Tell about Switzerland ?

Alp cheese can be preserved for a longer duration than the regular cheese, which is why the cheese could be used in the winter season as well.

The Swiss are reserved and they do not get along quickly with the newcomers. However, as the time progresses, one gets to know the Swiss and their culture better and there is always a great potential for lifelong friendship.

The Swiss are reserved and they do not get along quickly with the newcomers. However, as the time progresses, one gets to know the Swiss and their culture better and there is always a great potential for lifelong friendship.

A handshake (with firm eye contact) is a formal way of greeting people. Handshakes are also expected when leaving.

A handshake (with firm eye contact) is a formal way of greeting people. Handshakes are also expected when leaving.

The Swiss like to use family names rather than the first name when greeting someone.

Neighbors are greeted by name and a polite ‘bonjour’ or ‘bonsoir’ depending on the time of the day.

A small gift such as a chocolate or flowers should be brought for the host when invited at their house for meals.

People are expected to arrive on time or maybe 5 minutes early for social gatherings and business appointments.

The Swiss cultural values include honesty, cleanliness, hard work, tolerance, punctuality, responsibility, and sobriety.

Swiss people show great respect for elderly people and they are really affectionate towards the kids as well.

It is also considered impolite to keep your hands in the pocket while talking to someone as is putting your feet on a desk or table during a conversation with someone.

Banking and financial industry in Switzerland is dominated by men, however, more women are becoming engaged in the industry in the recent years.

Rosti is one of Switzerland’s popular dishes. It mainly contains potatoes and was originally a breakfast dish.

Switzerland has mandatory military service. However, Switzerland also has a law in place which allows one to pay the ‘military service exemption tax’ in case they are not willing or are not able to perform the service.

Switzerland has mandatory military service. However, Switzerland also has a law in place which allows one to pay the ‘military service exemption tax’ in case they are not willing or are not able to perform the service.

Rivella is the Swiss famous and favorite drink that is made from milk serum, water, sugar, and some secret herbs. The drink was first prepared by Dr Robert Barth in 1952. In Switzerland, it is as popular as Coke or Pepsi.

Globi, (often referred to as Switzerland’s Mickey Mouse.) a Swiss cartoon character, is one of the most popular characters in Switzerland. He was created by the Swiss cartoonist Robert Lips, as an advertising character for the Swiss department store Globus in 1932.

Circus Knie is the largest circus of Switzerland, based in Rapperswil. It was founded in 1803.

Ever wanted to lease a cow? Of course, you did. Welcome to Switzerland, where that’s actually possible and you get to keep all the cheese that’s made from your cow’s milk.

In Switzerland, you’re never more than 16km (10 miles) away from a lake. In total, there are about 1,500 of them in the country. Your summer vacation is safe!

The clean air, abundance of nature and high-quality health care in Switzerland lead to the second highest life expectancy worldwide – right after Japan.

There is free water everywhere. Whenever you see water running through a tap anywhere, just fill up your bottle, it’s safe to drink. The city of Zurich alone has around 1,200 fountains providing drinking water 24/7.