Which of these english-speaking countries would you rather live in?

I have to agree with that - and I live in Australia. People seem to think Aussies are all friendly (if perhaps a bit blunt, dim and alcoholic as well) but in reality...

We're not particularly outgoing people. Most definitely won't make any effort to get to know you. Eg. Say you're at a party with people you don't know, you'll basically be ignored. People won't be interested in you or ask questions about you. And generally, our manners aren't so great either.

Also, we can be very tactless. No sense of when to hold back; Aussies will just blurt out whatever thought enters their head, which can be rude and insensitive sometimes.

Obviously there are lots of exceptions, not everyone is like that. And other places/cultures can be like that too. It's just that the "friendly Aussie bloke/sheila" reputation is undeserved.

And we have a high suicide rate, I think. It's not that great a place, really.

Sorry for the rant, I was just glad to see a realistic view of what Australians are actually like.
People who migrate here shouldn't expect an easy transition, culturally, imo.

As for "free and relaxed", Australians do things by the book even when it makes no sense. Absolute rule-followers.... but this is becoming a legit rant now so I'll stop!!!

I'm not a gun nut😂.

Or the crime.

Very strict?