Sheril Kirshenbaum

Top 5 questions I’m asked as an American living in Australia:

- Are U.S. portions sizes really as big as they say? (Yes)

- Why do Americans have such straight white teeth? (Cultural norms)

- Will the U.S. will fall apart soon? (Hope not)

- Does every American have a gun? (No, but some have a lot of them)

- How do you send your kids to U.S. schools every day given mass shootings? (I really don’t know)

Mar 28, 2023 at 12:18pmMetatext
Show threadSheril KirshenbaumMar 28, 2023
I should add, I’m returning to the US in a few weeks, but have immensely enjoyed living in Brisbane since last summer. It’s now my favorite city. /2
Show threadMichael Katzmann🐈Mar 28, 2023
@Sheril .....says someone who hasn't lived in Sydney 😸
Show threadWebberMar 28, 2023
@Sheril Great to hear! What is it that you have enjoyed about living in Brisbane? What would make it better?
Show threadSheril KirshenbaumMar 28, 2023
@webber I don’t drive bc everything is so accessible. The city & residents value sustainability & cultural heritage. Incredible food & a thriving arts scene. Beautiful large free parks & gardens. Excellent public transportation. Love the school our children attend. State of the art technology. Great universities. Ideal city for families. A healthcare system that works. I could really go on and on….
Show threadDMcG_MBEMar 30, 2023
@Sheril @webber Went there for a week on a business week. Discovered South Bank and used to chill in the sun after meetings.
Show threadJeremy ZerbyMar 28, 2023
@Sheril that last one gives me such anxiety cuz we have no choice but to send them to school since we both have to work just to make ends meet...
Show threadMichael PorterMar 28, 2023
@coachjz @Sheril The news report I saw on the shooting yesterday mentioned how well the little kids (that survived) did because of all the practice they had doing live shooter drills. Depressing.
Show threadBarbaraPittman ☕️💬Mar 28, 2023
@Sheril apparently I don’t have American teeth 😢
Show threadComrade WeezMar 28, 2023

@Sheril How long have you been in Aus?

I migrated here in 1996, have had a couple of brief visits to the US in the late 90s. I would be terrified to go there now.

La Grrlchild now works in LA. We live in a state of suspended disbelief that she will always be OK. 😳

Show threadridgebackMar 28, 2023
@Sheril When on vacation from her home in London my very English Nan used to sit at the Woolworth diner and watch Americans eat.
Show threadexcited for the mastodon riseMar 28, 2023

@Sheril every time I go someplace elsewhere in the world and get an "American" portion it's 3 times bigger than what I'd get in America, whereas the normal portions seemed...normal.

And in Germany that got upset if you wanted to take the leftovers.

I dunno. Disagree about your portion claim here.

Show threadRachel CeeMar 28, 2023
@Sheril The US is falling apart. Advise you to stay in Australia
Show threadsegv11Mar 28, 2023
@Sheril Teeth in the US are part of the first-impressions triad of social class: stylish clothing, good hair, pretty teeth. I say this having just spent $5,000 on the cosmetics of my own teeth, so this is definitely a self-criticism.