"Go to Germany, live on the economy, just be sure to learn a little about the culture, learn the polite words,"

If you say "it's not the States" with a smile you'll love it. If you say "it's not the States" with a bite to it you'll hate it.

CW - you forgot to mention - don't jaywalk, even at 0200, if the 'walk' sign is red. They look at you like you've got 4 heads. ;-)

Taking a leak by the side of the road is OK. Littering is not. Spitting on the sidewalk, hopefully by the curb, is almost acceptable. Not using your blinker when changing lanes? Felony(almost). ;-)

OSHA/safety standards in old buildings? Like hand rails on steps? Steps evenly spaced and the same height? Don't plan on it. Almost fell last week. Every step was the same except the top one which was about an inch higher! If it angers you stay here. If you smile and shake your head you'll do fine.

Drink and driving? You don't want to go there. Lots of folks walk 10-20 minutes to bars/pubs. Walking is no big deal and lots of people do it.