Just when I think I understand all the cultural intricacies (or at least instinctively know them) of the western world I'm shot down by a small cultural phenomenon. I did not know that most Australian parents (is this true for the Americans too?) do not tell their children about how much they earn, or how much money they pay for bills. This is a complete incomprehensible act to me. And once again I realise what my first year psych lecturer said was true. Don't ever assume that you think you know everything.

Hmm. I’m hungry.