It's funny. We've really gotten in the Europe groove quickly. Things are not as strange to us as they are to newbie travelers from the states. For example:
Toilets have 2 flushing levers. 1 uses less water than the other. I'll leave it to your imagination as to why
The locks turn twice. The first turn will set the bolt but it allows the room service key to work. The second turn locks your door from anyone.
Hydration is critical to keep happy. You can ask for tap water but you must specifically ask. If you just say water they will bring you carbonated bottled water (at 3-5 euros per bottle). If you want just plain bottled water you have to ask for still water. And ice must be requested.
The bikes will miss you. If you try and dodge them or change direction you'll get hit. Trust the system here.
People smoke here. Get over it. Stay out of bars or choose your seat carefully if it bothers you. Smoking is stupid from a health perspective but its not our job to change the behavior of other cultures.
These kinds of things seem to cause consternation and at times bring out the worst in fellow travelers. But once explained people get it and are ok.
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