I had nothing but lovely people here in Australia. Men (and women) would constantly offer to help me with my groceries, carry them to the car for me, put them in. They'd instantly leap to their feet when I got on the train. It got to the point where I felt like I had to say "I'm okay!", just because everyone assumed that I needed help. But it was nice.

In London (we traveled there when I was about six months pregnant...and definitely pregnant), people were really good at avoiding eye contact, just in case you might need help. I actually had an 80 year old woman on the Underground leap out of her seat to give it to me when no one else would. When I thanked her but refused, she started yelling at all the men surrounding us, telling them that they should be ashamed of themselves and if their grandmothers could see them, they'd be in huge trouble! :)