Friday, November 26, 2010

Only in Switzerland...

I found out a few interesting things about Switzerland during my stay here...

1) If you are Swiss, you have to serve in the military for a few weeks every year from the age of 18 until you are 34. The higher rank you attain, the longer you will serve.. in some cases up to 50 years old. If you are disabled, and could not contribute physically in the army, you are expected to pay taxes which consist 3% of your annual salary... 

2) Only in Switzerland can you order things from Swiss online shops and get your order without paying first. You are expected to pay later of course. 

3) You will get fined CHF200.00 for recycling in another suburb. If you are not a resident in the area, you are not allowed to recycle and do the noble deed.

and last but not least

4) If you happen to get into a car accident with another vehicle during winter in Switzerland, and you don't have winter tyres on... you pay for EVERYTHING... even if it's not your fault. That's the regulation here..

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