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Switzerland

Switzerland. By: Faith Wilkerson . Map. Government . Federal republic State Capital Bern City 23 Kantone (States). Currency. The Swiss currency is called " Schweizerfranken “ One hundred " Rappen " make up one Swiss Franc. This is a 5 Franken coin, called a " Fünfliber ".

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Switzerland

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  1. Switzerland By: Faith Wilkerson

  2. Map

  3. Government • Federal republic • State Capital • 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 • German • "Herr“ (Gentleman) "Frau" (woman) • “French • Monsieur" and "Madame” • Italian- • "Signore" and "Signora". • The people of Switzerland are private people • No questions to personal • Language • German, French, Italian and Romansch

  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 • 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) • http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/etiquette/doing-business-switzerland.html • http://www.communicaid.com/access/pdf/library/culture/doing-business-in/Doing%20Business%20in%20Switzerland.pdf

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