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    “Say You, Say Me”

    Overall, the adjustment to living in a new country has been minimal. Switzerland is beautiful beyond words, and the people have been amicable. However, the everyday activities caused the most anxiety during the first week or so. For example, going to the grocery store. I would like to start by telling you a little about our village. We live in Worb, Switzerland. (In American terms, it is a suburb of Bern, the capital of Switzerland.) While most stores in the city can accommodate English-speaking patrons, shopping in the village of Worb is a different story. From parking to paying at the cash register, shopping for groceries has been one of…