You know you’re in Zurich when

• The sparkling water is called “fuzzy”, while the still water is “silenced”.
• It took you 10 minutes to figure out how the gym locker works. A coin is hidden inside. Insert the coin into a slide to activate the lock. Then lock from outside and take the key on a wrist band with you.
• Water cooler dispenses water at room temperature, icy cold, as well as fuzzy.
• Nobody checks the ticket on short-distance trains.
• Dollar worth less.
• Everyone dresses up for dinner.
• Gentlemen help the ladies with their coats.
• Chinese stir-fried rice from a small take-away costs close to $20.
• You hear birds singing outside the office window. In US you’re surrounded by the parking lots.
• The train is packed, clean, and on time.
• Sunday shopping? No way. You’ll be lucky to find a restaurant open.
• Riders “park” their horses outside the bar, and have a beer.
• Smart car does not look ridiculous anymore.
• Hotel left this note on my bed. “Ideas should be clear, and chocolate thick.”
• Dried meats are tasty. So is boiled egg.