Swiss Oddities
I love Switzerland. That said, there are numerous things that I find
endearingly odd about the country, its customs, and its people. It all starts with the
fact that the Swiss flag is square, instead of rectangular like the majority of world
flags. I find that the shape of the flag is also more than a little symbolic of its people.
They tend to be very proper, very square, very inside-the-box or, in this case,
inside-the-square. These pages are an attempt to pay homage to the interesting
little idiosyncrasies of the Swiss, and since I am Swiss myself, I cannot really be
accused of being prejudiced or politically incorrect. These are my own personal
impressions and experiences and are not meant to be all-inclusive or universally
true. They certainly are not intended to offend anyone, but I think it is important
not to take oneself too seriously. Enjoy!
Split Personality (Oct. 2009)