IrishOboe

Here is some random Swissness for you that I encountered today.  Carrying around a big quilted package in the shape of a harp helps the Swiss come out of their state of shy seriousness.  The title of this post I saw on an advertisement and you probably figured out that it means “Stay cool, man!”  I found it funny.  Also today I had the privilege of having my tram pass checked for the very first time!  If it weren’t strange enough that the Swiss trust its public so much that it took them two months to check my legitimacy, when I told my teacher the story she was surprised that I’d be check so soon!  In case you’re terribly confused I should say that the trams run on the honor system.  Occasionally authorities dressed as civilians will board the train and then while the tram is moving reveal their ID and demand (politely of course) so see your pass.  This was a peaceful check, but I’ve heard woe is it unto the man who has no a pass!