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Wearing Shoes or Slippers in and Around the House

June 14, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Astute Swiss who watch American sitcoms or series might notice that Americans don’t take off their shoes. Neither when entering their own home or other people’s homes. It looks like they keep their street shoes on even inside. You know… Read moreWearing Shoes or Slippers in and Around the House

Life  daily life, house, shoes, Swiss German  1 Comment

At Home in Switzerland – a House is a House

April 5, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Homes in Switzerland are much different than the ones in the States. Sure, the basics stay the same; walls, lights, windows and such. But still, even those things that are the same are different. Also, depending on if you live… Read moreAt Home in Switzerland – a House is a House

Life  bathroom, daily life, house, life  Leave a comment

Collection abc – H is for House, Helping and How true

November 3, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Here is the “H” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write about them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss. This week’s words start with “h”. “H” is for house, helping and how… Read moreCollection abc – H is for House, Helping and How true

Alphabet  helping, house, Switzerland, taxes  Leave a comment

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