketchy "whaddaya want for it?" ... "What's it worth to ya?" situation, where the real estate agent (what you call "realtors") won't give you a straight answer, and you can't just jump online to see what's available for the money you want to spend if you're thinking of moving. Does my freaking head in!!
Maybe Im not buying in a high enough price range as Ive bought 4 houses in NZ and theyve all had a price attached😂
about the negotiation thing, yes lol. i work at an op shop, and it's common for people from other cultures to try and haggle, and it pisses us all off, especially when stuff is so cheap. we have signs but no one reads them. the price is what it is. also, because we (op shops) are CHARITIES, it seems particularly rude because we're not getting the money, it's going to a charitable cause, so it's seen as immoral to try to haggle. we're just like 'ma'am, the adidas jacket is literally just $7 :| '
My sister works in one and she says it's ridiculous the way people haggle.
It's part of the new world NZ culture is evolving, diluting whichever you like. Its the price of en mass immigration
@@hellovanite "new world" we have always been a country of immigrants, europeans were only here barely 200 years ago, and asians shortly after. unless you are maori and speak maori, complaining about immigration is hypocritical.
@@shadycatz85 Actual asian immigration has only happened en mass in the last 30yrs so please don't make comments if you aren't old enough to have lived through at least 4 decades. Immigration is necessary but to say it doesn't affect the culture of a country especially one as small as ours is incredibly naive. There are definitely good things and those generally do out way the bad but there are things that perhaps if given the choice we would not choose to adopt. Your woke homogeneous pov is not a real thing and I am of Maori decent. Anyone can go to any country and proclaim that everyone is an immigrant except for those deemed indigenous but if you go back far enough there will be conquests predating the maori and first nations of most countries so what then? To go to some ones country and act like a knob and then say so what to a European whose family might be 6 generations back when you're fresh off the boat is a dick move. A countries culture does evolve but there can be centuries where there is only slight change. People aren't complaining about change in demographics they're complaining about changes in attitude. There has definitely been a shift in the Kiwi demographic via immigration that has changed what was for eons our make up and yes in some sense attitudes more prevalent to other countries are now seen more here. Its a fact and it's also okay. But we can point it out good and bad without your woke finger pointing like you actually know something.
I am in Oregon, we don't haggle much here, except at garage sales. I hate haggling, that's half the reason I didn't go back into Mexico when I was near the border, it was constant. Just me me the price, I'll decide yes or no. Good for you NZ.
Lol lol our Kiwi accent 😆😄Btw in Ohio, I almost died when i went to someone's house for dinner and we ate primerib off paper plates , AT THE DINNER TABLE!!.... wth sacrilege & I was gobsmacked lol 😂..dumbie me thought they couldn't afford plates SO I BOUGHT them some lol lol 😆
ha!ha!
That's so sweet of you. That's hilarious 😂 😃
that's what i would do too.. LOL.. either that, or id be thinking we were not 'good enough visitors' for the real cutlery.. tehe
Lol that's funny. It's the little differences that keeps things interesting
Yeah I think that's the defining difference for us as kiwis! 👍Paper plates not at the table as we would only use those for a large party situation.. Still likely to hire or borrow from local marae or community group for real dinnerware if we have access and not lazy.. 😅
I think that much of the reason to use real plates and cutlery is also because of etiquette/tradition. Like disposable things can be seen as 'cheapening' an occasion and taking away from the specialness of it. But it's not a hard and fast rule. We certainly use it, but usually it's planet friendly/recyclable.
re: vowel sounds
as a kiwi, i've always found american accents to be weird with vowels too. you mentioned Auckland, and to me when you say it, it sounds like Ockland
i've noticed it's mainly with 2 vowels together - like whenever i hear an american say the name Craig, to me it sounds like you're saying Creg
I have always found US accents weird such as walk, which I always hear as Wok! as if they are going to cook.
As a Pommie I had fun with the Kiwi accent. Tent “pig” and “Swumming lissons”. In Auckland I actually saw “Fush and Chups” on a sign. Kiwis have a great sense of humour and they and Aussies are always ribbing one another with good humour (humor) 😅 about their countries and rugby.
Totally agree - thanks for watching!
Aussie Version: "Feesh & Cheeps shop opens at Sex (6) pm". Kiwi version: "Fush & Chups shops opens at Sux (6) pm" I wonder how a Yank would say it lol!🤔
Hey, well said! I too have nothing against Aussies, they're almost the same as people ...
Some say it was a reference to a favoured fruit, others that it was from Australia as a reference to "Prisoner Of Mother England". I guess we'll never know. As a Kiwi and as a Pom myself, I use 'em all without rancour. Frankly it doesn't matter a damn, it's the nature of the person that matters and the emphasis on the word when used. Anyone using epithets is a total prick, no?@mrdavros8908
Yes ... I know. Clever of you to spot it ...
Things we do:
Vowels, we switch between English & Māori vowel pronunciation.
Things we don't:
Ever say Fush& Chups.
agreed
Ha. Totally disagree. The average kiwi is atrocious. Being gone for 20 years makes it easily noticeable.
Fish to ryhme with dish, chips to rhyme with dips, besides which everybody I knew said shark and tatties
Garth - that is a good point! Thanks for sharing...
What we pronounce to us is Fish & Chips but what people hear from other countries is Fush & Chups.
I have found that listening to Americans to me they draw their words out at the end but only in person, when they are in videos like this they sound like us to me. Weird but true.
When I lived in Japan years ago, I used to have a lot of American friends and they couldn't believe that if I said pen or pin that my NZ friend (I am a Kiwi too) could actually tell the difference between the two words because to them it sounded exactly the same. It is true, we do pronounce the vowels differently. I tried very hard as a language teacher there but struggled to teach vowels to my poor Japanese students. The worst was ee and ea (ge: beer vs bear). They pretty much sound the same the way I pronounce them. I did try to teach my students about using context to guess the meaning of words they didn't know anyway, but they did get some extra practice at that with my vowels!! Absolutely, I did also learn with my American friends not to talk about big decks! Other linguistic confusion included talking about cardys (cardigans), brekkies (breakfast) etc. And I will never forget the look on his face after my American boyfriend apologised as he had to head away without spending much time with me that day and me telling him "No worries, give me a ring tomorrow". I meant a phone call, he thought I meant a marriage proposal. The panic on his face was truly something to behold! By the way, your copy of Kiwi vowels was pretty good!!
Giggle, he was probably trying to decide whether to gap it or faint 😂😂😂😂
We New Zealanders don't have an "eccent" but everyone else does!😉
Having an Eccent (accent) of your own tone of voice
Whenever the individual is from Texas 'U.S.A' , England 🇬🇧, Walsh, Scotland, 🇦🇺Ozzie 🪃 Australia......... Doesn't matter too much on us Aotearoa - New Zealander's, just as long as you say the Word right 'As best as you can say it'
The bear 🐻 was looking for beer 🍻 but the fridge was Bare. Try teaching that in ESL.
@@slamtilt01 My worst nightmare right there:)
I am really surprised that tipping wasn't on this list. In New Zealand it is very, very rare to tip restaurant staff. We just pay the amount listed on the menu and we don't haggle them down or pay extra in the form of a tip.
That's because servers get paid a livable wage
@@hellovanite not back in the day, I think it goes against kiwi nature, it's a super frugal country
@@marinalina6348 That's also true
@@tainedonovan4983 since when is it illegal in NZ to accept tips? Different bars/restaurants have different rules when accepting tips, like whether individual staff keep tips, or if it's split up evenly, or at one restaurant i worked it we used our tips for staff parties. But it's legal as far as I know 😅 we just don't expect tips because we're paid a decent wage ($21.20 is minimum atm), although we definitely appreciate tips if our service goes above and beyond
I ask the waiter for a tip
Biodegradable plates are an option for picnics but if I were served on one in a house? That’d be SUPER awkward 😬 I see Americans do it a lot and I always wonder how they justify the environmental impact, does that cross peoples mind? Very different culturally.
I don't think they do. I know specifically some of the mommy vloggers here on TH-cam are unrepentant about it and it's actually disgustingly selfish when you think about it for more than a second. The utter waste for no reason is gross
There is an etiquette around paper plates. They are perfectly fine for a picnic/BBQ in a public place. They are acceptable for a backyard BBQ or hangi. They are also acceptable if the household in question is in the process of shifting, as the regular plates may be packed away.
Yes the cultural values are not the same at all when it comes to environmental issues.
Most Americans don't care about the environment unfortunately
The mother of our American friend only uses disposable plates, cups, and cutlery in her home in the US and she puts out two massive bags of rubbish EACH WEEK. And she's just one person. Maybe she eats a lot of processed food covered in packaging? Apparently most houses on her street consume the same way.
You have to get a kiwi on one of your videos and do accent differences would be crack up 😂
I love this idea! A couple of friendly interviews might also promote what your saying about how we are friendly as a people re how we also engage and view things..
Nor sure I totally agree with the idea that these things are "never" done.
1) This is mostly due to the current very high house prices as most properties are either auctioned or tendered at the moment. You will see more than the occasional listing with a price on it though, it's just a bit rarer these days.
2) Totally disagree with this one. It has been getting better, but you'll still see a lot of things for $9.95 or for $79 for example. Just look at the petrol prices...
3) This one is true only if you are going to another person's house to eat. If you're just going around to visit then going empty-handed is fine.
4) Not as much as it is in the bigger cities in the USA, but is certainly increasing. Where I am has quite a few electronic billboards now, though it's not going to compare with Times Square.
5) Mostly true, though most bigger restaurants will ask if you want water and bring it over. Cafes do so less though will often bring it over if asked. Something you missed here is that Kiwis don't tip their waiters.
6) Paper plates are for informal gatherings. If you are doing a dinner party for adults, weddings, Christmas, etc, then real plates and cutlery should be used. Paper plates are for when you're doing a BBQ (sausage sizzle not Texan), picnic, or a kid's Birthday. Basically, if you're going to dress up nice and/or eat at a table then paper/plastic plates should not be used. Most homes also have paper towels, but they are mostly used for things like cleaning or cooking.
7) About the only things you negotiate for here are houses and cars.
8) The only thing I can say here is that you have weird ears that hear funny. And it's Aussies that have issues with the work "six"!
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But what about the way New Zealanders 🇳🇿 pronounce the word "deck"? Oh no lets not even go there aye mate!😜
Yeah and the Aussies probably think the exact same thing about us too, aye mate!😜
According to my friend who moved here from England two years ago we swap our ‘i’ and ‘e’ around but ‘beach’ also sounds like a swear so I have no clue at this point
@@jaynepowell6864 thing is. No one ever say deck. Its called a balcony!!! And no one will ever ask you to sit on their deck 😂 its such an odd request. we will simply ask if you want to go outside and if you are outside we will ask if you if you would like a seat. why would you ask people to sit on a deck in the first place? like no mate, id rather sit on your cat
You mean we don't speak "American" English lol
Watched a documentary on English history
New Zealand & Sydney English were frozen English language. We use old terms and way of pronunciation. Not even used in Britain
Same as Quebec Canadians French is frozen
Yeah but in Sydney we don't confuse six and sex and sux
Our daughter have been living in NZ for around 20 years on our firsts visit we notice some differences but by now we are all used to it . We visit every year except for the last two , hopefully can visit and see them this coming summer .
Small population means businesses rely upon repeat or favorable referrals to keep going. Can't afford to drive customers away. New Zealanders tend to build lasting relationships with businesses, huge trust factor. Before social media, a major TV program called Fair Go would go into bat for customers that were ripped off. National shaming, telling it like it is. Fair Go is still going, helping to get justice for all.
Paper plates and plastic utensils are perfectly permissable at picnics away from home on a beach or park bbq's. However....you pack it all up and dispose of it at home cos the rubbish bins at public places aren't really geared for it. Certainly in Auckland. I do like that the public bbq's are always stocked with wood or small charge if you're using gas and there's a tap nearby. All we do is rock up with food and utensils. Do they have those in the States?
I'd actually say a lot of people wouldn't even use them for picnics. We (and a lot of people I know) have their picnic basket which came with plastic washable cutlery and crockery. Toss it all in the chilly bin after the food has been eaten and take home to wash and reuse next time
Some places have free BBQ's but I like the NZ ones! I have rarely seen anyone with a paper plate. Always reusable.
Thats what dish washers are for
Must admit ALOT of real estate ads don't have house prices but I would say 70% do have prices advertised but expensive houses or unique house don't or say POA (price on approval) or Auction.
You get we have another language in NZ, right. The linguistic specialists say we are pronouncing Maori vowels in English words. That way it sounds so wrong. Love your videos, but please remind you viewers that NZ is very small and we don't have the economy of scale that America does. So no freebies.
Yeah there's a point to that.. Ask a kid to say the English vowels and they likely will say it in Māori..
Why is it that people think our accent sounds funny everybody else's accent is funny ours is normal
I worked in California and my boss was a Kiwi and it was hilarious. I would get emails from my colleagues asking what our boss was saying as they didn't understand our colloquialisms. A classic one was the boss was ringing in to get out sales numbers and he was tired and calling from his hotel room on the east coast. He said to one of my colleagues that he was 'knackered'. She said in a very loud voice in her Oklahoma accent..."You are what? Naked in your hotel room."
Insulated Americans, try getting out a bit.
I remember when they phased out the .95 and .99 in pricing. It was when they got rid of the 5c piece and giving change was made easier with whole numbers rather than rounding up and down if someone pays in cash.
I don't know what she's talking about nz still uses this manipulative only $9.99 carry on .
@@blablabla2616 I have to say not nearly as much as what it used to.
Funny I didn't realize that until she mentioned it. Still see it in the odd place though.
We still have the $8.99 pricing going on here in NZ,mainly in supermarkets like Pak n Save
And clothing, shoes etc.Its still there!
After moving here from the States, I listened to an interview with an American. He was describing how willing Americans were to relinquish quality in their daily lives. McDonald's or Starbucks find paper cups cheaper, easier to use, customers seem very happy and willing with decreasing their quality of life. He couldn't understand it, why people would accept a lower quality of life. It really struck me and I have never used a paper plate, nakin or cup since. And I love it. 'I am worth it' is just a slogan in the US but now I live it. If a Cafe here has just paper cups I leave.
It's hard to hear comments like that when your not American, relinquishing quility in life because we use compostable straws cups plates isn't relinquishing life it's inharnising life you would think
The thing is,, kiwis don’t scam on prices that’s why negotiating isn’t a thing, it’s a fair price for labour, GST etc.. you are expected to pay what the retailer prices their product for. NZ is a small place we take care of our resources hence paper plates are only for kids parties
They do putting prices like 8.99. Right today I bought tomatoes for 4.99. And there were a lot of different things with such prices 🤷🏼♀️
Ha, really enjoyed this video, I did think it was odd when I visited family in the States that they had paper plates when we were just eating at home. They had proper plates too but the paper seemed convenient.
In NZ we use to advertise house prices but, that all stopped about 15 to 20 years ago when auctions became popular.
The same here, I was most surprised visiting my son for the first time, and paper plates were used for every meal. It must create a huge amount of extra rubbish, as they don't recycle in their town either.
Wait some people in the US just use paper plates for every single meal instead of washing them? wtf haha
Not popular, they just figured they could maximize fees
@@KahurangiSteez weird Americans.
Paper plates only work until you pick them up and they dump your food on the floor.
NO TIPPING.
Don't have paper towels? In my 30 years in NZ I've never once come across a house that didn't have paper towels. Not sure where you got that from.
One of my friends use them.. drives me nuts
As a kiwi, I think tipping and GST not being included in the advertised price would be the hardest for me to get used to if I went to America. Also, word of mouth and social connections are so important in NZ. My parents like to say "it's not what you know it's who you know".
Yeah, Fush & Chups sounds more Scottish than anything.. I've NEVER heard a New Zealander pronounce it like that
Don’t forget that most people who emigrated to New Zealand from the UK were from Scotland.
Lol yep the paper plate thing 😅
Being in the US I was low-key bothered when everyone was serving food on paper plate... But yeah, totally normal in the US
What as in every meal???
@@blablabla2616 lol not always but in a household with 4 kids and lazy parents yeah they used them a lot but still had dishes stacked high. I really hated the level of waste over there, absolutely shocking
We absolutely still use .99 and .95 prices, constantly. If you're paying in cash then it gets rounded accordingly because our smallest cash denomination is 10c, but you're paying electronically then it stays at that price.
House prices aren't "listed" because it generally works in the realtors favour - no listed price means prospective buyers are trying to guess, knowing they're competing with other buys, and so guess higher. You do sometimes get "offers over $x" on property ads but that's generally when they've failed to sell for a while. You need to research the market, look at nearby property sales prices and compare them to get an idea of what a house is likely to sell for .
Paper plates will generally only be used at a casual affair, picnic, backyard BBQ, etc. If you're having a larger event and don't want to use disposable, easiest thing is to rent the cups & plates. Also paper towels are very common, but usually hidden away in cupboards etc.
Oh my you nailed our vowel changes! My husband has clients who are mainly from the US (all over) and has to change the way he pronounces his companies name because his clients can't understand.
So American is the baseline, and anything different is because we've "changed" it?
@@RM-ti8nf IT's funny how its called English but it was only in the usa that people had trouble understanding me. It was fine in England, maybe because we are closer to English than American?
@@annaboivin9209 could well be. As an older kiwi, I feel more aligned to England than America, but not sure about our young ones... I've heard the word, aks (instead of ask) being used by younger ones now, and that started in America.
@@RM-ti8nf as an English teacher that actually is like finger nails on a chalk board to me, and yes, a couple of my grandkids say it.
@@annaboivin9209 I'm relatively uneducated and it does my head in 🤮 so I understand how you feel!
Regarding the manipulating prices using the .99 they do use that strategy within many stores and supermarkets in NZ now. It was okay when we used to have 1,2,5 cent pieces but they have been out for years and the stores continued to price things at .95c or .99c. *Note: absolutely love your videos :)
Yeah, thought that point was odd considering it definitely is something that is done here lol
The negotiations thing. Being raised here I was never taught to. Thank god my husband had experience with it when we went to Thailand a few years ago. I know now it’s expected there but I felt rude doing it.
Kiwis pronounce 6 and six, that lot across the pond pronounce it sex
I'm a Kiwi living in the UK - been here for nearly 40 years but my NZ accent still prevails. I was in Bala, North Wales, recently eating at a cafe and asked for a bottle of the local pale ale called "Shedhead". Not quite the way the word came out to my friend's delight and the waitress's confusion. Playing badminton, if the score involves a "ten" I am invited to voice the score - that one's getting very old. We visited home a few years back - my sister is a primary school teacher in Auckland and showed us around her school. On her home classroom wall was the usual plethora of teaching reminders issued one presumes by the local education authority. One of these related to homophones. Hair, hare, hear, and here - all being taught as having the same pronunciation. The English side of me sees the issue, the Kiwi side not so much.
Re the pricing. There are still a lot of prices with he.95 or .99 which doesn't really make a difference but I learnt in my accounting studies that one of the reasons the .95 or .99 was used was because it prevented fraud among employees. They had to open the till to give change, they couldn't just pocket the $$. Now of course with eftpos this now is null and void. From a KIWI
The prices haven't been on houses in recent years because it has been a seller's market. Believe me you will see more pricing over the next few months as it has changed to a buyers market.
Its because most houses are by auction if not sold via agent. If you ask the agent he will get you a price.
The property bubble has produced significant impacts on inequality in New Zealand, which now has one of the highest homelessness rate in the OECD and a record-high waiting list for public housing
@@jurgschupbach3059 Sounds grim.
Re: not putting price on real estate, that’s the case when the housing market is a “seller’s market”. NZ has been a sellers market for about a decade. But when the market becomes a buyers market, you’ll see sale prices listed. With inflation and borrowing costs heading upwards we may see a buyers market and more visible real estate pricing.
Real estate AUCTIONS don’t have prices, because they’re auctions. Property Sales, have prices, that are openly stated, but they’re usually open to negotiating. No we don’t do the hard sell…..people are trying their damndest to introduce it here, but it so far thank god, hasnt really taken off because NZers tend to turn off when folks try to shove crap down their throats. And no you DONT “negotiate” at op shops. That IS incredibly rude….op shops are charities!! And yeah ofc we have accents……..unlike Americans apparently….y’all jes talks funny.
Accents differ around the country, never heard anyone say fush n chups, slightly received accents in Christchurch, but different in Dunedin,North island has its regional differences as well.
Yeah that is totally true! No fush and Chups? It is in advertising even...
Yes I agree about the accents differing around NZ. I was told by an American penpal that I didn't have much of a Kiwi accent. My Nanna was English and mum was also born there so maybe I picked up their accents a bit when growing up.
@@Kiwiamericans Although it is in advertising, it’s more like a joke to make fun of our own accent. Even for those of us who don’t pronounce it that way.
Sounds like you think the American way of pronunciation is somehow “correct” or superior.
It’s not.
Beware the arrogant entitled approach.
Y’all.
some places is nz it is more common to see napkins than paper plates, might not happen everywhere in nz but where I grew up it is really common
There are places from which you can hire cups, plates, cutlery, glassware, etc for events saving the need for single use materials.
I don’t know Aanyone who speaks like that in NZ, especially fish and chips. Many people use paper plates under certain circumstances. And we don’t haggle in an op shop because it’s going to charity and is already cheap.
That no price on houses thing is just a real estate agent gimmick. Most Kiwis hate it too. I have changed agents for 2 houses I sold after they said that we should list on tender or auction.
All having no price listed does, is wastes my time and the potential buyers time.
I’m from New Zealand and I always request a jug of ice cold water to my table , they will always be happy to do so :)
I'm a born NZer and .99 on price has been around all my life and I'm 58yrs.
Aluminium has become aluminum and Missile missil. I don't think it's the kiwis who are dropping off vowels 🙄. We haven't "changed" our vowel sounds, what you're hearing is known as an accent. And saying aks instead of ask.... another Americanism and what the hell is that about 😅
Americans changed further away from standard English. New Zealand is closer to standard English
Keep using.paper plates..lots.of us do! Tell your guests it's that or you can eat off ya lap. 😉
I live in nz and I don’t think I have even seen something selling as a whole number. It always ends in 95c or 99c.
The reason for not putting prices on houses now is to try get an offer a lot more than the house value. Way to many greedy people in nz
Tara….SO good…..just loved it….simply explained and funny…..I love your giggle when you think something is funny. I am going to Los Angeles on the 14th and San Francisco on the 21st …Woo Hoo…we are up and running again ….Go The Koru. Chicago nonstop commences again in September as does New York. It’s exciting stuff…….Hope you are all well. BB
1st point is dead wrong. Only certain agencies do that (ahem Harcourts), and we try to avoid them. Otherwise its just the same as it is in the US.
Every price in the supermarket ends with an odd number, most commonly .99¢ so what you on about?
No paper towels or paper plates hmmm not true. Picnics, bbqs very normal to use plates and disposable cutlery.
6th point... apparently you've not been invited to any BBQs or parties? Paper plates and disposable utensils are absolutely a thing here.
The New Zealand accent is often voted #1 accent in the world. (Really annoyed Trevor Noah a few years back when South Africa came 2nd behind New Zealand on a global poll).
I am not joking about this, although I am sure the person that said it was making fun of my accent when they replied, some twenty years ago...
I ordered some Ice Tea in a Jack in the Box in San Diego drive through, and the lady in the window said: "We don't serve Lasagna here".
No they just dont what you are saying. I am an Australian living in the US. Just last night I ordered a Big Mac, and the gal thought I said Dr Pepper.
I once watched a house renovation show on Netflix here in the UK that was from New Zealand, and the amount of laughing I have had when the houses had a "deck"... 🙈🤣
All houses should have a "deck" :)
Yeah, so?
The thing about ‘deck’ is that the way kiwis say ‘what you’re thinking it sounds like’ is very different to “deck” so if we were to, for whatever reason, put them in the same sentence, you’d tell them apart easily and “deck” wouldn’t sound as funny because you can hear how it sounds in comparison.
May I ask what the title of the show is???
Yes, my wife amused a British co-worker when see said she would like to check out his deck!.......
It's like you live in some bubble in my country. None of what you are saying is true!
Haggling when the price is already a bargain is poor form particularly at charity op shop.
I’m a kiwi and no price marketing drives me crazy but if you put in a low ball offer the real estate agent suddenly has a price in mind
Yeah it might be old but it's better. Billboards everywhere yeah nah
You should tell Air New Zealand about showing the international return air fare - most people want to know what it cost with the return ticket - Haven't seen it lately because most of the NZ travel agents are closed - Most of the travel agencies here have brochure hotel rates as per person (PP) - Now these are deceptive pricing practices from these sectors in NZ.
Love your interpretation of our NZ accent and I feel for you. I've traveled quite a bit in the US and yes I love your country too, but, yip, and, I mean but, domestic flights when the flight attendants get up and explain the use of the safety equipment and evacuation, I have to say, these people are speaking a language that sounds a lot like english, but there's no way I can understand what they are saying, just saying.
It was funny one time at AKL and they announced a passenger for Whangerei to please "come to the chicken counter" clearly a place in danger of counting chickens before they hatch!
I'll always negotiate with car dealerships and if they don't wanna negotiate then I take my business to another, I'm negotiating what to have for dinner tonight "fish & chips" or "fush n chups" 😂 🤣
I’m a Kiwi and actually most of your accents were uncannily accurate.
Also - you’re right about not saying the word deck to an Australian. I had an unfortunate misunderstanding on the phone to an Aussie friend. It was very funny when I cleared it up, but Kiwis need to be careful - and maybe use the word verandah instead. :-)
Duh, we don't swap letters around, etc. We have an accent, different to your accent. Typical insular american.
You don’t pronounce all the letters well .. especially vowels.
Haggling is more common in Auckland, especially on things like cars or second hand goods. But I've had plenty of good discounts on new appliances over the years. However, we tend not to negotiate at charity shops because it isn't right, they need the money. And if you buy an item on Trade Me, that's a binding contract, not an opportunity to arrive and haggle, like a few people seem to think!!
can’t wait
I don’t know who you hang out with or who told you New Zealanders don’t use paper plates…that’s news to me. I just ate off a paper plate at a gathering today cause who wants to do dishes for 200 people?
We run a sports bar and do catering. Depending on the booking we will still use paper plates. Totally acceptable in general. However we did today a business Xmas function and we used all our proper plates and cutlery. It gives that next level for that more special event.
But I wouldn't say it is frowned upon to used paper plates at all.
Kiwis do you want to be overrun by Americans?
Befriended the best New Zealanders when we were all teaching English in Japan. Definitely noticed all of these with them, even outside of their country! 🇳🇿
if a house doesnt have a price it usually means its really expensive and if you have to ask the price you generally cant afford it.
It's all sorts of price ranges however. It's because the market is (was) so hot that if you left it up to the buyers to put in offers FOMO would end up netting the seller way more than the property is worth or they might have expected. Say you put a 1.1 asking on the ad, it tells buyers that you'll take 1.1 but if you go to auction and start at 900k pretty quickly (historically) the bids would surpass 1.1
True!
No free bread no free sodas etc but no tips either
Loads of places in the US now (casual dining) doing counter service and fill your own water cups, clear and stack your plates when you’re done. Especially the more hipster places (taco/burger joints) At least where I’m at in Colorado. Staff will bring your food out to your table though. Maybe sign off the times with labour/labor costs. Also where I’m at in the mountains places are just so busy and staffing issues you’re much more likely to have to “ fend for yourself” at more places. I’m seeing a shift happening from traditional American restaurants with smaller menus, smaller portion sizes, farm to table. People want to eat healthier I think. Maybe not in the small town Midwest yet though lol. Might take another generation for that to happen
Brian - thanks for sharing! Good to know how things are changing...
00:40 🏡 Real Estate Pricing: New Zealanders typically don't put the price on real estate, making it challenging for buyers to know the cost upfront.
01:22 💰 Pricing Tactics: Goods and services are priced with whole numbers; New Zealanders avoid deceptive pricing like $8.99 and prefer straightforward, exact amounts.
02:17 🍷 Gift Giving: It's a cultural norm to bring something when visiting someone's house, even if told not to; empty-handed visits can make New Zealanders uncomfortable.
02:47 🚫 Limited Advertising: New Zealanders don't have pervasive advertising; marketing tactics are often traditional, relying on word of mouth and direct mail.
03:54 🍞 No Free Bread: Unlike the U.S., New Zealand restaurants don't serve free bread, crackers, or provide free refills on drinks.
05:56 🗳 Voting Challenges: Voting from overseas can be complicated, and only a small percentage of overseas voters manage to cast their votes; mobile voting is being explored.
06:59 🍽 No Paper Plates: New Zealanders avoid using paper plates, emphasizing sustainability and disliking the idea of serving on disposable items.
08:39 💬 Limited Negotiation: Negotiating prices, even for second-hand items, is not common in New Zealand; many transactions follow a set price without much room for bargaining.
09:56 🔠 Pronunciation Differences: While English is spoken, New Zealanders pronounce vowels differently, often changing or adding letters, which may take some getting used to.
House prices used to be stated.
The real estate industry started pushing sellers to auctions and tenders because it meant more commission for them and less work.
When a house has a sale price on it . The agent has to find buyers and then gets a fixed percentage as a commission. When it goes to auction or tender ,there are a load of extra fees that are added on: the auction process, advertising etc.
It's all a big con
We have paper plates up north far north nz we use them for Xmas and bdays, whanau gatherings, tangis and camping etc
In supermarkets here in nz the 2nd one is not true, hear me out, I have gone to the supermarket with my parents and the mince pies were 5.67 yeah then they changed it to 6 dollars the day later
I think quite often it's not so much that Kiwis (or anyone) pronounce a word a certain way (we don't say fush and chups, for example, to our own ears) - it's that the ear/brain listening can't discern the subtle differences in how we do say our vowels.
While we hear a clear difference between how we say "diff" and "duff" the difference, to someone's whose ear is "attuned" differently, can't pick it up and they sound the same. That's my hypothesis anyway...
I know when I listen to tonal languages I have a lot of trouble discerning the different tones - not because the speakers are not using different tones but because I've not learned to hear them. I do my best to reproduce the tones I think I've heard and they shake their heads wondering how on Earth I could think that what has just burbled out of my mouth sounded even remotely like what they just so clearly said! I've probably just thanked them for the beautiful trash instead of the beautiful gift!! 🙂
I've helped quite a few people who don't speak English learn how to pronounce a word by singing it to them and then both of us singing it together. I don't know why that is but it seems that we can hear the differences more clearly when things are sung than when they are spoken. Ask a kiwi to sing "Fish and Chips" and see if it sounds like "fush and chups" to you. And then ask them to sing "Fush and Chups". I'd be interested to know if they still sound the same to you. :-)
Thats a good idea - will try that.
Having to pay taxes for a country I don’t live in is an odd concept.
Welcome to America!
Lol the accent thing we pretty chill 😃, as a kiwi I'm annoyed as well by the no price thing on houses, currently looking and I get tired of emailing them all asking for the price lol
They don’t want to tell you the price because for you to find out you have to call the real estate agent & that gives them a chance to engage with you, they do the same in Australia, it will say POA (price on application)
Kiwis use plastic plates at events or partys not a big deal.
When I moved to Australia in the 80s Aussies or not necessarily Aussies but people not used to Kiwi accents would repeat certain words I would say or ask us to repeat words because sometimes they would have a chuckle or a laugh at the way we said it like the usual words fish six chips and various other words just recently deck! which I had no idea why it was amusing being here so long apparently there's an Ad about cleaning your deck ! In NZ I think, so you can imagine why the hilarious nature of the kiwi accent to some people 😁 and another word they used to ask me to say here was cinnamon ! I was perplexed ! that such pronunciation was entertaining 😳 oh well nevermind as long it doesn't start a war and gives people a chuckle can't be that bad apparently I still got the accent probably not as strong but still there👍 Good on you Kiwi Americans when I was a kid I thought the American accent was cool ..
And about the auctions here in Australia the real-estate agent may suggest you auction your house rather than sell at a fixed price option is yours, probably more chance of getting a good price for your home not sure if it's the same process in NZ. But I have seen fixed prices on property ads on the window front of some real-estate agents ..not sure how it all really works just my observations anyway all the best with the rest of your upcoming videos 👍
I learnt the other day that americans don't usually hang their clothes outside to dry and prefer to use dryers. Is this true? In NZ we hardly ever use a dryer
100% we don't hang clothes out - in fact that is considered odd. I have a dryer in NZ
@@Kiwiamericans we would say why pay for something the sun will do for free
Every restaurant in NZ will bring you water for the table free of charge if you ask for it. Only some bring it automatically. It tends to be cafes that have fill your own facilities. Usually the water comes without ice. From memory in the USA the servers comes around with ice water per glass rather than just leaving a jug and glasses for self-service at the table. I loved the ice water in the USA. Because the climate was so much hotter than at home, it was very welcome. Some servers were over eager for a tip however, and could become intrusive.
There’s no “swapping out” sounds. It’s an accent. Which of the multiple British accents “swap out” sounds? Which of the multiple American accents. “swap out” sounds? They’re accents. NZ has its own accent. That’s all. Any accent can take a bit of time to tune into. How long depends on your own accent - because that’s your reference point.
Sellers are trying to bleed that last hundy outta you.
Yeah, we don't like mucking around, causes way too much stress when we could be at the beach laxing out.
I love your content. You're really comical and it's awesome hearing about NZ life from another view.
You did the Kiwi pronunciation so perfect and explained the difference perfect I'm a kiwi and I didn't get what made us sound different until you changed the vowels. But you're wrong about the 6.99 thing that's every where e.g Fuel.
Thanks for watching!
Your accent breakdown was absolutely spot on haha....Though Ive been out of in NZ since 2006...when did they stop the $7.95 and not putting prices on houses?
Like in many countries, there is some variety when it comes to the strength and sound of a kiwi accent.
I don’t believe I, or any of the people close to me, say “fish and chips” like “fush and chups”, but I’d be lying if I said nobody pronounces it that way.
It’s not accurate to say everyone says it that way, nor is it accurate for anyone to claim that no one says it that way.
Agreed
Then why does every Kiwi I hear across the 'Dutch' talk like that.
What do you mean 'no deceptive prices??' In the Warehouse in my NZ town, is says (insert number).99 for almost every cheap thing! And say something costs $300, they'll say $299. If something costs $3,000, they'll say it costs $2,999. So I have no clue what town you're in but yeah.
would have to disagree on the paper plates and having to bring something to others homes. the only time you actually bring something is when its a byo (bring your own) where everyone brings something for the meal and normally when its a family get together and kids are involved paper plates are a must. the only people in nz who look down on paper plates are those who also walk around nz with a stick up their bums and act to good for everyone
1, please look into that more. thats only the properties that are sold "by negotiation", which has really only become more common recently due to the housing market being a total dumpster fire.
2. where are you shopping? things are almost never an exact figure in NZ.
3. true
4. yep, moving to the USA, i was shocked, I go tp fill my truck up with fuel, and the petrol pump has a screen and speakers that immediately starts playing advertisements while Im pumping fuel
5. you could easily do a whole video on how the restaurant experience is different between USA and NZ!!!
6. true
7. Yup!
8. We speak proper English in NZ lol. Its hilarious watching Americans trying to do a NZ accent, Ive never meet an American who can do a good one!
What is wrong with NZ accent? How rude, your accent is partly incomprehensible with your pronunciations. Spent year in NZ and had no problem what so ever with the accent.