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Tomorrow, my cousins from Switzerland are flying in. I will see them in two days at a Swiss picnic. Does anyone have any suggestions about things to entertain them with? Apparently at least one of them is a vegetarian and I'm not sure about the other one. I don't have an exstensive knowledge of Swiss customs.

Guns N' Gold.



God I love the Swiss.:)

what?

He means that the Swiss have relaxed gun laws, and that many Swiss banks have a lot of gold (and jewelry is being made there too).

No, contrary to popular belief, the Swiss aren't Martians. I suggest you entertain them by putting them in front of a TV, or alternatively by having a look around the local nightlife (if they're older).

If they're younger, doing the sort of stuff that kids like will usually work. Especially if it is connected with visiting an American Fast Food chain that isn't around in Switzerland.

If you will only meet them at the picnic, may I suggest a game of "soccer". That always works (unless they're girls, then it might not).

If you will only meet them at the picnic, may I suggest a game of "soccer". That always works (unless they're girls, then it might not).

Except don't use the word Soccer, or they'll have no idea what your talking about.

Komyunizumu']Except don't use the word Soccer, or they'll have no idea what your talking about.
;)

You're opening a can of worms...

No, obviously he will have to call it "football", I just wanted to make sure Baked squirrels avoids more confusion by turning up with the big shoulder pads, helmet and a funny-shaped piece of leather.

Not that they don't play American Football in Switzerland. It's just less popular, so the chances are they aren't as good at it (if they ever played it). And since you always want to make your guests happy, you need to choose a sport they're gonna be good at.

Perhaps an introduction to the great American sport of Baseball is warranted.

Tomorrow, my cousins from Switzerland are flying in. I will see them in two days at a Swiss picnic. Does anyone have any suggestions about things to entertain them with? Apparently at least one of them is a vegetarian and I'm not sure about the other one. I don't have an exstensive knowledge of Swiss customs.
Heeeee, "Swiss customs". *giggles*

Nah, dude, relax. Like Neu Leonstein said, they're not Martians, they just happen to be not from the US.

Just do with them whatever you would do with them if they were from, say, Canada, or Oregon, or whatever.
Except they may be a tad more interested in seeing regional sights if it's their first time in Minnesota/the US.

But believe me, there is really no such thing as specific customs you need to worry about. *still giggling*

If that "Swiss picnic" is anything like the two "German fests" I had the pleasure of visiting in Utah and Indiana, they're going to be fascinated with your customs enough to be busy the whole day explaining that the music/clothes/food is not really anything anybody would listen to/wear/eat in Switzerland. ;)

Perhaps an introduction to the great American sport of Baseball is warranted.
WHY?:confused:

WHY?:confused:
To bore them to tears and make them fly home sooner?

To bore them to tears and make them fly home sooner?

Besides invading things that annoy us, is anything more American than baseball?

Besides invading things that annoy us, is anything more American than baseball?
Baseball is like the antithesis of America.

You only like it because it is the easiest game to drink to.

Baseball is like the antithesis of America.

You only like it because it is the easiest game to drink to.

How so?

How so?
America-->fast, fun, loud, less-orderly, offence is the defence
Baseball-->slow, very stric order, take turns at offence and defence

In High School some friends made a video for thier French class that gave our French visitors erronious infomation about US customs (like in the US the money left on tables is actually for foriegners, etc.) Made me think of it.

They might have touristy things they already want to do, shit you pass by. Other than that, as has been said, they're visiting, show 'em your life. But, you know, the good bits.

EDIT: Also reminds me of that scene in Better Off Dead where the mom makes all those "French" dishes for the exchange student, French toast, french fries, french dressing...

America-->fast, fun, loud, less-orderly, offence is the defence
Baseball-->slow, very stric order, take turns at offence and defence

No, I mean, how is it easiest to drink to?

No, I mean, how is it easiest to drink to?
What else are you going to do? You're there for who knows how long.

No, I mean, how is it easiest to drink to?
Pitch, chug, pitch, chug, ball is hit, chug while ball is airborn, ball is tossed from base to base, people run, ball returns to pitcher, chug while next guy walks up to bat, repeat.

Pitch, chug, pitch, chug, ball is hit, chug while ball is airborn, ball is tossed from base to base, people run, ball returns to pitcher, chug while next guy walks up to bat, repeat.
No matter how drunk you are you can catch up.

Pitch, chug, pitch, chug, ball is hit, chug while ball is airborn, ball is tossed from base to base, people run, ball returns to pitcher, chug while next guy walks up to bat, repeat.

Why not just chug everytime the ball is kicked in "soccer"? By which I mean, why not drink continuously.

All I knew is drink a glass of booze at every corner kick :>

Tomorrow, my cousins from Switzerland are flying in. I will see them in two days at a Swiss picnic. Does anyone have any suggestions about things to entertain them with? Apparently at least one of them is a vegetarian and I'm not sure about the other one. I don't have an exstensive knowledge of Swiss customs.
show them some american cheese and some american chocolate, that'll make them laugh.

Tomorrow, my cousins from Switzerland are flying in. I will see them in two days at a Swiss picnic. Does anyone have any suggestions about things to entertain them with? Apparently at least one of them is a vegetarian and I'm not sure about the other one. I don't have an exstensive knowledge of Swiss customs.
get some german Gelbwurst cos its yummy and for some reason i have this idea that all swiss people love it too... just... because. *shrugs*

Well we all know that all of the swiss love watches and gold. So... entertain them with gold watches!

Perhaps an introduction to the great American sport of Baseball is warranted.
I don't know about that. It took me thirty years to start appreciating baseball. Before I moved in with a roommate who's a rabid Yankee fan and can't miss a game I found it boring. In the last year it's begin to grow on me.

He means that the Swiss have relaxed gun laws, and that many Swiss banks have a lot of gold (and jewelry is being made there too).

No, contrary to popular belief, the Swiss aren't Martians. I suggest you entertain them by putting them in front of a TV, or alternatively by having a look around the local nightlife (if they're older).

If they're younger, doing the sort of stuff that kids like will usually work. Especially if it is connected with visiting an American Fast Food chain that isn't around in Switzerland.

If you will only meet them at the picnic, may I suggest a game of "soccer". That always works (unless they're girls, then it might not).

I know what football is in other parts of the world. One of them is a girl, and their in their twenties.

Why not just chug everytime the ball is kicked in "soccer"? By which I mean, why not drink continuously.

Oh, but we do.

Why not just chug everytime the ball is kicked in "soccer"? By which I mean, why not drink continuously.
Because then you miss some of the action. With baseball there is enough deadtime between bursts of action for you to get drunk.

I know what football is in other parts of the world. One of them is a girl, and their in their twenties.
Then organise some alcohol and have a party. Or (depending on the time and stuff) you can go out to a pub or a club or something.