When do Swiss people finally accept you?

One thing I've noticed while teaching Swiss German is that many expats are waiting for a moment when they finally feel "accepted" in Switzerland.

But what does that actually mean?

A lot of people expect things like quick friendships, invitations to people's homes, or obvious signs that they've become part of the community. Yet in my experience, Swiss people often show acceptance in much more subtle ways.

I'm curious:

For those of you who moved to Switzerland, was there a moment when you felt accepted? Or did it happen so gradually that you barely noticed?

🩷 I actually recorded a podcast episode about it recently (in Swiss German, with German and English translations) if anyone would like to listen and compare their own experience: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DNhQco26PcA9UdWRRfbUb?si=xKOtdu_CTHmPWA5J247BvA