As Swiss As Possible Podcast – Sunday Shutdown, Now What?

When you move to Switzerland, one of the first real culture shocks may come on a quiet Sunday, when shops close, chores stop, and even everyday noise is discouraged, making the country’s strict rest culture surprisingly difficult for many expats to adjust to.

In «Sunday Shutdown, Now What?», «As Swiss as Possible» co-hosts Nisha and Tiffany share candid stories about their early frustrations, the cultural logic behind Sunday laws, and the mindset shifts that transformed resistance into appreciation. The takeaway: slowing down is not only part of Swiss life, but part of learning how to live well within it. Listen to the segment here.

Our music theme this week was more happy songs. We played:

Connor Price & Nic D – Dabble

Campbell – Beat Goes On (Rhythm to the Brain)

FRENCHGRL – Seven Nation Army

Deee-Lite – Deee-Lite Theme

Black Marble – Johnny and Mary

Remi Wolf – Hello Hello Hello

Chandler – I Like Your Face

Duffy – Mercy

Pharrell Williams – Happy

Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight