Lucerne
Switzerland • Europe
Gateway to the Alps
Overview
👋 Greetings
Three kisses on alternating cheeks is common in French areas, handshakes elsewhere. Swiss value punctuality highly - being late is considered very rude.
🍽️ Dining
Wait for the host to say "Guten Appetit" or "Bon appétit" before eating. Keep hands visible on the table. Finish everything on your plate. Tipping is included but rounding up is appreciated.
👔 Dress Code
Smart casual and neat. Swiss dress conservatively and practically. Good quality clothing is valued over flashy fashion.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Being late
- •Being loud in public
- •Littering
- •Not recycling properly
- •Doing laundry or noisy activities on Sundays
- •Staring at people
💡 Did You Know?
Switzerland has four official languages
Swiss trains are famous for their punctuality
Switzerland has been neutral since 1815
The Swiss consume more chocolate per capita than any other nation
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