Swiss customs and etiquette

Swiss taboo "13" and "Friday", thinking that they will bring people misfortune or disaster. Asking about their age, salary and family status is taboo, which is considered as a personal matter. I don't want to see clothes hanging anywhere (apartment, balcony, restaurant, etc.). ). I don't think it looks good, which affects the beautiful environment. When eating in a restaurant, I don't want to hear the sound of tableware colliding and chewing food.

Switzerland, the full name of Swiss Confederation (German: schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft), is one of the countries in Central Europe and is divided into 26 states. Switzerland borders Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The whole territory is dominated by plateaus and mountains, and it is known as the "roof of Europe".

Switzerland is rich in tourism resources and has the reputation of a world park. Bern is the seat of the federal government and has a long history of neutrality. As a permanent neutral country, it has never been involved in any international wars including World War I and World War II since 18 15. But at the same time, they also participate in international affairs. Many international organizations have their headquarters in Switzerland.

Switzerland is a highly developed capitalist country. Its per capita GDP has always been in the forefront of the world, second only to Luxembourg and Norway in Europe. Switzerland is also one of the most stable economies in the world. Its long-term policy, safe financial system and bank secrecy system make Switzerland a safe haven for tax-exempt investors. Due to the developed financial industry, the service industry is also playing an increasingly important role in the Swiss economy.

speciality

Swiss Army Knife

Swiss army knife looks like a fruit knife, but it has perfect design, exquisite processing and dozens of functions, which makes people fondle it and has a far-reaching reputation in the world. Most Swiss people think that the Swiss army knife is more suitable as a symbol of Switzerland. Swiss army knife includes ballpoint pen, toothpick, scissors, flat knife, can opener, screwdriver, tweezers and other tools. Convenient and light.

Swiss watch

Swiss watches account for 40% of the world's total output, and seven out of every 10 pieces of global exports come from Switzerland. Famous watch brands include Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Earl, Parmigiani, Blancpain, Athens, Frank Mueller and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

cheese

Swiss cheese can be divided into three categories, namely Emmental cheese, Gruyere cheese, Penzel cheese and monk's head cheese, with an annual output of about 1.3 million tons. Although the production of cheese has no obvious contribution to the national economic development, Swiss cheese is famous for its high quality and special flavor because it is made in a traditional way.