We have had no less than 5 people either share, comment, ask, or send us the link to this article about American habits that one girl lost when she moved to Germany.  Most of the questions revolve around, ''Is it true?''  And both of us would say yes, especially regarding the parts about small talk and public nudity.  We have pretty much lost all of those habits while living over here.  Perhaps they're just in hibernation until we move back to the States.  Only time will tell if we will eventually regain them.