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Credit cards widely accepted.",{"key":25,"value":26},"Is English widely spoken?","Yes, English is the primary language.",{"key":28,"value":29},"What is the tipping etiquette?","15-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink for bartenders.",{"key":31,"value":32},"Are there any local festivals?","Oktoberfest (Oct), Kitchener Blues Festival (Sept), and Christkindl Market (Dec).",{"key":34,"value":35},"Can I drink tap water?","Yes, tap water is safe and high quality.",{"key":37,"value":38},"What is the time zone?","Eastern Time (ET), UTC-5 (UTC-4 in summer).",{"key":40,"value":41},"Is public transit accessible?","Yes, GRT buses and ION trains are wheelchair accessible.","\"Grand River Transit (GRT) operates buses and an ION light rail connecting Kitchener to Waterloo and Cambridge. A single bus fare is about $3.75 CAD. Taxis and ride-shares like Uber are available. Downtown is walkable, and cycling is popular with dedicated lanes. 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