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How I Have Changed, I’m Swiss

September 12, 2018April 2, 2026 Lisa

Or, as my husband says, “How I got cultivated”. Am I American or Swiss? Looking closely, but not too closely, I can see I have changed. Some things I do now are just so Swiss. Here’s a nonfinite list of… Read moreHow I Have Changed, I’m Swiss

Swiss People  cheese, chocolate, daily life, eating, food, laundry, life, punctuality, shoes  Leave a comment

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

These (Military) Boots Were Made for Walkin’

August 8, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

All my knowledge about the Swiss military service is secondhand but I have heard a lot of stories. It’s a topic that all Swiss men can relate to and have an opinion about. At dinner parties when the men start… Read moreThese (Military) Boots Were Made for Walkin’

Life  army, boots, inspection, military, political proposal, politics, recruiter, shoes, swiss army, Switzerland  Leave a comment

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