1. Switzerland
By: Faith Wilkerson

2. Map

3. Government Federal republic State Capital 23 Kantone (States)
Bern City
23 Kantone (States)

4. Currency The Swiss currency is called "Schweizerfranken“
One hundred "Rappen" make up one Swiss Franc.
This is a 5 Franken coin, called a "Fünfliber"
What it’s called
What it looks like

5. Meeting And Greeting Shake hands with all present
Address each other by their surname.
Always address someone by their professional title.
When invited, use first names.
Always Start with the oldest person there.

6. Communications The people of Switzerland are private people Language
No questions to personal
Language
German, French, Italian and Romansch
German
"Herr“ (Gentleman) "Frau" (woman)
“French
Monsieur" and "Madame”
Italian-
"Signore" and "Signora".

7. Gift Giving Gift-giving is not a part of Swiss business culture,
if invited to dine in a colleague’s home, it is appropriate
flowers or high quality (Swiss!)chocolate.

8. Dress Code Dress formally
Arrive at the designated time for appointments

9. Table Manners Do’s and Don'ts RUDE
Nonverbal communication and proper posture is important in professional situations.
It is appropriate to cross legs knee-over-knee
Crossing legs ankle- over-knee or extending legs out while seated is considered rude.
Do’s and Don'ts
RUDE

10. Business
Business cards are the same in Switzerland as they are in America.
Name, Company, Logo if any, Title, Address, and Phone number

11. Overview Always address someone by their professional title. Language
German, French, Italian and Romansch
Dress formally
Crossing legs ankle-over-knee or extending legs out while seated is considered rude.
Federal republic
REMEMBER

12. References http://www.about.ch/ Google (images)
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