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Switzerland - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smart!, Culture.
Other Authors: Hunter, Kendall.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Kuperard, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Culture Smart!
Subjects:
Manners and customs.
National characteristics, Swiss.
Etiquette.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Click to View
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Title Page
  • About the Author
  • Contents
  • Map of Switzerland
  • Introduction
  • Key Facts
  • 1. Land and People
  • Climate
  • Geographical Snapshot
  • Languages
  • A Brief History
  • Government
  • Foreign Policy
  • The Swiss People Today
  • Cities
  • 2. Values and Attitudes
  • Unity Not Uniformity
  • Responsible Citizens
  • Social Control
  • A Self-Policing Society
  • Klartext (Clarity)
  • Transparency and Secrecy
  • Language and Identity
  • Work Ethic
  • 3. Customs and Traditions
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Remembering History
  • Public Holidays
  • Religious Landscape
  • 4. Making Friends
  • Distance and Small Talk
  • Greetings
  • Kissing
  • Doing "Duzis"
  • The Expatriate Community
  • Attitudes Toward Foreigners
  • Invitations Home
  • The Apéro
  • Coffee Culture
  • Neighborly Behavior
  • Take the Opportunity
  • 5. The Swiss at Home
  • Heimatort
  • Living Space
  • The Laundry Room
  • Living Conditions
  • Daily Life
  • Education
  • Military Service
  • 6. Time Out
  • Clubs and Associations
  • Restaurants
  • Café Society
  • Retail Therapy
  • Banking Hours
  • Art, Music, and Popular Culture
  • Outdoor Pursuits
  • 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
  • Visas
  • Driving
  • Trains
  • Other Ways to Get Around
  • Where to Stay
  • Ski Resorts
  • Health and Safety
  • 8. Business Briefing
  • The Swiss Economy
  • Labor Relations
  • Presentation and Listening Styles
  • Etiquette and Protocol
  • Negotiating Style
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making
  • Promise and Fulfillment
  • Management Style
  • Differences Between Swiss and Germans
  • Women in the Workplace
  • 9. Communicating
  • Face-to-Face
  • Television, Radio, and Electronic Media
  • Newspapers and Magazines
  • Services
  • Conclusion.
  • Appendix 1: Ski Resorts
  • Appendix 2: Some Famous Swiss People
  • Useful Apps
  • Further Reading
  • Picture Credits
  • Copyright
  • Index.

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