haha. The Cordial thing has happened to me, some specific ones on plastic bottles.
The drive thing happens all the time. People are often seen in street back home, here I only entered to Westfield to know that there’s not only the houses here. oh, and people run all the time, even in the sunny mid day. That was pretty what? moment for me.
I come from Nepal, a young guy trying to find the space, and life. And in between these I cant deny that the mutual experiences with you relates in most of the grounds.
My english is particularly good, coming from a good study and hometown as a tourist detination added a bit of confidence. Which I got completely bashed in first week when I had to make interactions with Native South Aussies. I got used to the accent over time, still with some old people, I struggle. The other shocker was on my first appointment with a GP, cost me 100$+ for 10 minute consultation. Thats 10x expensive back home.

Everything is like Nepal, I call safety and system are better here. As, back home I come from is a bit hot climate, I got used to the place. For first few months, I hadto keep my wind cheater in sunny days, the breeze is cold here after the sunset. Now, my body has got used to it. I have seen people dressed as you mentioned, which got me too and sometimes I feel pretty confident to go out in pyjamas .
System:
You dont get fine ticket sent to home, or you dont say thank you in evry bus ride. Back home, having that background I would add thank you to anyone working together by the end of the day. I realized I say here likely evry minute. So, people are friendly, and sometimes I doubt the legitimacy of friendly in some regards. its confusing.

Food: My experience started with Milk. That doesn’t taste well. It felt unsweet. I got used to that, now I am almost to forget what it tastes like back home.
I am a vegeterian, so I struggled alot with food. The only choices I had was Pasta, and some veggies from Coles/Woolies. “es” sounds cute. Lol. But,they are pricey, and later I discovered Royal Indian Groceries/All in One for Nepalese communities, I filter , and do shopping here for veggies. I still haven’t found the best food, as I prefer home cooked food. Still, Khukuri in the city takes the spot if I have to dine away.
Health:
Oh, I got allergies for first time in life. It could be anything and have developed this allergy recently as of the change in habitat. But, symptoms arent back yet.
Nepal is naturally beautiful with hills and himalayas. That I miss more and family ofc. except, life journey and abilities to live on your own makes South Australia a great place.

I am pretty surprised despite coming from different world, the experiences are similar.