This common Australian habit often grosses out tourists
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Aussies are once again in the spotlight for their love of going barefoot—and it's a habit that continues to horrify tourists from across the globe.
A common sight in Australia is people not wearing shoes while out in public.
This casual attitude to bare feet shocks many international visitors. On social media, tourists have shared their disbelief at seeing shoeless Aussies everywhere, from shopping malls to train stations.
'Serious question: why do so many Australians walk around without shoes on?' one user asked on social media.
Plenty of Aussies came to the defence of the behaviour, with one user claiming: 'We are just built differently.'
'Shoes are for horses,' added another. Meanwhile, a third agreed and commented, 'There's no need for shoes!'
In February, a British expat living in Melbourne shared her experiences and her surprise on social media about how many Aussies enjoy going barefoot in various places.
She mentioned that seeing people walking without shoes in indoor public places like supermarkets and stores was unusual.
'You would never catch anyone that wasn't on a beach with bare feet in the UK,' she admitted.
'It doesn't appeal to me, but I mean, you do you… I just won't look at the floor.'
But while some might say such a habit might only be confined to the average Aussie, certain true blue Australian personalities are also known to do it.
Chris Hemsworth, a world-famous Aussie actor, has been spotted out and about going barefoot in public.
He was recently seen strolling around town without shoes, and his carefree style has influenced his wife, Elsa Pataky, to do the same. Despite their fame and success, they're both comfortable ditching footwear while out and about.
Members, we'd love to hear your take on this. Are you a fan of the liberating feel of going barefoot outdoors, or do you believe there's a time and place for kicking off your shoes?
Moreover, beyond the barefoot culture, what other distinctively Aussie behaviours might puzzle or surprise tourists and visitors from other parts of the world? Please share them with us in the comments section below!
A common sight in Australia is people not wearing shoes while out in public.
This casual attitude to bare feet shocks many international visitors. On social media, tourists have shared their disbelief at seeing shoeless Aussies everywhere, from shopping malls to train stations.
'Serious question: why do so many Australians walk around without shoes on?' one user asked on social media.
Australians have been exposed for constantly going barefoot—and it is a habit that is horrifying the rest of the world. Credit: Pexels.
Plenty of Aussies came to the defence of the behaviour, with one user claiming: 'We are just built differently.'
'Shoes are for horses,' added another. Meanwhile, a third agreed and commented, 'There's no need for shoes!'
In February, a British expat living in Melbourne shared her experiences and her surprise on social media about how many Aussies enjoy going barefoot in various places.
She mentioned that seeing people walking without shoes in indoor public places like supermarkets and stores was unusual.
'You would never catch anyone that wasn't on a beach with bare feet in the UK,' she admitted.
'It doesn't appeal to me, but I mean, you do you… I just won't look at the floor.'
But while some might say such a habit might only be confined to the average Aussie, certain true blue Australian personalities are also known to do it.
Chris Hemsworth, a world-famous Aussie actor, has been spotted out and about going barefoot in public.
He was recently seen strolling around town without shoes, and his carefree style has influenced his wife, Elsa Pataky, to do the same. Despite their fame and success, they're both comfortable ditching footwear while out and about.
Moreover, beyond the barefoot culture, what other distinctively Aussie behaviours might puzzle or surprise tourists and visitors from other parts of the world? Please share them with us in the comments section below!
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