Tip #21: Boiling hot water means clean water
Tip #20: Know When to Make Your Exit
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Tip #19: Learn what's a compliment and what's an insult
Tip# 18: Be Ready at a Moments Notice to Herd Livestock
Tip #17: Always be prepared for guests
Tip #16: Bring Ear Plugs
Tip #15: Push and shove
Tip #14: Remember that the building has not moved
Tip #13: When in doubt, think literally
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Tip #12: Clean your Hands with Carbohydrates (A 100% Vegetarian, not-so-Paleo-Friendly tip)
Tip #11: Explore around where you live first. Then you'll feel like you live there.
Tip #10: Always Put Socks On Your Baby
Tip #9: When in doubt, pronounce the English word with the local accent.
Tip #8: Learn to be Vague
Tip #7: Be careful how you address the grandmas.
Tip #6: Always turn on the light when going to the bathroom at night
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Tip #5: Paying a few bills might take weeks to accomplish.
Tip #4: Increase your Protein Intake
Tip #3: If you find yourself in a bind, ask the pizza delivery guy for help.
Tip #2: Always Hold Your Shirt Down When Meeting Grandmothers