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Society & Culture

Discussions and views about how we all live today and how this impacts the people around us...

NDIS

17th Apr 2025

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NDIS - What do you think is wrong and if you were in charge how would you change it for the better

Customer service or lack thereof.

16th Apr 2025

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Are large supermarkets putting customer convenience at risk by replacing express checkouts with self-serve, leaving those with only a few items stuck in long lines. Where has customer service gone?...

What’s Your Go-To Aussie Comfort Food?

12th Apr 2025

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G’day, mates! ☕ Let’s settle this once and for all—what’s your ultimate Aussie comfort food? Is it a classic meat pie with tomato sauce, a Vegemite toast soldier, or maybe a golden chicken parmy...

Self-checkout lanes replacing human cashiers.

9th Apr 2025

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How does everyone feel about the rise of self checkout lanes at the supermarket over the last couple of years? I personally find it quicker and easier to do myself, but I understand others may find...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard

8th Apr 2025

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Is anyone else following the Gypsy Rose Blanchard saga?

Doom by Subscriptions

19th Mar 2025

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There has been some talk recently about subscription models. It seems that companies - regardless of product type - are all dipping their toes into pushing some kind of subscription model on their...

Customer Service Decline in 2025

26th Feb 2025

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Has anyone else found businesses have poorer customer service going into this year? They lack accountability and ownership of issues and the resolution of these and fail to communicate with the...

Cost of living

20th Feb 2025

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How are you coping with the cost of living crisis? Have you had to make sacrifices in order to make ends meet?

solar panels and rebates offered

17th Jan 2025

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has anyone else noticed how the solar panel rebate is about to be reduced even further to almost nothing ? The electricity supply companies are sure making us " their suppliers " by taking the...

Cost of living

15th Jan 2025

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Want to know everyone's thoughts on the cost of living today. How your getting by. Wether it's going to get worse before it gets better. So for my partner and I we are struggling to get by....

New year New me

6th Jan 2025

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I know resolutions aren't as popular as they once were - but I'd love to hear everyones goals for the new year! What is everyone planning to get up to in 2025?!

Christmas in the shops

8th Dec 2024

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I cannot believe how the shops are relegating Christmas to just a few aisles. The decorations are up in October and now it is just over 2 weeks to Christmas and the department stores don't look at...

Is it just Me????

2nd Dec 2024

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Why is that Xmas used to be so exciting (butterflies in the belly type of stuff)? I still love buying and giving presents to my family and friends......so it's not me being a scrooge! I still love...

Gift cards or presents for Christmas giving.

2nd Dec 2024

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Do you purchase mainly gift cards or presents for Christmas? This year for me it is mainly presents but a couple of gift cards mainly for adults... anyone else feel the same?

Halloween in Australia

30th Oct 2024

161 Comments

What are everyones thoughts on Halloween in 2024. Does it have a place in Australian culture as a "fun thing for the kids"? or is it just an American trend we’re borrowing without much meaning?

Are we dying to live or living to die ?

11th Sep 2024

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This question is a very interesting observation on life and how differnet humans live their lives. In my opinion the question it reflective on an individual and cannot be answered the same for...

Is Cash still King?

3rd Sep 2024

109 Comments

Since the pandemic, my local café has no longer taken cash as a form of payment. I know they're allowed to refuse it but I'm not sure if it's really right. I'm sure for others who aren't regulars...

Australian Stock Market Volatility

6th Aug 2024

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The Australian stock market is currently experiencing significant volatility, influenced by global economic trends and pre-election uncertainties. Additionally, the surge in demand for critical...

Cost of living

7th May 2024

84 Comments

With inflation soaring, how is everyone adjusting their household budgets? We've had to cut luxuries and stick to essentials. What costs have increased the most for you and what affordable swaps or...

What's Wrong With Cash?

28th Mar 2024

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Has anyone here been caught out at a place that does not accept cash? I have a few times and each time no good or credible reason was ever given for refusing the only means I had to pay. It is...

What is weird to others is not weird to me

12th Mar 2024

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Just wondering what others think of people that have weird habits or do weird things that they actually think are completely normal. Basically they are oblivious to what they are doing .. examples...

Do single gender school still have a place in today's society?

11th Jan 2024

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Many schools are no longer single gender schools like 'boys schools' or 'girls' schools' and many are moving away from this idea. Are single gender schools of any use or value in today's inclusive...

My Wake while I was still Awake

11th Jan 2024

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As I approached my 80th Birthday recently, I also faced my 4th surgery in twelve months. I began to think over my life, how full it has been, the different careers I've had, and what I had...

Australian Nightlife

8th Jan 2024

112 Comments

Do you often go out of an evening and experience some type of live performance, art or music? Whether it be going to the club, to a theatre or simply out for a couple drinks, what is it that...

Surviving Christmas Alone

25th Dec 2023

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We all know Christmas is a truly tough time for some people. Whether you’re travelling alone, you’ve lost loved ones, have moved abroad, how do you manage to find the Christmas spirit...

Holiday plans

21st Dec 2023

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It's holiday season! What are your holidays plans? Are you staying busy this holiday period or are you staying in?

Does money make humans perfect and happy?

13th Sep 2023

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Discuss the facts of money in human life. Does money give happiness or not?

Budget and Savings

30th Aug 2023

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How do you budget your income? And what are the best ways to get savings? When I was younger, it was easier for me to commit to my allocated budgets. For example, 20% automatically goes to savings,...

Financial Stress

23rd Aug 2023

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Are you feeling the effects of the huge increase in interest rates and cost of living? What are some of the things you or your family have personally put in place to take some of the burden off?

Shopping Essentials: What Makes Your Perfect Trip?

21st Aug 2023

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What are the essential features you look for when deciding to go shopping, such as parking availability, goods selection, quality of service, proximity, brand, pricing or something else?

What percentage of your take home pay is spent on rent?

4th Jul 2023

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Just came across an article where people have responded that they were spending 70%, 80% and 83% of their take home pay in rent, Which seems crazy high. Are Cafe Chat friends here spending that...

How to avoid procastination

1st Jul 2023

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What are your best tips and tricks for staying focused, whether it be while studying or working?

Male Teachers.

17th Jun 2023

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The importance of attracting male teachers into education, especially at the Primary School level.

Socioeconomic status

16th Apr 2023

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What are your thoughts on the issue of inequality in Australia, and how do you think it impacts our society as a whole? Do you believe that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed, or do you...

How do you tie your shoes?

16th Mar 2023

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"_Do you put your socks on first and then your shoes or do you put one sock on & then a shoe.?" Basically that is the topic. Left-handed.? Which shoe do you put on first? Right-handed? Which...

Will the move to regional areas continue now that we are moving to a new normal?

27th Feb 2023

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During the past few years there has been a visible movement of people and families from urban centres to regional areas. There have been many benefits for undertaking the move including lower...

Club Membership and Loyalty programs - beneficial or just the best marketing scheme?

17th Feb 2023

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When you use a club/group membership card or any loyalty program, do you really believe you're getting something that you couldn't have got, if you'd just asked for it? Eg I directed a friend to...

Saving tips

12th Feb 2023

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Wasn't sure what to put this under so I thought society and culture made the most sense. Wondering what people do to save money or make extra on the side. I like to save money by getting the...

Planet Earth

31st Jan 2023

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I’m curious if anyone believes there’s multiple planet Earths in our Multi verse🤔🤔🤔

Back to work

11th Jan 2023

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Do you like the people who you work with? I work with people as young as 19 as old as 67 then all the ones in-between. I love the different personalities the diversity that can be in office ascwe...

What's the most expensive 'thing' you have ever bought (other than house and car)?

10th Jan 2023

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Excluding the place where you live and your daily car, what's the most expensive thing you have ever bought? (excluding joke answers like 'education', 'medical bills', 'wife' etc) I think back in...

What would you take?

25th Oct 2022

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You live in a flooded area and are anxiously waiting for the river to peak, You will have to evacuate when this occurs but do have some time, What will you save ? What will you load into your car...

September 11

11th Sep 2022

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I am feeling maudlin today as I remember those whose lives were taken in a senseless attack. I especially remember the “falling man” as he gracefully glided to his death, upside down,...

Halloween

28th Aug 2022

10 Comments

Halloween is soon approaching and it'll be spooky season! Do you celebrate Halloween even though it's traditionally big in the US? Why do you think it's not that big here in Australia when we...

Bank Branch Closure

17th Aug 2022

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I live in Adelaide suburban area and over the last few years the Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Bank, National Bank have all closed their branches. I now need to travel over 10 Kms to access a branch....

What do you do to relax

7th Aug 2022

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I struggle with relaxing I always have things to do. My husband has no trouble falling asleep in front of tv or watching sports on tv, he is not lazy but he can sit and do nothing. I enjoy cooking...

New Hobbies

14th Jul 2022

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It's been just over 2 years since the pandemic affected all our lives in one way or another. We would like to hear whether you used the lockdowns/travel restrictions to take up any new hobbies or...

Best books of 2021?

8th Jul 2022

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What are some of the amazing books that you have read in 2021 (so far)?

Bullying and harassment

4th Jul 2022

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At least 1 in 10 young people have experienced cyberbullying. What are you doing to stop bullying and harassment?

How do you cope with the rising cost of living?

4th Jun 2022

30 Comments

Effective strategies to cut down cost on groceries shopping, electricity, food, rent and etc?

How are you guys making new friends?

20th May 2022

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I feel like it’s a common thing for high school best friends to drift apart and since COVID, everyone’s a little anxious to socialise. I’m wondering how you guys are making new...

The Great Resignation

12th Apr 2022

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How has the wave of Great Resignation affected you. Have you left/considered leaving your job? If yes, then what industry was it and why? I'm just hoping to get some insight!

Working from Home

10th Apr 2022

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Do you think you are more productive working from home than in the office environment?

Ideas for Weekend Activities

6th Apr 2022

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Now that lockdown is over... What is everyone doing for fun?! Activities for solo and with friends?

Pearls of wisdom ...

26th Dec 2021

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What's the best advice you've ever been given?

Do you think that businesses will embrace the work from home culture after life returns to normal

25th Nov 2021

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I wonder if business with be more incined to let employees work from home even after Covid restrictions are over. It seems that companies have embraced this idealogy and have realise that it could...

Financial Institutions

22nd Nov 2021

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financial institutions; ie: banks , credit unions and insurance companies all have an obligation to serve their customers, but it seems a lot of their profits go to share-holders and "upper...

Turn Back Time

2nd Oct 2021

51 Comments

So often we say, "If only I knew then what I know now". If you could go back to a time in your past, when would you choose and why?

Are you a night owl or a morning person?

9th Aug 2021

89 Comments

Are you a night owl or a morning person? Why do you think that is? Have you ever purposefully made the switch?

What values/lessons/skills has COVID-19 taught you?

20th Jul 2021

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COVID-19 has dramatically shaken the world. For the last 18 months, we have been surrounded by negative news and stress. Countless people have lost financial, physical, social and emotional...

COVID and the rise in rental prices

29th May 2021

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I’m genuinely interested in how many people are currently in a rental hardship with the increased rents due to COVID -19 and what you are now doing to help keep the other bills down ? Are you...

Acts of Kindness

16th Apr 2021

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What’s one nicest thing you could do for someone in your life today ?

Should we have the right to disconnect? Does the 'Always on' work culture affect you?

7th Apr 2021

73 Comments

Recently the ABC reported "The right to disconnect – won in the Victoria Police union's most recent negotiations – directs managers to respect leave and rest days and avoid contacting...

Careers throughout your lifetime

6th Mar 2021

8 Comments

How many people have always known which career they wanted as a child? And how many times have you changed your mind? or how many times have you changed your career path? If you're still unsure...

Valentine's Day: love or loathe it?

16th Feb 2021

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Valentine's Day is celebrated by millions of people across the world. So we'd LOVE to know... Do you celebrate it? Do you have any traditions with partners, friends or family? Do you love it? hate...

Australian household savings have increased; have yours increased? what are your best savings hacks?

28th Jan 2021

43 Comments

After what was a horrible year financially for most (and still is for many), it seems Australian's have refocused and doubled down on their savings, trying to ensure financial security in the wake...

Social Media vs. Social Interaction

14th Dec 2020

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In 2018, research revealed social media is most effective in tackling loneliness when it is used to enhance existing relationships, or forge new meaningful connections. On the other hand, it is...

Australian Made

16th Jun 2020

144 Comments

How important is it for you to buy Australian made products? How do you know if something is Australian made? Have you ever thought you were buying an Australian product and then realised that it...

Post Pandemic

6th May 2020

103 Comments

Have you already thought of what you'll do differently once things are back to normal? Will you look into doing new things/ stop something you were doing before? How has your mindset changed? Do...

Life in Lockdown / Isolation

31st Mar 2020

143 Comments

Here at Cafestudy, we have been making a conscious effort to learn new skills and exercise daily during life in lockdown/isolation. We would like to know what have you been doing to adapt to life...

New Years resolutions

15th Jan 2020

79 Comments

Have you made a New Years resolution for 2020? If so, what is your resolution and how is it tracking? Do you think resolutions work?

What makes a job the 'perfect job'?

24th Oct 2016

75 Comments

How satisfied are you with your job at the moment? Are you thinking of changing jobs? And if you are looking at changing jobs or just about to embark on looking for your first job, what do you look...

To Twitter or not to Twitter?

21st Nov 2013

124 Comments

Do you use this recently floated social media? If so, what do you use it for? Are you following celebrities or companies/brands? What are you hoping to find out from Twitter feeds? And to non users...

How, when and where do you do your Christmas shopping?

24th Oct 2013

146 Comments

When do you buy Christmas presents? Do you start buying them throughout the year, or do you leave it to the last minute? How do you buy them (i.e online or in store). Do you change the stores that...

What makes you 'like' a Facebook page or ad?

26th Jun 2013

132 Comments

Companies are spending more and more money on social media to target new customers. We want to know if you have ever visited a company's Facebook page and clicked 'like', and/or clicked 'like' on...

Why do you enjoy being a member of an online survey site?

20th Apr 2012

229 Comments

Is it because you love giving your opinion? Or are you in it for the money? Perhaps it's because you enjoy the sense of community that comes from Café Chat? Do you contribute to Café Chat often? If...

Who names a grandparent?

21st Nov 2011

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News of the grandchild's birth was barely out before people started asking what I wanted to be called. I thought the first grandchild named the grandparents, but my friends don't agree. They think...

What puts you on an instant high and brings you joy?

19th Oct 2011

97 Comments

Is it exercise and the euphoric endorphins released? An ocean swim on a crystal clear day? A friendly smile from a stranger on the street? A gripping book? Wonderful friends and family? What about...

Have you ever seen a ghost or encountered anything spooky?

15th Aug 2011

255 Comments

Perhaps you have a room in your house that never quite feels right. Do you hear bumps in the night or see shadows out of the corner of your eye? Are you a medium or clairvoyant who can communicate...

What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

16th May 2011

147 Comments

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there...

Random acts of kindness

16th Nov 2010

43 Comments

Have you done something just for the good feeling it gave you - like giving up your seat on the bus for someone, opened a door for someone, helped someone you didnt even know? Or has a stranger...