Switzerland--Culture Smart! by Kendall Hunter -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright About the Author Map of Switzerland Contents Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1: Land and People

• Climate • Geographical Snapshot • Languages • A Brief History • Government • Foreign Policy • The Swiss People Today • Cities

Chapter 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

Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations • Remembering History • Public Holidays • Religious Landscape

Chapter 4: Making Friends

• Distance and Small Talk • Greetings • Kissing • Doing “Duzis” • The Expatriate Community • Attitude Toward Foreigners • Invitations Home • The Apéro • Coffee Culture • Neighborly Behavior • Take the Opportunity

Chapter 5: The Swiss at Home

• Heimatort • Living Space • The Laundry Room • Living Conditions • Daily Life • Education • Military Service

Chapter 6: Time Out

• Clubs and Associations • Restaurants • Café Society • Retail Therapy • Banking Hours • Art, Music, and Popular Culture • Outdoor Pursuits

Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety

• Visas • Driving • Trains • Where to Stay • Ski Resorts • Health and Safety

Chapter 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

Chapter 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 Further Reading Acknowledgment