Switzerland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781787028609)

Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.

Set aside your preconceptions of postcard scenery, chocolate and cheese, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is anything but bland. This small, multilingual, and fiercely independent country at the heart of Europe is full of surprises.

Culture Smart! Switzerland reveals the human dimension of this enigmatic country. It provides an historical overview, explores Swiss values and attitudes, and looks at the cultural continuity of festivals and traditions. It will help you navigate your way through various aspects of Swiss life and society and reveal the warmth, decency, wit and intelligence that characterizes its inhabitants.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Author: Culture Smart!, Kendall Hunter
ISBN-10: 1787028607
ISBN-13: 9781787028609
Publisher: Kuperard
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2021
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.30w x 0.60d