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G Flip 'freaks out' Americans with Australian school tradition
G Flip has set the internet alight once again, with the singer dropping a 'bizarre' school tradition from Australia on unsuspecting Americans.
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The 'Pen License' Divide: An Australian's Culture Shock in America
An Australian woman residing in the United States has highlighted a surprising cultural difference that has captivated online audiences: the concept of a 'pen license.' In a recent viral video, the woman, known as G Flip, expressed her astonishment upon discovering that American schoolchildren do not undergo a formal assessment to earn the right to use a pen. According to G Flip, in Australia, children typically around eight or nine years old, often in Grade 3, must pass a handwriting test to demonstrate legible penmanship. Successful completion of this test results in a 'pen license' certificate, signifying their official permission to transition from using pencils to pens in their schoolwork. 'You do a test to deem if you are ready to upgrade from a pencil to a pen,' G Flip explained in her video. 'You've got to make sure it's all legible and your letters look great, and then your teacher will grade you and then you'll get a certificate that says that now you can use your pen.' The revelation sparked widespread discussion online, with many Americans expressing confusion and amusement over the concept. Conversely, numerous Australians and even some individuals from the UK and South Africa confirmed the existence of similar 'pen license' practices in their own educational systems. The video underscores the subtle yet distinct variations in educational norms across different countries.
