[Slowpoke]

16 July 2018 at 21:32:51 #890661

Well, depending on the level and category of crimes…

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/b usiness/offshore-money_big-swiss-names-surface-in–paradise-papers-/43653454

wikileaks.org/wiki/Cat egory:Switzerland

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/s wiss-ambassador-to-luxembourg-arrested/2815386

Hey Snowman –

Citizen’s of the USA are familiar with “Bigger is Better.”

😉

Slowpoke

[fredch]

17 July 2018 at 0:45:02 #890662

Also, “Less is more”.

[Slowpoke]

17 July 2018 at 0:59:57 #890663

<<“Also, “Less is more”.”>>

That’s German. Bauhaus.

We don’t understand it in the US.

Slowpoke

[Peterli]

17 July 2018 at 4:53:50 #890664

I suspect that this thread has come to a premature demise. It’s too bad because Naseer’s original post did lead to a good discussion about how to and how not to do things in Switzerland.

[fredch]

17 July 2018 at 11:28:44 #890665

If indeed the thread has died, it is a shame. When peoples of radically different cultures come together, there is always an opportunity for better understanding. I suspect that we all have seen tourists of varied backgrounds interact in shameful ways. Not always out of hostility, but ignorance.

If those in the forum believe that the aim of cultural tolerance and understanding has been accomplished, then that is unfortunate. This leads to insular behaviors, and the opposite is achieved.

[Slowpoke]

17 July 2018 at 13:04:05 #890666

Hi Alpenrose –

<<“Here is an extract from Exploring the German Language by Sally Johnson (Professor of Linguistics in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Leeds) and Natalie Braber (lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University.) “>>

It is always nice to learn something on the Forum. That is why “thread drift” is best tolerated…at least to some degree.

I bought the book and have started to dig into it. Well written.

If I ever got that information inmy formal study of German, it has long been forgotten.

Thanks for the lead.

Slowpoke

[Slowpoke]

17 July 2018 at 13:05:53 #890667

<<” When peoples of radically different cultures come together, there is always an opportunity for better understanding.”>>

I realize that every time I cross the Mason-Dixon line or go to Boston. 😉

Slowpoke

[Removed user]

17 July 2018 at 14:39:59 #890668

Last few messages not well been understood ,may be out of my head or may be this wonderful thread started with a noble and meaningful discussion may lost its track somewhere….

my question is like many countries having separate information counter at train station, is there any such information counter separately are there or else at regular ticket counter we have to inquire with our queries while purchasing the ticket directly from the ticket window??

My second question is over direction/signal at the road while walking eg while checking SBB site for direction from Luzern to Pilatus, its stating after kreins,Zentrum Pillatus ,there is 11 minutes walk to Kreins PB…So my question is while walking on last week of Nov(with cold and heavy wind also),whether there are any clear direction to be followed to reach Kreins PB??

And how good its to ask other fellow travellers on the road about the various such direction, in case we lost our way??

A genuine threads never dies prematurely because there are always so much to learn with each others,I wish with what to do and not to do, there should be a thread also for ….”if somebody had told me before” wherein if travellers shares their problems and mistakes they made in the travelling or else face an awkward situation ,then for all others visiting be act as an proactive very good learning ..

Thanks and regards

[Snowman]

17 July 2018 at 14:53:22 #890669

The largest stations have separate information counters. That should include Luzern:

http://www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/railway-stations/lucerne-station.html

Large stations (smaller than largest) have all-purpose counters with human attendants.

All other stations don’t have counters, or their counters are closed. Tickets may be purchased from ticket vending machines.

< how good its to ask other fellow travellers >

That’s the best option, really. Fellow travellers, or local people. They will gladly help.

[Slowpoke]

17 July 2018 at 16:51:16 #890670

<<“That should include Luzern:”>

I use the one at Luzern frequently. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. It is beside the lowest numbered track on on side of the tracks at the side wall of the station.. Oddly, thatis not track #! ( does not exist) and maybe not even #2.

I’ve not done the walk at Kriens. I expect signs. Just in case, in such circumstances, I normally print or carry a small paper map if I am concerned. Or, use a map on your smartphone if you have one. Finally, the tourist info at Luzern main station will help you get a map or directions.

If the winds are unusually strong, cable way service may be discontinued temporarily until things calm down.

Slowpoke

[Removed user]

17 July 2018 at 19:16:43 #890671

Looks like we are drifting back on topic. 🙂

I hope the thread keeps going for awhile!

[Removed user]

18 July 2018 at 2:17:28 #890672

You are unlikely to get lost on that 11 minute walk from Kriens to bus stop as there are direction signs along the way. You will be on the correct side of the road to catch the bus to Lucerne and there are overhead displays at the bus stop telling you when next bus is due.

Maggie

[Peterli]

18 July 2018 at 3:49:06 #890673

Hej Lucas,

<< I hope the thread keeps going for awhile! >> Me too ! I guess my fear of its demise was premature. We are now well into page 5. Do you know what the record is for the number of pages for a single thread ?

[Removed user]

18 July 2018 at 5:38:32 #890674

Dear Sir,

this thread talked of culture and behavioral aspects in details earlier .My this question relates to availability of foods .

we now all know coops and migros two the best supermarket for food and groceries and cheaper option also aldi etc….but many countries we are finding food street wherein particular lane dedicated to various types of local and foreign cheaper foods..so whether Switzerland having any such lane system of getting various foods at one place at cheaper rate…particularly with reference to Luzern shall highly be appreciates…and further if yes that any such food we get good quality also??

thanks and regards

[Removed user]

18 July 2018 at 6:07:57 #890675

5 or 6 I believe!

[Removed user]

18 July 2018 at 6:09:18 #890676

Quality food shouldn’t be a problem anywhere in Switzerland.

But I’ve rarely, if ever seen street food except to say a Food Truck but prices aren’t always cheaper there (but the food is often good)!

[Removed user]

18 July 2018 at 6:49:29 #890677

Thanks Lucas Sir…..my further question is whether by making journey through local train, is it fine if we carry some food with us and eat during local train or gandola/cable car or bus travelling while sitting out or its odd out or not allowed??

Similarly purchasing groceries or food item from super market whether we need to carry our own carrybag (many countries have put ban on plastic to certain sizes , so to carry own bag in such scenerio) or else its packaging by them only….

thanks and regards

[Snowman]

18 July 2018 at 7:04:58 #890678

It is not forbidden to eat and drink your own supplies. Just be kind to other passengers, and keep the place clean when you leave. There are waste bins in the trains.

Usually bags are available (for a charge). It ‘s a good idea to have a foldable cloth bag with you at all times.

[Slowpoke]

18 July 2018 at 8:01:11 #890679

Hi Hansaria-

<<“my further question is whether by making journey through local train, is

it fine if we carry some food with us and eat during local train or

gandola/cable car or bus travelling while sitting out or its odd out or

not allowed??”>>

I don’t know what you mean by “its odd out.”

Snowman answered your question. It is permitted. The Swiss are neat and well organized, so please don’t leave trash or food residues when you leave. Many trains have a small pull-out trash bin at the seats.

I’ll add some details. On many trains some sets of seats face each other. There is often a small table between those seats, and other trains may have a small table at the window. Those are convenient for placing a cup or bottle and some food. On many trains a small food and drink cart goes through he train, and sells drinks, sandwiches, and snacks. So, whether you bring your own food or buy some on the train, there is usually provision for placing a few small items on some kind of flat surface.

That arrangement is rare or non-existent on buses, and the rides are often not smooth enough to make that easy.

In a gondola, typically with room for 4 or 6 people, sitting on two benches facing each other, there is usually not enough room to put out or hold food or drink. The rides are usually short, may have some minor bumps as the cars pass over support pylons, and usually require fast action to get in and out. Often you must do that while the cars are still moving ( slowly). Hard to do while holding anything that can spill. I don’t recall ever seeing anyone eating on a cableway of any size.

However, check this link:

http://www.scmp.com/magazines /post-magazine/travel/articl e/2112224/switzerlands -restaurant-sky-takes-dining-whole-new

Not sure if that service is still available.

Slowpoke

[Removed user]

18 July 2018 at 8:27:45 #890680

Thanks you all for detailed reply……….odd out means if not a tradition in local train sitting eating at their seat , then we turn out to be odd one only…..

thanks and regards