After living in Switzerland for one year. 3 things I like and 2 I do not.

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There are a lot of things to love about living in Switzerlandut there are also a lot of things that are not so great. so today we are talking about three things that I love about Switzerland and two that I do not. Wait I forgot. Today we are also giving away this Bug a Salt gun. Number one. The outdoors. Switzerland is the most beautiful place that I have ever been to. the way the mountains look with the lakes and everything. It is just so pretty. Pictures do not do this place justice. But fortunately, you don't just have to look at pictures in Switzerland there are so many ways to get outdoors. There is hiking there is biking there is rockclimbing everywhere. There are these via ferratas that go up the rock faces also if you are not quite into rock climbing, you can go paragliding. If you name it Switzerland has got it. If you are not into this whole exercising thing you can go on these trams that go up the mountain. or these cable cars or the faries that go on the lakes. There is no reason that you cannot get outdoors in Switzerland it is amazing. If you live in Switzerland and you are not getting outside you are making a bad life decision. Why would you even live in Switzerland if you are not getting outside? that is the number one reason to live in Switzerland. It is so amazing. Switzerland is old. There are a lot of old buildings there are a lot of old towns and old roads, and really old history. If you are from Europe then this is just normal but I am From the USA. And in the US if you just go back a few hundred years history descends into a mystery. We don't really know what was going on in the USA 1000 years ago. History is one of my favorite parts about living in Switzerland. If you are visiting a castle or something it is crazy to think about all of the people that came before you that put in that work to build these structures. We don't remember most of their names. It is kind of humbling to think about. Number 3. Switzerland is a tinny little country that is l
Es gibt viele Dinge, die man am Leben in der Schweiz lieben sollte, aber es gibt auch viele Dinge, die nicht so toll sind. Heute sprechen wir über drei Dinge, die ich an der Schweiz liebe, und zwei, die ich nicht liebe. Warten Sie, ich habe es vergessen. Heute verschenken wir diesem Bug auch eine Salzpistole. Nummer Eins. Draußen. Die Schweiz ist der schönste Ort, an dem ich je gewesen bin. wie die Berge mit den Seen und allem aussehen. Es ist einfach so hübsch. Bilder werden diesem Ort nicht gerecht. Aber zum Glück muss man sich in der Schweiz nicht nur Bilder ansehen, es gibt so viele Möglichkeiten, ins Freie zu kommen. Es gibt Wandern, es gibt Radfahren, es gibt überall Klettern. Es gibt diese über Klettersteige, die die Felswände hinaufsteigen, auch wenn Sie nicht ganz auf Klettern stehen, können Sie Paragliding betreiben. Wenn Sie es nennen, hat die Schweiz es. Wenn Sie sich nicht für dieses ganze Training interessieren, können Sie mit diesen Straßenbahnen den Berg hinauf fahren. oder diese Seilbahnen oder die Faries, die auf den Seen fahren. Es gibt keinen Grund, warum man in der Schweiz nicht draußen sein kann. Es ist erstaunlich. Wenn Sie in der Schweiz leben und nicht nach draußen kommen, treffen Sie eine schlechte Lebensentscheidung. Warum würden Sie überhaupt in der Schweiz leben, wenn Sie nicht nach draußen kommen? Das ist der Hauptgrund, in der Schweiz zu leben. Es ist so unglaublich. Die Schweiz ist alt. Es gibt viele alte Gebäude, es gibt viele alte Städte und alte Straßen und wirklich alte Geschichte. Wenn Sie aus Europa sind, ist das ganz normal, aber ich komme aus den USA. Und in

[@davidaway753]

watching something without headphones in public transport is unacceptable in general and not only in switzerland.

[@silviezee28]

Exactly, it's just rude and selfish, no matter where you are. Like I dgaf what you are watching, but do it without the volume please. That simple and respectful for everyone around you.

[@Sabine_Kienast]

And make a phonecall on speaker... That's so rude, when you are in a bus!! It's enough to hear YOU ... But I don't need to hear the person you talk with on the phone !!! Hate that, you're not alone!! And not only here in Switzerland I guess !?? 🙄🙄

[@AskMiko]

Agree… it is the equivalent of hearing your body digest food… noooo! Headphones please

[@zultyanimationsinc1201]

It’s normal in any other county 😭😭😭

[@raiden_187]

No actually not really

[@alexanderweiss9500]

Yeah, the "swiss glare"... just yesterday I had to do this to a guy in my local Aldi because he took a loaf of bread with his bare hands that he then put back on the shelf. After realizing my stare he instantly had that look of being ashamed in his eyes and knew he had done a crime against humanity. Swiss glare for the win!

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

🤣🤣

[@kevincharmillot8071]

I am from the French part of Switzerland and I didn’t know what Swiss glare is. Someone can explain me ?

[@studiomiroa]

It’s really annoying to see people pick things and put back on the shelf. I like the “Swiss glare”!

[@catwoman_7]

@@kevincharmillot8071 Me neither! I’ve never heard these words. I‘m Swiss, too!

[@4zun14n3]

It's because in the French part we are more chill, nobody will call the cops on you for making some noise on a Sunday (as long as it's after 10 am), or give you a death stare because you're jaywalking or crossing at a red light (If you're very unlucky you might get a ticket though).

[@Alingi2002]

We like to call the "Swiss glare" the stare of disapproval and it's one of most Swiss things one can do. I kind of agree that it can be annoying but most of the time the stare of disapproval only occurs if you aren't being considerate of the people around you or being straight up rude. Things like littering or being too loud in public transportation fall under this category as well. We Swiss people don't like to directly confront people and start fights most of the time so the stare of disapproval is perfect for us to subtly show you that you aren't being respectful .

[@marygeta4779]

Better the Swiss glare, than the being shot with a gun American style 😂😂😂 just kidding

[@mariaairam357]

Being too loud on public transportation? That is so weird, I noticed people do not talk AT ALL on trains, it so uncomfortable. So glad I left Switzerland. People there are a bit close-minded.

[@Alingi2002]

@@mariaairam357 I guess for some it can be uncomfortable but honestly for most of us it is the greatest thing ever... A lot of Swiss people can be quite reserved in the beginning but I‘d like to think that we generally are very accepting and open-minded people (with exceptions of course, especially in the older generations) I‘m really sorry that you had such a bad experience with Switzerland but I understand that it‘s not for everybody.

[@MickBiker88]

@@mariaairam357 I think « polite » is the word you’re looking for.

[@xXDESTINYMBXx]

@@mariaairam357 people talk all the time on the train if they are out with friends, some trains (IC) have silent areas though.

[@baumwolke2078]

Ai, if the speedlimit is 50, I expect you to drive 54. As you only pay a ticket if you drive 55 or higher 😄

[@modenach]

Jep if you drive 88 or 89 in the 80 speedlimit nothing happens, there is something called Toleranz (tolerance). I don't look on the speedo all the time.

[@lodu8731]

@@modenach No. tolerance only apply if you go at 54 because there is the tolerance. If you go faster it will count you a fine for 1 km/h 😂

[@jamesb.492]

@@lodu8731 The tolarance is 3 kmh in Zurich and Schaffhausen. Hence 54 kmh will already cost you CHF 40.

[@lodu8731]

@@jamesb.492 I know it depends on the radar and where you are I was just explaining to the other person that even with 5 km/h tolerance it was wrong. The best at the end of the day is not speeding hahaha

[@MrRetzbach]

@@lodu8731 Yes, but your speedo overreads, so you can do 55 or maybe even 56 no problem.

[@thibaud1213]

“Pretty much, there’s no reason you can’t go outdoor in switzerland” me, at home on a sunny afternoon in geneva:😟

[@Nokyyyyy]

Sunny day in summer are too hot for me, sometimes

[@GaerionNaranek]

Some counts for me. No regrets. Le grand bonjour de Saint-Gall.

[@josephvazquez6354]

Hey it’s a little late but I’m from the US and I wanted to ask you some question about your country… if you don’t mind me asking.

[@mahdinahal9574]

Same here at Zurich

[@SwissTanuki]

Me at home on my balcony looking at the Alps with a fine glass of wine: I'm good 👍

[@HeyImRod]

Just moved to Switzerland last January. I agree with everything. This country is a paradise for outdoor activities!

[@shepherdoffire9263]

How is it? And how are you doing?

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@ilovesuisse1]

I’m Swiss, but i don’t go around glaring at people. You can’t put all people in the same boat. Sunday is a day of rest, it’s nice when it’s peaceful, maybe Americans need to try that some time, no shops open, no constant noise 24 hours a day. I love it.

[@cuorenerazzurro1661]

Pretty boring as well, everything closes at 19:00 and 22:00 for petrol stations, you can chill as well when shops are not closed, having lived there till few months ago, this is one of the worst thing ever.

[@mrcrandy2783]

Bro chill mal 😂 er het scho recht und au wenns nöd jede isch es git scho sehr viel wo das mached.

[@jepcartusch1084]

@@mrcrandy2783 Rechte hesch du, hier wird sehr viel gjammeret, reklamiert und denunziert

[@malaka0132]

@@jepcartusch1084 mal wieder typischi schiizer mentalität, sobald öpper au nur öppis negativs erwähnt verlüred alli grad ihri nerve, das isch unfassbar

[@jamesb.492]

Kind of true. You go on vacation to America and in high season - the most expensive season - they cut trees with noisy chain saws around the pool, while kids are playing ... on a Sunday. A leaf blower wakes you up at 7 am in a prime resort on a weekend. Staff drives golf carts reversing emits a high pitch sound which you can year miles away. Would never happen in pretty much all of Western Europe.

[@h.g.buddne]

Yes, we do have a rule for almost every situation but that doesn't mean we follow them. You don't get sued here in Switzerland because you didn't act properly. It's actually quite easy, treat the others like you want to be treated and then you're fine. After a hard day at work you surely don't want to listen to a dumb Netflix serie from the guy across, you might just want to chill on your way home. Our "rules" have to do with respect. The funny thing is we get along with each other perfectly even though we're totally different depending from where you come. As a small country we learned to hold together to be successful. We're a small dot in the middle of the EU and they all want a piece of the pie. But they didn't manage to deal with us "stubborn" Swiss till now 😂🇨🇭

[@1kenneth1985]

Well said. Ditto! Most of my adult life I lived in the US - and now I am ever so grateful that I have returned a couple of years ago to CH. And I am also very grateful for what I have absorbed/learned while living in CA: a Great freedom of spirit. I have learned to first see the possiblities, the space in which something can take place, can develop. Here, very often the first sentence mentioned in a discussion is: "Ja, aber das Problem ist..." - "Si, ma il problema e' ..." (yes, but the problem is...). The problem-orientation here I found to be very stifling, a sort of a straight-jacket-approach to life. Perhaps I was just very fortunate to be exposed to both: the freedom of spirit of the land in the US and the discipline & respect of Swiss-living.

[@Icysabel]

Respect ???🤔

[@h.g.buddne]

So true. If something the Swiss could learn from the Americans is seeing the opportunities. Most Swiss only take a chance after calculating all odds and then be sure it works. To fail here is much worse than other where. We're not used to saying "at least I tried" and then try again. We won't try without a big chance of being successful 😔 I was born on the Philippines and if there's anything I try to maintain is to go for it if it's worth it💪😁🤜

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@chryscanariona]

Exactly! It's about not bothering other people, it's about respect and having good manners👍.

[@nigelgericke2533]

Stunning landscapes, incredibly efficient public transport - even to remote places, polite and helpful people. I love living and working here.

[@sandweiler4640]

Personally I feel very comfortable in Switzerland whenever I go there (mainly by car). Never got a ticket. I guess it is because I was educated with simple rules and basic discipline. The key word is respect. I guess I also hate anarchy and loud people LOL

[@thebauci1167]

Yeah I was really confused about him being annoyed by speed limits. Logically you can't drive 80 km/h if you're in a village where children can cross the street. Additionally rules and speed limits are put in place to be held, whats the point if not. But saying that I know many many people that drive way to fast everyday

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@jasminealixandranorth]

He is referring to the fact that the speed limit here often changes every few meters, feet. Its ridiculous. @@thebauci1167

[@wordsmithgmxch]

I've lived in Switzerland for 25 years, and driving IS demanding. The first year is really tough, but you get used to what speed limit is posted where, you glance reflexively at the speedo about as often as you'd look at the altimeter while flying, and soon the tickets in the mail start arriving with less frequency. Congestion? You avoid it! Public transport will get you ANYwhere, at just about any time, and you can read the paper or stream a movie while you're doing it. Plus, no parking problem! But some things don't get easier. Roads are NARROW. Off the beaten track (and THAT'S where you want to drive!) there's no center line. There's NO shoulder, but a (low) curb, even out in the boonies. All curves are blind -- and don't forget that when a road crests a hill, that's also a curve. Driving in Switzerland trains your reflexes, it trains your instincts and intuition. And did I mention depth perception?

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@elkeeffler173]

That feeling of driving around a corner whilst the alpine road also crests, sends my blood pressure sky high too. No matter how much I tell myself I won't drive off the road into free-fall, fear of doing just that takes over. That never happens when I walk.

[@watosmate8935]

Is motorbike touring quite popular in Switzerland? Would love travel around there although hearing traffic and strict speed limits throws me off abit

[@wordsmithgmxch]

@@watosmate8935 Interesting question. No, I don't think there's a lot of touring, come to think of it. Lotsa bikes, few large groups. CH is expensive, which might make tour organizers avoid it. And it is small, so the locals go out for a day or a WE: tour, not so much. If you are in the Alps, check out roads near the borders to F, I, A for rides into CH of 1-2 days. My favorite tour of ONLY big passes: Susten, Grimsel, Nufenen, Gotthard. But small local roads over lower passes are more technical / adventuresome (for ex:Sattelegg, Ibergeregg). Tip: try to get hold of some Michelin 1/200,000 road maps. Look for roads highlighted in green: those are the scenic ones. Then, where the line goes all squiggly, that's where you wanna go.

[@wordsmithgmxch]

,@@watosmate8935 Perhaps more to your point: Stay out of the lowlands: that's where your traffic is. Also where your speed cameras are (or on the Autobahn); not out in the sticks. Out there, speed limit is 80 kmh. Doesn't sound fast, but on a technical road, I can have all the fun I can stand and hardly ever hit 80, much less 90-100.

[@williamtell5365]

Im a Swiss/American dual citizen. I've lived in the US and Asia most of my life, only shorter times in Switzerland. I understand a lot of what you say. Even though my temperament fits well in Switzerland, even I get tired of some of the strictness and rules. At the same time, being in a well-ordered place can be relaxing in its own way, I get tired of chaos in the US and SE Asia (where I now live). As for the outdoor activities, I'm a fanatic about that stuff and I dearly miss it where I'm living now.

[@Michael-vz9xk]

If you listened to anything in a Train in Switzerland without headphones you get the glare and the tutting, yet rarely people say something do they? it's just that dissaproving look. Also common swiss saying is "we don't need a secret police, we have neighbours."

[@micheleleimbacher5867]

true about the neighbours, but a loser who is so inconsiderate that they listen to music in the train without headphones is just asking for glares

[@thebauci1167]

Honestly, I can't stand it if people listen to music or watch a video on full volume in the train, it's so annoying and they should get a glare.

[@lionatwork8763]

Yes we swiss have this in common with the japanese

[@ninoslanguagejourney6002]

Because us swiss people don't like direct confrontation. That's why if your neighbor is so rude to have a party till late at night and being tok loud without coming over in advance explaining that it's gonna happen (at least put a postal card into your mailbox cause we love being indirect or if you wanna go big cause your neighbor is most likely not understanding you bring over a vine bottle) you call the cops on them to tell em to keep it down and you'll never know who called them on you lol But really why would you be such an idiot and listen to a video or music without headphones in public transport? That's just rude we aint noise americans! Lol I think that's the part he still has to learn: starting to love the million rules cause they are making sense!

[@Inkomanstay]

"you can basically expect people to always be mad at you" sounds like NYC

[@rl9579]

I have lived more than 20 Years in Zurich ans well as NYC. NYC is totally different people gossip like there is no tomorrow and they are vicious! In Switzerland people are direct and blunt.

[@amarug]

I have lived in the city center of Bern my whole life and I can attest that all of this is 100% accurate. I hate cars, as I live in the city center, I have never even owned a car. Here you can get from anywhere to anywhere with public transport at any time, comfortably. And I travel all the time (if there is no pandemic) nationally and internationally. I also love to give the "Swiss glare" to anyone who would dream of watching a video without headphones in public transport. The thought of it makes my blood pressure go up already. 😂 In many aspects, we are a bit similar to the Japanese. We have rules and customs for everything, we like it clean, tidy, quiet, polite and punctuality is the key to happiness. However, we lack that one extra tier of politeness, that allows us to give people the "swiss glare" whenever they screw-up, while the Japanese just grin and bear it. BTW: We give each other the glare too, all the time, its not exclusively reserved for foreigners. 😂

[@DramaQueenMalena]

Chönnt grad vo mir gschribe si.

[@1kenneth1985]

@@DramaQueenMalena :-)

[@esvajcarac3527]

…that is why i hate it here. and i m a real swiss

[@DramaQueenMalena]

@@esvajcarac3527 What is a real Swiss?

[@lionatwork8763]

Me miesst d Rittschuel abrisse, denn wärsch scho wohnlicher in Bärn.

[@taar1]

Because Switzerland is so small you can't just put in cruise control because there's not long enough roads here. That's also why the speed limit changes so frequently. Just too small country :) About the Swiss glare, you just have to start ignoring it. It's happening to everyone, just try to ignore it, haha

[@kevincharmillot8071]

Mountain roads here have to be a hell for Americans. Tiny roads, always some turn and locals who are born on the mountains driving so fast hahaha

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

Unless you are from the mountains in the US. 😉

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

Yeah, You are right. Still annoying though. 😜

[@jamesb.492]

Just not true. Drive from Zurich to Bern and count how often the speed limit changes when there is no need for any change. It's a highway 120 period but you will encounter 60, 80, 100, 120.

[@TheRomeogigli]

Swiss mountain roads are a dream.. it's a real life rally parcours.. gotta have a fast car though

[@crisinelpaul8785]

I think if there are always speed limits in switzerland it is because it’s a really small country with really close villages, sorry for that, your swiss friend Paul

[@daj7070]

Im half American half swiss I currently live in Switzerland and have been living here for about 15 years. I love it here used to hate it but I got used to everything.I just accepted the fact that there’s going to be the Swiss glare everywhere I go. There’s a lot of Karen’s here but also a lot of nice people I love my peace and quiet. Sometimes I just wanna go and move to America but then I remind myself how lucky I am to even be able to live here at all.🇨🇭✌🏻👌🏻

[@mnab7616]

My son who is a student at the University in Zurich, complains about the glare all the time, although he is American he's of Central Asian Ancestry, he says women even clutch their purses really tight when they are next to him on the tram. According to him not a day goes by when a woman or man just glare him down on the street or public transportation for no reason, for that reason he can't wait to go back to America where he can get shot and stabbed on the street🤣😂 By the way, he's been living and going to school in Switzerland since he was very young so he know all the rules and abides by them.

[@dandie4336]

As Swiss, thanks for driving the speed limit. Be on time is important to us 😂✌️

[@Someone-wh8hi]

To the thing with listening to your headphones. Say I’m reading a book or had a stressful day. Why would I want to listen to someones video while someone is facetiming (filming everyone around them 🙄) while the third listens to music?

[@Someone-wh8hi]

Again the not caring about others

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

100% agree. You should definitely use headphones.

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

Also don't sing along to your music.😂

[@pasinhumbert2746]

It is called courtesy and respect - not to disturb others in public. This is what I love about Switzerland. Something America can learn from us.

[@jamesb.492]

Which is why in Switzerland you must pay 1st class and ride in the "silence" cabins.

[@kusky5185]

If you watch/listen anything without headphones in public transport you should be put in jail!

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

😂

[@kenmaira]

I moved from Switzerland to the US, (back in 02) and I will say, I miss it. There's not really anywhere I can go outside, and damn the allergies are killer. Got here from the Perkin's brother's video. Love it!

[@vanlifeoverlander6785]

I’m Swiss living in Australia, to drive in Switzerland is a piece of cake in compare to driving in Sydney. Think it’s also in NYC. And some law in Australia I have come across, makes my head shake. Just one example. My mate forgot to vote, compulsory in Australia, so he got fined. Unluckily he moved house at the time and didn’t receive the fine. So he’s driver license got suspended without him knowing. So he got caught driving without a license and had to face court. Ended up paying around $ 2000 in fine and court cost. That was so weird to me.

[@vanlifeoverlander6785]

The speed limit is 50 km/h in built up areas and 100 km/h in on Highways in Australia. Rarely 110km/h on motor ways and believe me the fines here are very high and even in the middle of nowhere on the Bruce Highway they have speed cameras, a lot of them.

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

Yeah, I would much rather drive in Switzerland than many cities in the US.

[@priscila632]

@@vanlifeoverlander6785 😅 OMG! I feel sorry for your friend

[@mariusmuresan8248]

Reminiscent of the times when Australia was a penal colony. Treating people as if they were inmates already.

[@NSSdt]

without exception i have only met people who just lasted 5 years here and then went back. everything is fine at the beginning but when you live here it is completely different. usually after 2 years in switzerland you come across some hurdles and realize that it will be very difficult and extremely expensive... the so called "honey-moon-phase" with switzerland last longer but it will hit you ;)

[@Mimi-iq4ll]

Why is it so expensive? Is it true that it costs about $700 to take the train to another country?

[@jasminealixandranorth]

oh yeah - hit me after 15 years. I will pay you to get me outta here!!!! Everybody is a bloody drill sergeant. Nasty! The best people are the people who come here to do the work the Swiss won't do - the Italians, the Portuguese - mainly in restaurants and hotel staff. They are wonderful!

[@yveswyrsch3017]

Thx for this Video😂

[@sonodiventataunalbero5576]

Switzerland is very very densely populated, if you only consider the habitable surfaces. Furthermore there are many tourists and resident foreigners, not to mention the four different cultures of the country. If you consider the very high living standards ask yourself how that is possible to achieve. We have to trust and rely upon others sticking to the written and non written rules of cohabitation and the whole system is based upon a social pact. In order to grow as individuals we have to accept a certain amount of limitations. We would otherwise destroy the very fundament of our existence (landscape, well functioning public services and education,...)

[@captainsmoke1612]

I always drive 5 over speed limit. Never had a problem. The frequent changing of the speed limit is annoying, but it makes sense in most cases I'd say.

[@brownkiwibird1769]

Oh lord that part about the speed limit is so true! Another thing I never noticed until my boyfriend drove for the first time here is that people in my neck of the woods (GE and VD) tend to tailgate a lot.

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

True Story.

[@shortfattoad7317]

That is a 'French thing'. They do that constantly while driving in France. I really hate it, especially as I'm normally over the speed limit and as soon as they get past me, they slow down. So I have to get past them again as I'm on cruise control nearly everywhere from the second I switch the car on.

[@sircharlie100]

It took me years to perfect my swiss glare. I must use it as much as possible now.

[@menacinglygorgos7653]

Lol

[@dantohaku]

Hilariously funny and sympathetic. As a Swiss I can also take your negative points really well. You are 100% right. Love getting the mirror held up to me like that. Thanks for the hearty laugh I had about myself.

[@corinnestauffiger5693]

Yeah, driving in Switzerland is exhausting. I am Swiss, living in Switzerland but I prefer driving in rural areas in Canada or US too. But is kind of logical that in a tiny country are lot of changes in speed limits, lots of signs and so on. In bigger cities in America traffic is similar to Switzerland. That why our public transportation is very good ☺️

[@Someone-wh8hi]

5:15 for me personally it’s not breaking the rules that makes me mad, it’s the not caring about our way of living for me. It’s obvious for me to let people off the tram/bus/whatever first before entering myself. It just doesn’t make sense the other way around. And if you don’t get that or just don’t care you’ll get the swiss glare.

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

I agree. When people don't care it becomes a problem. However it's not always that simple. If it is your 1st time using public transportation You may never have thought about it. Sometimes it takes a little while to learn these things.

[@GabrieleNunnari]

@@AmericameetsSwitzerland if you think as smart human being, you understand that is smart to let people go down and then go up. Is required to have 3 weeks of training to do that? I do understand this justification if you do not know how to pay the ticket, not if you have to board and your brain does not tells you "lets copy what other peoples do."

[@EightToneSpanish]

The getting on/off etiquette public transport is changing everywhere. London used to be pretty diciplined. UK used to have nice queues. It's just times are a changing. I like to blame the marketing industry pushing the "do what you want lifestyle. I'm number one." attitude to life.

[@retiredsupp]

What you said about not going outside makes sense when you come from a third world country, as a Mexican, we are tired sometimes of the noise, party and people screaming at each other and the extreme lack of respect for anything. Switzerland it's the perfect place to go for all of us quiet living people in the world who were born on such problematic country's. I saw it on another comment but they live as we all should, treat everyone as you would like to be treated, that's it, no strict rules.

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@jesseniaduarte5014]

México.. is not a third world country. but I do agree with your sentiment.

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

​@@jesseniaduarte5014It should be, since it is unsafe just like the states

[@banzobeans]

As an American who grew up and lives in Switzerland I can relate all you say here 😆

[@RobWhittlestone]

Hahaha! This is very accurate! I have lived here for 33 years and at the time I came there was a great book available called "Living and Working in Switzerland". It explained many of the habits and rules and do's and don'ts in a clear and often humourous way. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places on earth and the Swiss want to keep it that way. Driving IS frustrating because they seriously underdimensioned the motorways when they were built. I avoid congestion when commuting by getting up at 04:50 and driving in constantly flowing traffic, arriving at 06:00, leaving at 3:30 PM. Otherwise I would spend at least 50%-100% longer in traffic if I chose regular commuting times. Speed limits: this is so true. It's common to see a "limits off" sign at the end of a village, inviting you to accelerate to 80 km/h - only to round the next corner maybe 400m further and meet another village with a 50 km/h limit. It really feels ridiculous. And it increases fuel consumption, not reducing it. You even see motorway sections reduced to 80 km/h with no noticeable reason (common in cantons Lucerne and Berne). Since getting my sports car and finally passing a German tourist driving 5-10 km/h below the speed limit and for a brief moment exceeding the speed limit for which I got a $2000 fine (yes, you read that right) I am VERY cautious to stick to the limits even more assiduously. Further downsides are it's very hard to make friends as we practice it in UK or USA. It took me a whole year to be invited to someone's home - something which would have happened in the first few weeks in UK. Most Swiss have friends going back to kindergarten or junior school and, as my ex-wife once said, "I have enough friends, why should I meet this person whom I will never see again?" Ouch. Hospitality to strangers (especially business acquaintances) is not big here. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@Mimi-iq4ll]

Isn't it extremely expensive to live there? Someone told me a quarter pounder burger costs about $25, just for the burger!! 😧😧

[@RobWhittlestone]

@@Mimi-iq4ll No, I don't think the burger would be so expensive. But your income is also higher than in most countries. Perhaps in a high-end tourist-trap burger restaurant but a quick check shows me that $25 would pay for TWO meals in one of the well-known chains.

[@detlefmann7433]

@@Mimi-iq4ll People, where live and work there, have an highly income. So it is ‚not too expensive‘ for locals.

[@Stefano.Martino83]

Switzerland the best Country in the World! I‘am italian, but i Love Switzerland.

[@elkeeffler173]

I agree with you😄

[@MRatna]

The Swiss are so damn clever they arranged to have Italy right next door. It is the perfect marriage ❤️

[@orchidine7697]

This video makes me laugh, It reminds me during my first months living in Switzerland, got to pay 200.00 Francs turning into one way street twice without even noticing the the road sign that is very different from where i am used to in Germany.🤔 But I love their strict regulations on how to throw away trash in an environmentally correct manner. They are meticulous when it comes to waste disposal👍

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@musicofnote1]

Funny, antime I drive in a US city, I think about how cool and easy it is to drive in Basel, Luzern, or even Zürich compared to anywhere between the SF Airport and "the City", or compared to Sacramento or compared to Seattle or compared to Pittsburgh or compared to Cincinnati - all places I'm pretty familiar with. BTW - in Switzerland, you learn very quickly how to actually USE cruise control. LOL (been living here since 1977)

[@bluejeanistic]

Cruise Control. I used it once. Felt "out of control"!

[@wendymalik6784]

I lived in Basel for 3 years. I loved it. Yes, the glare- what did I do?

[@faeries_Wear_Boots]

LOL @ driving in Switzerland!! 👀~!! and The Swiss glare!!! 🤣(Scrolls down... ) How can I be the only not laughing and commenting! You're awesome! SUBSCRIBED!

[@truthislove6787]

:) As a Swiss guy - I liked your content!

[@VivezVotreVie_maintenant]

yes me too funny to hear ;-)

[@sanhitsuji4198]

I sometimes met a Swiss glare unexpectedly when I lived in Zurich. My wife usually complained that she was not permitted to clean our room on Sunday.

[@sayawolf1061]

Of course she can clean, just don't use a hoover and other noisy stuff.

[@alba1878]

@@sayawolf1061 Or YOU can clean it. 🙄

[@noelspeck]

Shared 🥳 i like your videos btw, they're really authentic and funny :)

[@SamurajX-Esports]

I'm living in Czech and I can say that we have quite similar things. I hate when someone is listening something in a train and knowing that other people are around and don't even care about it. Sometimes I don't mess up with these people, because of the respectful behavior, but sometimes I yell at them and it works. Especially when you're in a stress and want to work in quiet or whatever. We also have so-called silent train cabs, where people start threatening you whenever you decide to speak out loud. Whispering is sometimes a problem in these carriages, so it's best to send messages even to the person you are sitting next to. Driving in Czech is little bit better as we have the rule to drive 50, but I always drive 60 without any problem. But if a car goes 40 or 45, it lights up my nerves and I'm trying to show the buddy that I don't like it.

[@m.s.c.3803]

so true!! The swiss glare is so annoying. I cannot get used to it. I try to look at the floor instead of people's faces.

[@jasminealixandranorth]

They all suffer from OCD and are control freaks.

3:40 If the speed limit is 50, you actually drive 55. :D Depending on the police speedometer, technology and driving speed, there are toleranes you can sutract. At least 5km/h, sometimes up to 7km/h. The fines (in USD) and penalties for speeding are as folowing: *Residental Street (30km/h speed limit):* 16-17 km/h = 441$, report to police, reprimand 18-19 km/h = 662$, criminal record entry, licence for at least 1 month removed 20-24 km/h = 30 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 25-29 km/h = 50 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 30-34 km/h = 90 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 35-39 km/h = 120 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 40+ km/h = 1 year prison, criminal record entry, car gets irrevocably confiscated, licence for at least 2 years removed, psychological examination *In Town (50 or 60km/h speed limit):* 1-5 km/h = 44$ 6-10 km/h = 132$ 11-15 km/h = 275$ 16-20 km/h = 441$, report to police, reprimand 21-24 km/h = 662$, criminal record entry, licence for at least 1 month removed 25-29 km/h = 20 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 30-39 km/h = 70 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 40-49 km/h = 120 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 50+ km/h = 1 year prison, criminal record entry, car gets irrevocably confiscated, licence for at least 2 years removed, psychological examination *Outside Town (80km/h speed limit):* 1-5 km/h = 44$ 6-10 km/h = 110$ 11-15 km/h = 176$ 16-20 km/h = 264$ 21-25 km/h = 441$, report to police, reprimand 26-29 km/h = 662$, criminal record entry, licence for at least 1 month removed 30-34 km/h = 20 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 35-39 km/h = 30 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 40-44 km/h = 60 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 45-49 km/h = 90 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 50-59 km/h = 120 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 60+ km/h = 1 year prison, criminal record entry, car gets irrevocably confiscated, licence for at least 2 years removed, psychological examination *Highway (120km/h speed limit):* 1-5 km/h = 22$ 6-10 km/h = 66$ 11-15 km/h = 132$ 16-20 km/h = 198$ 21-25 km/h = 286$ 26-30 km/h = 441$, report to police, reprimand 31-34 km/h = 662$, criminal record entry, licence for at least 1 month removed 35-39 km/h = 20 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 40-44 km/h = 30 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 45-49 km/h = 50 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 40-54 km/h = 60 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 55-59 km/h = 70 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 60-64 km/h = 90 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 65-79 km/h = 120 daily rates, criminal record entry, licence for at least 3 month removed 80+ km/h = 1 year prison, criminal record entry, car gets irrevocably confiscated, licence for at least 2 years removed, psychological examination If one speeds fast repeatedly, penalties can drastically increase. A daily rate is depending on your net income and other factors, but it is usually about 50% of your net income per day, up to a maximum of 3000$ per day. If you earn 4k net, the daily rate will be about 100$. The fine according to the daily rate can end up with anything from just 300$ to 360k$. The daily rates can be traded with prison time and a relatively small fine.

[@sashiizurcher7490]

I just wandet to thank you for that video. Im a swiss girl and I had to laugh, really ;) The first 3 points were really great and I likedt them too. And the other 2 points, I just cant, that is sooooooo true and I think thats the humor of a person in switzerland. But you brought it on a point😂

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say. "The Swiss Glare" says it all, that there is something hidden under the layers of Swiss neutrality.

[@tobias2688]

Can you make a video about salaries, taxes and costs of living in Switzerland?

[@Rycka1]

In a way it's kinda the opposite in America. Switzerland and America to oppositing poles for sure. And as for myself ( and being a foreigner ) i do like how things are here ^_^

[@bigfr0g]

When I heard the two bad things you mentioned, I just glared at you! Did you feel it? Greetings from Switzerland :-D

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

Yes, we all feel it, SwiSSy!

[@NohAotori]

I'm not Swiss and I glared too xD like lmao are these cons?

[@MrSeriousHops]

Accurate ! I am from Minnesota and now living in Switzerland - where are you from in the USA?

[@quilmesdave]

I just went to a metal festival in Otelfingen, in the woods, abouyt 30 minutes from Zurich. It was awesome!!! Swiss people, are organized, and fun to be around. Maybe I had the "Swiss Glare" for listening to metal (not too loud} in the train, but honestly, I waste no time in that. It was my 3rd time in Switzerland, and I can only say good things about the country!!

[@olivierbrugger9348]

Swiss here: driving really isn't that bad in Switzerland, I don't know what you're talking about 😂 Outside the "bigger" cities there's usually not a lot going on on Swiss roads. And you CAN take the trash out on a Sunday but you shouldn't throw away glass because that's noisy. There are so many legends about Switzerlands rules and most of them are untrue. Like for example that you're not allowed to flush the toilet after 10PM - that's BS 😁 Hope you still enjoy Switzerland!

[@waaarum4203]

i live in switzerland and i rarely go outside, i know its such a beautiful country but i just cant get over my problems lol

[@christianalexander4010]

What problems ? Enjoy your life man, You only get one after all

[@shuandoyle7871]

@@christianalexander4010 nah bro I don’t play hardcore mode

[@christianalexander4010]

@@shuandoyle7871 huh

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say.

[@murrayfamily9246]

Shared😀 . This is most entertaining; can't wait to show it to the kids. I've always wanted to visit Switzerland and now I'll know to make sure to hire a driver!

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

(Laura here): You can hire Philip - he does complain about driving but he is a great driver! (and patient. unlike me. :-) )

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

@@AmericameetsSwitzerland In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say. "The Swiss Glare" says it all, that there is something hidden under the layers of Swiss neutrality.

[@kennethfharkin]

All very true. I do not live in CH but I have been travelling there regularly for work since 1999. Your point about expenses is well taken. It always amazes me how I can drive up to Germany or into France and pay far less for a meal. As far as driving... yes the speed limit is mercilessly enforced. After 24 years of going there several times a year I have managed to never get a ticket. I thought I did last year when the envelope from the Canton of Bern arrived along with another bill from Avis then I checked the time and place 🙂 I gleefully brought the ticket to my younger coworker whom I had repeatedly warned about the cameras and whom had been driving the car that day. His ticket was 50CHF to Bern and 50CHF to Avis for processing. He was ticketed for going 2 kph over the limit after the 2-3 grace kph. It has gotten far easier in the last couple of years. All the rental cars now have an excellent cruise control system which maintains distance to the traffic ahead and automatically adjusts to the local speed limit. It even slows you down on turns where the 80kph limit would kill you, such as driving into Grindelwald at night. Your point on traffic congestion though is 100% off the mark. I do not know where you are from but I am from Long Island NY and driving in CH is a dream. There is practically nobody on the road unless you enter the mess around Zurich. What you really need to look out for are pedestrians crossing the road. They are all confident that you will stop and in the German speaking regions they rarely even look, just step right off. Any time I am going through the towns I live in fear of someone just turning into a cross walk with no notice in the second I may be distracted.

[@angelogeraldes5776]

Well. This video was suggested to me a year later... I feel your pain about people not enjoying this beautiful country. Been here for about 11 years and don't plan to leave anytime soon. My uncle and aunt on the other hand... my oncle lives in Switzerland almost 50 years and my aunt for at least 30 ( they'll soon be leaving for their retirement. Back to Portugal)... they almost know nothing. Besides the roads that lead to the airports of Geneva and Zurich...

[@joaovilafranca4523]

I'm from Portugal too and looking to move there soon, do you know of any job opportunities there so we can get in touch ?

[@angelogeraldes5776]

@@joaovilafranca4523 Depende da área. Trabalho na área da relojoaria, há muita procura mas principalmente para pessoal já qualificado na área ou então com vários anos de experiência.

[@ProPlayer013youtube]

Switzerland is just amazing for Tourists and old people

[@hockneyfication]

Um, no…

[@keahnig164]

It's amazing for everyone one who commits to follow our rules.

[@anyaelbaz8709]

Shared! Very funny, great video, will watch more of your videos, good and original content.

[@aztradescrypto]

can you explain to us how you even managed to live in switzerland? on what visa? how did you get it?

[@oof5020]

Discipline and Respect. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Glad that you like Switzerland overall tho. ^^

[@kitschuaswiss339]

i am from swizerland and find you perspective interessting, because for me its all normal XD

[@themediterraneanguy]

Great vlog and experience about Switzerland

[@kartikrayavarapu2044]

I most probably will be staying in Switzerland (Lausanne) for a few months for work. Here in the US, unless you live in NYC or Chicago, you need a car. Is this the same for Switzerland as well? Or can I by using the train system?

[@keahnig164]

No, we have probably one of the greatest public transport systems in the world. You don't need a car

[@Cansseco]

Sounds like Switzerland is my kind of place!

[@pixtopic1]

Agree with you, I myself also got two heavy fine when I first moved here ( CHF275 for running yellow light in Zürich, the other ticket was CHF375 for driving 55km on a speed limit 50km road). I never speed again, EVER! As an American, I have a hard time understanding those round shape traffic signs especially in the countryside - no car, no bike, no horse, bus-only, the car only, for residents only... etc. I often get confused because the American sign has a big X or big slash on it when it's not allowed, in Switzerland, it's just a sign with a big red circle on the outside and pictures inside the circle, this is the time my American thinking sets in starts to confuse myself(should I or should I not?) and it happens every time, something I never get used to it LOL😆 In 2005, the Swiss passed a law to ensure that all “social animals” (Guinea pigs, goldfish, and budgerigars are cited as examples) ... requires at least two or three(depends on animal type) so they can keep each other company, otherwise, the animal will feel lonely and depressed, which is not healthy for the little pets. This, I fully agree.😆 You are right, in Switzerland, we have many common rules which people follow such as after 10:00 pm is quiet time(no loud music, party, frequently flushing toilets,..etc..or neighbor will call the police on you) these are common problems especially for those living in large apartments complex; Recycle, mowing, or hammering ..etc. are not allowed on Sundays(even trucks do not allow on Swiss roads on Sundays by law, only local dairy and perishable goods trucks are allowed on Sunday); due to fears of polluting local water supplies and the wider environment protection, car wash at home is not allowed; always make an appointment when wish to visit friends or relatives out of respect; you pay dog tax, church tax, radio tax(even you don't have one)... etc., etc... Swiss taxation system can get pretty ridiculous, do you know Swiss homeowners need to pay an additional CHF30,000.00 on the tax because you'd saved that portion of the income without paying yearly rent as most apartment renters? 😆😆... maybe it's just another way to spread the wealth... "The Swiss glare "... After living here for 10 years, I'd acquired it through the years, funny you mention it. "THE look" not necessarily mean dislike, it disapproves certain behaviors(I'll definitely exercise THAT GLARE when a car passing me from the right lane; when tourists pick wildflowers or leaving their trash behind or teasing the cows, or hopping over farmer's fence or climbing on manmade structures to take a photo... OR when our Swiss neighbor came up to me telling us we can't fly my drone over the open fields on Sunday(I don't fly drones from our backyard anymore since😆😆😆😆😆😆) THE GLARE has a lot to do with Swiss mentalities. Not to forget, Switzerland is an old country, there are deeply rooted 730 years cultures, social structure, and traditions. To live happily in Switzerland is to understand and one's willingness to accept a certain culture. We celebrate 4th July every year and we are a bunch of very proud American Swiss! Pat on my back😆

[@markhurter5260]

But do not forget you deduct your mortgage interest as well from your income.As almost no one ever owns a housw completely.Would be dumb taxwise anyway

[@mrsnegrich]

hi there, i loved your video and your honesty. I`m hoping to visit SW very soon so trying to find out all i can and am relieved im not planning to drive, hahaha. From Canada, like you say where driving is kinda relaxing hahaha.

[@hvpower]

Very cool video, thanks a lot! I'm a swiss guy and it was really funny to hear, what you think about switzerland 🙂

[@barbararuthschatzmann8078]

Hilarious! Wasn’t aware of the „glare“! Do we really do that? 😂

[@melocoton7]

I know I do 😅😅 but I don’t like people in general so it’s a big “tragedy” if I happen to forget my headphones and have to ride a train without them 🤣 ya know, the big issues in life 🤣

[@manik3006]

I am from Bern, Switzerland and you Monsieur are speaking the truth.

[@Wiesabine]

Im from Bern, Switzerland, too 😃 I loved this video. Everything is so true! Very well observed! Actually it made me laugh so much! Specially the thing with the speed limit. So true! Best advice: buy a car with speed control! I know what I am talking about! I once got an expensive speed ticket fine and wasnt allowed to drive anymore for three month 🙈 that taught me a lesson...

[@barbararuthschatzmann8078]

@@Wiesabine I so agree!! Speed control is the solution for me as well!

[@aenjels]

ahahahah really enjoyed this! giving your a friendly swiss glare 😂😉👍

[@tanjaw9569]

Yes driving in Switzerland sucks sometimes, especially when it comes to parking, expensive and tiny parking lots but I guess you have never driven in Italy! They drive like nuts😱.

[@anaiszeballos6919]

Having just (finally!!) received my driving license, I can totally agree with you and trust me it bugs me as well...argh so annoying!! I feel like if Americans had our roads and street rules, they wouldn’t be getting their license so quickly and at such a young age😂

[@elisefey]

Hahahaha! In Switzerland all rules are like the speed limit: it must be done EXACTLY or it has not been done at all. Thank you for making me laugh. Being an American with Swiss family, this rang hilariously true.

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

😂 Thanks for watching.

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

In 1941 the SwiSS gave Hitler 1 billion SwiSS Francs for operation Barbarossa for the Nazi genocide on the Russian and Ukrainian people; SwiSSyland was founded by the Knights Templars in 1291, who became the Nazi-Templars in 1923. The powers behind WWII are in the film "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 the Nazi-Templars" and in the film "The Nobility Worldwars" on channel Giureh. You may translate these videos into Russian or Ukrainian with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles and reupload them on the internet, because these videos are the present to humanity in its battle against the Nazi-Templars, who rule the whole world today. Please someone translate this video into Russian and into Ukrainian, and the intel of the video might stop this senseless Ukraine war; if not, then both Russia and the Ukraine will be destroyed, because of the political agenda of the global enemy within, with which they want to destroy peoples. Putin is a Swiss sleeper agent; watch KZbin video "Ukraine War: Made in Switzerland" and video "Black Prince of P-russia & Pharaoh's Peoples Product - PPP" both on KZbin channel Giureh. Putin receives his orders from out of Switzerland and their banks, and so does the European Community - a little conflict of interest so to say. "The Swiss Glare" says it all, that there is something hidden under the layers of Swiss neutrality.

[@gurugamer8632]

I live in London, I am not sure if I should live in Switzerland. What do you think?

[@chrisserre6854]

I am Swiss. So happy that you love our beautiful and welcoming country. As for the rules and that « Swiss glare », what it boils down to is discipline and respect. I believe as a North American you will encounter that « glare » in all European countries that you travel to. Just remember: when in Rome do as the Romans do. Chris

[@malaka0132]

No way, switzerland is a million times worse than other european countries, especially southern europe. People there dont give a fuck, and you can more or less do whatever the hell you want. Here in switzerland everything is so tighty whitey it makes the hitler youth look like a bunch of renegades

[@petitbuddha]

@@malaka0132 its Also about space. WE are a lot on little land, it implies more rules. And I mean not putting music without headphones on a train IS not an unwritten rule, its just basic respect of others

[@AlexanderNovak0]

Not true go to France uk or other places ... Swiss go little over the top

[@malaka0132]

@@petitbuddha sure, but i am more so talking about all the actual laws that exist... street busking is illegal for example, why? oh well idk some people didnt like it, thats reason enough i guess. Also please explain to me why healthcare is mandatory... why do i need to pay a minimum of 200 francs a month for a service i never use? How is that fair in the slightest? Oh some fat people or smokers cant control their addicitions and need surgeries? sorry but thats not my problem, and i dont wish to pay for this.

[@petitbuddha]

@@malaka0132 ahaha ok if you think healthcare is useless then all europe will seam to you weird. If you think this way I can't do much and hope for you you don't hurt yourself badly once when you hike. for streat busking I used to do it and it's nowhere illegal. In some town you sometimes need to register first to show you're able to play something interresting and not just annoying people. But that's what I said, it's a matter of space.

[@AngelasTravelAdventures]

I love Switzerland and only visited a few times years ago. I'd love to figure out a way to study there so I can really experience the place.

[@mellyklint6199]

Trash

[@e.k.8494]

😂 I guess you mean the Swiss"Bünzli" , do you know this expression? That is how we, the Swiss, name it. I am afraid the older I get, the more I turn to a Bünzli. I just want people to behave "properly" and things to be calm.

[@marygeta4779]

😂😂 Jo genau

[@DolceFareNiente1]

Langweilig

[@keahnig164]

I hate the word "Bünzli" It sounds so negative, however I think it's a great thing. Our rules are important, so please follow them. It makes life alot easier and more enjoyable!

[@benrex7775]

That's why I don't have a drivers license (at the age of 26). :P But you really shouldn't watch videos on train without headphones XD Nobody does that and people should know. XD

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

Haha true.

[@x4ms]

First I thought: How boring. But this was really funny. And it's so true: The Swiss glare. 😀 Thank you for your Clip and for holding the mirror.

[@andreasvogelsang8593]

Well the distance between our villages or towns are not that far away like in the US so the speed changes are necessary but if it is 50 you can drive up to 55 before you get a ticket and the second thing has to do with respect and decency towards the other people but I got you if you are not raised in switzerland it could be a little bit problematic... I think it is also a question of time to learn these things. I hope you can also live with the side effects and enjoy the positive side even more in our country? :)

[@basilistsakalos9643]

My father had a driving school and I 've driven around half of Europe. Driving in Switzerland is exactly how you described it and it makes me nuts. There has been a couple of times I was thinking something, the road turned to a slight downhill, and suddenly... Flash! in the middle of nowhere, in the grass fields... Well built, but confusing roads, never a straight line, and the use of the specific grey colour of the road material does challenge your depth perception. I remember the first few months I drove in Switzerland I was wandering "where is the road"! The other day I wanted to pull over to enjoy a beautiful sunset. There was no place to just stop the car randomly in the side of the road, and eventually I missed the sunset. Driving in Switzerland is a nightmare.

[@hannofranz7973]

I feel very ambiguous about Switzerland. As a German I , if course, have closer ties to the German ( actually Swissgerman speaking ) part, but if Germans are famous for being strict, Swissgermans are three or four times more this way ( generally speaking ). Quite often Swissgermans point out how different they are to Germans and this sort of kills of your attachment so somehow I feel more comfortable in the French and Italian speaking part where people are a bit more laid back. Nevertheless, if I get to the German speaking part again, I somehow identify again with it for a cultural baggage that we have in common. So where shall I stay?

[@guillaumejuillard8258]

This I realise... since kids, we learn how swiss germans are not germans and it's very different. I am sure, germans don't care as much as we do for some reason. I hate this mentality, feeling of superiority.

[@keahnig164]

​​@@guillaumejuillard8258 I love it.

[@Yarnsling]

I love snow so I’d want to go there for the winters and the views

[@numastorgd4184]

The one with driving you just need to know where and why i live in Switzerland and my dad also drives with me in the mointains and you can easily put it to 100mph in the mountains.

[@dancerempei2971]

Stores are closing at 7 and closed on Sundays (exept restaurants)!

[@keahnig164]

And that's great!

[@pmue437]

The Swiss Train System works because we don’t like Ego Shooters. We care about others two Meter away. We clean our stuff. It does not look like in a US Greyhound Bus where you have first to ask for a Cleaning Team. You can listen Music with ear piece preferred closed one. No the SBB is not an Event hall for Deep Purple, Barclays James Harvest or loud Classic Music.

[@nantucketcannabis]

what's your feeling on snow removal in Swiss on roads, sidewalks ect?

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

From what I have seen they do a really nice job.

[@claudiaroschmann4258]

😂😂😂I'm Swiss, but i didn't know about the glare 🤣. Did you ever go to Japan? There you can feel lost in translation 😉😂. Lots of love and glares from 🇨🇭

[@GGeasygame-jointheGGGamers-o_O]

Who dares watching a video on public transport without headphones?! xD (really though, pls don't do it)

[@marktwain148]

It is just too expensive for a regular family to afford many attractions in Switzerland..

[@HDSpaceFox]

there is one difference. i grew up in zurich. sometimes you go a bit over the speed limit, but its usually the places where you know there is no radars and the chance of random checks is low ^^

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

I did not expect these things but I understand you very much, cool video!

[@kevincharmillot8071]

I am Swiss and for me no surprise of what he said hahaha

[@SaadonAksah]

im from the woods somewhere 😂

[@kasterkemal]

absolutely right. I grew up here. many things are great, but as you say, driving a car is difficult and, above all, everything is extremely regulated. you are not even allowed to fish without 3 patents, examination and special permission. if you are looking for freedom, you are definitely wrong here. great video 👍🏻

[@gilleswalther5964]

As a Swiss the speed limit thing is also annoying me (especially around Neuchâtel), 50 then 80 then 50 and so on

[@iAmNothingness]

I live in an apartment that was built in 1586, sure it's all new but the stone engravings are still there and it looks beautiful.

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

Oh wow! That’s really cool.

[@robertkerr9527]

Yes, as an American expat myself, living here for the lsdtv13 years has taught me a lot. ( I should also mention that this is my fourth country I've lived in) it is an amazing place 😍. And I have to disagree with you about driving. I don't think it's that bad. But I get your point 👉. But culturally Switzerland is the most difficult place I have ever live. There are many expectations people have for you if you are local or a foreigner. And many of these expectations are directly connected to all the rules. I've had neighbors tell me or a friend that we did not shovel snow, or cut our onions the proper swiss way 🤔. Not everyone is like this. But 700 years of culture dies hard. But still, I am now a swiss citizen and would never return to the US 🇺🇸.

[@simon3150]

As a Swiss Guy who lived 18 Months in Canada, I totally agree. Never felt as much freedom in Switzerland as living in the Canadian woods.

[@andreasryf]

Great observations 😂 🇨🇭 myself, but lived half of my life in many other countries. With a bit of distance and comparison you can discover many social behaviours in yourself and your place of upbringing. The Swiss glare definitely is a thing. I can even observe myself doing it sometimes 🙃. But still better than to yell at somebody. Nevertheless, I do like many aspects of Swiss culture and rules, like keeping it quiet on Sundays or trying to be considerate of others. It probably has to do with the density of population, road network and of the town's. But yes, the speeding tickets are a bummer if you are from abroad 😱 Am totally in favour of respecting the speed limits, but one moment of not paying attention to the ever changing speed limit made me run in a radar last week... I'm afraid is going to be quite expensive 🙄

[@elkeeffler173]

I had never heard of the Swiss glare before and I have often been to Switzerland, even lived there for three months. But I do know about the German stare, and being German, find myself doing it without meaning to. Then I think, oh damn, I've done it again. 😆Regarding the speed limit thing, my husband, Austrian, has never had a speeding ticket in Switzerland. What did send his blood pressure up was driving in a Parkhaus and negotiating the tight and narrow curves. The Australian Parkhaeuser are built on more generous lines. But then, we have the space.

[@TrueShadowMR]

It's true if you're driving just 5km/h below the speed limit you will annoy the hell out of the people driving behind you. As a Swiss native I pretty much always drive around 5-10km/h above the speed limit (and I feel like that's how most Swiss people do it). I can get away with that because most blitzers are stational. So if I ever get blitzed, it will be the last time that blitzer will get me because the next time I will know that there's a blitzer. Now of course it would be too simple if all blitzers were stational so you can't afford to drive like a maniac. But luckily enougb there are areas where there has never been and will never be a temporary blitzer. I just tend to make use of those areas. You will get to know them the longer you drive in Switzerland. (Btw I have only been blitzed once in almost 3 years of driving)