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Introduction
Population:8.02 million
Capital: Bern Languages spoken: German, French, Italian and

Romansh
Government: federal directorial republic

Currency: Swiss franc

economy
The economy in Switzerland is divided into three

sectors: "Landwirtschaft" (agriculture) "Industrie" (industry) "Dienstleistungen" (services)

Places to visit in Switzerland

Chateau de Chillon,Montreux The Jungfrau Region

Swiss National Park, Zernez

Geneva

Places to visit in Switzerland

The Matterhorn, Zermatt

St. Moritz

Mt. Pilatus

St. Gallen

The Rhine

TOP COMPANIES OF SWITZERLAND

Nestl
Rolex Lindt AMAG

UBS

Arts
Alphorn: The alphorn, or the alpenhorn, is a trumpet-like musical instrument made of wood. It is thought to have the perfect form for a musical wind instrument. The use of the alphorn is seen mainly in mountainous regions. Yodeling: Yodeling is a form of singing which involves repeated changes of pitch during a single note. The singer quickly switches between the low-pitch and the high-pitch.

Arts
Carving:

The most common form of woodcarving is chip carving. Such carving is normally for the decoration of everyday objects, such as milk stools, neckbands for bells, wooden spoons, or walking sticks. Figure carving is also common, particularly of Nativity figures.
Embroidery:

Embroidery is common on traditional clothing, particularly women's clothing. Embroidery is often limited to prominent points, such as cuffs, hats and scarves

Sports
Winter sports:
Skiing and mountaineering are much practiced by Swiss people and foreigners, the highest summits attract mountaineers from around the world. Curling has been a very popular winter sport for more than
30 years.

Ice hockey:
of the 12 clubs in the National League

Most Swiss people also follow ice hockey and support one

sports
Hornussen: This sport is a mixture of golf and hockey was invented in the 17th century. In the rural regions this team sport is still very important. Usually there are matches between villages

Festivals
August 1: Swiss national day
November 11th-carnival One day after Easter-six oclock ringing December 6th- santaclaus day

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First Sunday of december- the first advent day
25th december-christmas 31st december- Sylvester

Three kings day

Dressing Style
All clothes for both men and

women should be subdued in appearance, and more subdued in the German north than in the French--and Italian--speaking regions.

Standard attire for men includes finely tailored woollen suits, white cotton Shirts and plain silk ties, with highly polished black leather shoes.

Beliefs
The Swiss value cleanliness, honesty, hard work, and material

possessions.
Motto: "Unity, yes; Uniformity, no." They are very proud of their environment and have a long tradition of

freedom.
They are very proud of their neutrality and promotion of worldwide

peace.
The Swiss have a deep-rooted respect for saving and the material wealth

Diversity of Swiss culture

Switzerland is amongst the world

leaders in technology, trade and finance.

Most businesses are small to

medium-sized, and although the Swiss company Nestl is the world's biggest food company, 97% of its workforce resides outside of Switzerland.
remarkably Switzerland is internationally competitive

New jobs are created every year, and

Swiss watches
Switzerland was involved with watch making from the start,

and even earned a reputation for making fine watches as early as around the 16th Century, setting a standard for quality.
the first electronic quartz watches were developed in

Switzerland in the 1960s

Many popular brands of watches are head quartered at

Switzerland.

Swiss chocolates
The Swiss first started making chocolate in the 1800's, at

the time there was no abundant commodities of chocolate and sugar

In the second half of the eighteenth century, natives of Yal

Blenio in the Tessin were responsible for the popularity of chocolate in their country.

Food
Famous dishes are: Fondue(it is made up of melted cheese) Raclette(Hot cheese dribbled over potatoes, served with

small gherkins, pickled onions) Rosti(popular potato dish eaten for breakfast) Tarts(A tart is a baked dish consisting of a filling over

a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry) Quiches( open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savoury custard with cheese, meat, seafood, or vegetables)
Carac(A Swiss short crust pastry with chocolate)

Dinning
Keep your hands on the table at all times during a meal -- not in

your lap. However, keep your elbows off the table

Cut potatoes, soft foods and salads with a fork, not a knife Break bread with your hands if possible. Do not use a knife If salt and pepper are not on the table, don't ask for them.

When you are finished eating, place knife and fork side by

side on the plate at the 5:25 position.

Etiquette
Respect for privacy and discretion are key values in social

interaction.

In public spaces such as trains, strangers normally do not

speak to each other.

Kindness and politeness in social interaction are expected.

Cultural differences between the linguistic regions include

the more frequent use of titles and professional functions in the German-speaking region speaking region.

The use of a kiss rather than a handshake in the French-

Gifting
Gifts are normally not exchanged at business meetings, but

small gifts may be appropriate at the successful conclusion of negotiations.

Be prepared to give a gift in case you are given one. A gift

with your company logo is acceptable..

Do not bring large or expensive gifts. This is considered

vulgar and makes receiver uncomfortable.

Don't give red roses or carnations (these imply romance)

Business Etiquette
Shake hands with everyone present men, women, and children

at business or social meetings. Shake hands again when leaving.

Handshakes are firm with eye contact. Allow the hosts to introduce you at parties. Use last names and appropriate titles until specifically invited by

your Swiss hosts or colleagues to use their first names. Academic and professional titles are used frequently.
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Business Etiquette
Attention to time keeping is very important.
Direct communication is expected and respected. Plain

speaking is essential if the correct answer is to be found

Direct communication should not be confused with

rudeness or aggression.
Food is important, so it is not always a good idea to talk

business at mealtimes - be guided by your hosts on this.

Body language
Poor posture is frowned upon .do not slouch or strech

in public
Do not point index finger to your head.This is a insult. Never put your hands in your pockets. Never put your feet on desk, chair or table.

Hofstede model