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1. nah, we're ok with the Aussie accent, we loved Steve Irwin...lol!
2. Jeffcoslacker covered this plenty well enough
3. 15% is more a standard, 10% or less for bad service, 20% for Godly service
4. do the speed limit (or 5 MPH over), don't drive with your turn signal on, don't even mention the metric system
5. Just be yourself Blayne, that oughta do it.
6. don't even smile in the Airport, they'll cavity search you...unless you're into that sort of thing.
7. only about 4% on average. Some Canadian imports have up to 7% Woodchuck is another brand of cider available here, as well as the Strongbow you mentioned.
8. If you ask for lemonade, you'll either get the juice of a lemon mixed with sugar and water, or a nalt beverage called Mike's hard lemonade.

You're lucky my border patrol friend has no contacts in Hawaii. otherwise #6 would be in your future regardless of whether you smile or not! Love you like a brother buddy, have a great time!