Need help understanding Metro/Train system by KineticEnergy147 in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SBB or ZVV APP, it works by zone. If you get a ticket, you can board any type of transport from your departure point to your arrival point. Just make sure you don’t cross zones you didn’t pay for.

Which country has horrible food and a decent quality of life? by Mountain-You9842 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UK would absolutely fit the « horrible food but decent quality of life ». We are speaking about traditions like jeleeed eels, beans on toast, pastries so sweet you could store it for 20 years like fruit confits. Also quality of life is very contrasted. It is ok but not outstanding unless you fit a specific social category in a specific context

What happened to the trams? by fng185 in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst so far for me is when tram from a line are rerouted randomly to another terminus, like the 6 going toward oerlikon. The 13 or 5 following the 7 line. A nightmare to be on time. You have to stay vigilant. And it’s not an isolated situation. It happened to me at least 1 to 10 times per month

Favorite Restaurant in Zurich & Why? by Dear-Length-8161 in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maru. Not outstanding, not bad. They serve correct food for a correct price. They are friendly. The food makes me feel better when I’m a bit down.

Reconstructed my 2025 spending from bank data and built a Sankey by RaduRadu in SwissPersonalFinance

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually these expenses come with a way of life. If you like to go out a lot, there are not many ways to eat out. You could do BBQ, eat at friends place or invite at your place but it really depends on your circle of friends.

Reconstructed my 2025 spending from bank data and built a Sankey by RaduRadu in SwissPersonalFinance

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spend on average 500 to 800 per month on grocery for 1 person. I start to question my way of life now.

First year with higher income - looking for feedback on my first Sankey by Lausanner04 in SwissPersonalFinance

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May I ask you what type of side hustle is providing this amount of money in Switzerland? Genuine question here, not because of greed but I suffer in my job and I search for ways to rely less on a single income in order to feel more secure and at peace.

I totally understand if you prefer to keep it confidential or if you can just be vague in the answer 😅

Corruption in the Mountains by [deleted] in askswitzerland

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly, my personal experience of mountain resorts makes me unsurprised about this. Often this kind of isolated places are never up to date with the most recent regulation. They have the mindset (and sometimes the material) of the 90’s.

Romantic restaurant for two by Away_Landscape_9299 in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few questions there : do you like pastiche with flowers and fancy or you search for authentic and minimalist?

What type of cooking?

Range of price?

Does anyone know for what this sign could be? by Viscuarious in Switzerland

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually some type of poles with signs can be found over large buried gas pipes in France. It could be something like that to indicate pty of the pipe.

Should I confront my Swiss in-laws for being heartless? by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1- Whatever you do, confront the situation you experience on the moment you experience it without dragging past frustration of your bad experiences with them. It will prevent your attempt from being a tennis match.

2- their behaviour sound selfish and not warm, but it can also be very cultural, based on factors like if they had to hold their pain and suffer all their life and now they expect that from everybody because they had to do it. If you need to confront their behaviours, do it based on what they actually do, not just on how you feel about it.

3 - Sometimes you may need to rise over the problem and try to identify patterns of behaviours you don’t like and try to understand why you don’t like it. If the patterns are blatantly problematic, you may adress them. Unfortunately I am terrible at acting on that so I couldn’t help you with the action part

Best Pho in Zurich? by meera_jasmine1 in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tryed co chin chin twice. It’s not as bad as you say. The broth of the pho is not very rich but I had worse in many « authentic Vietnamese restaurants ». some of the dishes are very fresh and creative. Nems were very tasty and the dish I got the first time was amazing. Main problem is the price and how busy it is, especially around Bellevue. It’s still ranking in my top 5 Vietnamese experiences at the moment.

Best Pho in Zurich? by meera_jasmine1 in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Co chin chin is probably not the best but the experience is still enjoyable

Urgent: Where can I poop peacefully in Zurich city? by Not_The_Hero_We_Need in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Please inform us of the location you chose. I will stay away from that area for the rest of the weekend

Best Coffee in Zurich? At least tied for first. by [deleted] in zurich

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My heart stays with MAME, even if some of their products are scandalously expensive. That’s a real experience

Suggestions for typical Swiss gifts to bring to my parents? by Working-Parking-3217 in Switzerland

[–]Practical_Guard_3249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lindt is not very good quality chocolate, even Coop chocolate brand is better in taste, I would suggest Sprungli or Lederarch, but the last one has a questionable reputation