Interesting facts about Prague

I now have been living here for over a month, and I feel right at home. There are some notable differences between Prague and New York, so I thought I would share. 

1. Dogs don't have to be on leashes walking down the street. It looks like a dog is a stray, because it's wandering aimlessly behind it's owner. What's more, is he owners don't have to pick up after their dog, which is really annoying. I'm constantly have to watch where I step. 

2. There are various hot dog stands on the street where they serve you a hot dog in a baguette. It is so delicious, and costs under a dollar. 

3. Beer in the supermarket costs 9 Crowns which is equivalent to 40 cents. 

4. Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world. See #3

5. The Czech like to play American hits from the mid 90's onward in supermarkets, train stations, and other public places. I love grocery shopping and hearing the hits. 

6. The metro system operates on an honor system, meaning that there are no turnstiles to enter; however, if an inspector flags you down, and you don't have a metro pass, you have to pay around $35 for not purchasing a ticket. A single ride ticket costs about 80 cents. 

7. PDA is totally okay for Czech couples of all ages. 

8. Average escalator ride is about 3-5 minutes. 

9. No means Yes. Literally. "Ano" translated is Yes.