And the list continues...

6. Maroon 5 is the new Lady Gaga. Wherever you go, a cafe or a bus, you're almost certain to hear a Maroon 5 song during your stay. Many places play American music, but no artist is as popular as Maroon 5.

7. The subte was designed for sardines, not humans. I've experienced the DC Metro while pretty crowded, like after a huge basketball game, when you thought you couldn't breathe. But every single morning and evening on the subway here is the same, without fail. And its even more crowded than in DC (Gtown people might find this hard to believe, but yes, its possible). Never before have I seen 50 year old businessmen and 70 year old nuns pushing people until they almost fall over to get onto a train before.

8. Ñapas. A ñapa is a little treat that is thrown in for free whether at a cafe or a bakery, and doesn't need to be asked for. The most common is a small cookie with your cup of coffee. Or, since water isn't free, a small (shot glass sized) cup of water on the side. My record so far is 2 ñapas with one cup of coffee (two little cookies and a glass of water), but I'm on a mission to break that!

9. Assigned seats at movie theaters. Buying movie tickets in Argentina is a bit more complicated since you have to pick your seat ahead of time and then have assigned seating inside the theater. No more sneaking people into Harry Potter premieres...

10. Sleep is for the gringos. I assumed before coming to Argentina that since the daily schedule is similar to that of Spain and many other South American countries they too would have the lovely tradition of siestas. Well, they seem to be an exception. No one appears to nap here, since people only spend very limited amounts of time in their houses. This must be why the coffee here is stronger than in the U.S.