Xenophobe's guide to the Germans

During our visit in Paris my sister lent me a series of books called "Xenophobe's guides". This series is an "irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia'.
Naturally I started by reading the one about the Germans, maybe hoping to find some clues there :)
It was truly hilarious to read and let me share with you a few quotes (no offense my dear German friends).
"The Swiss see the Germans as being basically on the right lines, but needing to try a little harder (after all, in Switzerland you may be fined for using the wrong color plastic sack to put your rubbish in, while in Germany you are only fined for not using one)"
"Watching a German relax is exhausting and you may need a day off to get over it"
"Germans hate breaking rule, which can make life difficult because, as a rule, everything not expressly permitted is prohibited"
"If you like sex to be a mysterious smouldering ecstasy, choose the French. To the Germans it is more like an invigorating work-out"
"Cars are not a matter of life and death for Germans, they are much more important than that"
"To help you get a joke, Germans will gladly explain it to you"
"It is not recommended that you come to German literature looking for a happy ending. You won't find one"
"The Germans have an old saying: "one cannot live on bread alone, there must be sausage and ham as well""
I let you read the book for many more, while I move on to the one about the French, that should be interesting :)