For nearly twenty years, Margaret Oertig-Davidson's 'Beyond Chocolate' has stood as the definitive guide to living and working among the Swiss. Now comes an all-new edition, for an all-new Switzerland-a country that has firmly arrived in a multicultural, globalised age. Oertig-Davidson examines the Swiss through the eyes of hundreds of people who have lived and worked here, and her insight will help any reader gain respect and understanding for the diverse people that make up Swiss society. From friendship to professionalism, teamwork to leadership, education to etiquette, Oertig-Davidson provides concrete and simple advice to manage the challenges of integration. Go beyond Swiss chocolate, and immerse yourself in Switzerland's fascinating, modern and multifaceted society.

The New Beyond Chocolate: Understanding Swiss Culture

Business & Money

Oertig-Davidson, Margaret

Business Culture

Bergli

Go beyond Swiss chocolate, beyond the initial fun and adventure of a new country and a new career to immerse yourself in the cultural attitudes of Switzerland's fascinating, multifaceted society. 
This engaging study exposes different attitudes and potential misunderstandings about friendship, neighborliness, being professional, giving and getting compliments and criticism, parenting, schooling, being polite, entertaining, negotiating, decision making, business etiquette, team work, leadership, making plans, and much much more. 
These thought-provoking insights are based on expensive interviews with Swiss and international people who know well the ups and downs of life in Switzerland. These observations enable newcomers to better understand the perspectives of their Swiss neighbors, friends and international business colleagues.

Beyond Chocolate: Understanding Swiss Culture

Bergli Books Ltd

Dieser Leitfaden zur Schweizer Kultur erlautert Schweizer Lebensart fur Neuankommlinge und alle, die sich bereits als Insider fuhlen. SchweizerInnen konnen sich im Spiegel betrachten und Aufschlussreiches uber ihre Eigenheiten erfahren. Das Buch kommentiert die unterschiedliche Erwartungen, Auffassungen und Reaktionen bei Schweizern und ihren auslandischen Arbeitskollegen, Freunden und Nachbarn - und hilft so, sich gegenseitig besser zu verstehen, Missverstandnisse zu vermeiden oder gar nicht erst aufkommen zu lassen.

Schokolade Ist Nicht Alles: Ein Leitfaden Zur Schweizer Kultur (German Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Bergli Books

Go beyond Swiss chocolate, beyond the initial fun and adventure of a new country and a new career to immerse yourself in the cultural attitudes of Switzerland's fascinating, multi-faceted society. These thought-provoking insights are based on extensive interviews with Swiss and international people who know well the ups and downs of life in Switzerland. These observations enable newcomers to better understand the perspectives of their Swiss neighbours, friends and international business colleagues. Margaret Oertig-Davidson conducts seminars at international Swiss companies and universities as an expert on relations between Swiss and English-speaking cultures. This engaging study exposes different attitudes and potential misunderstandings about friendship, neighbourliness, being professional, giving and getting compliments and criticism, parenting, schooling, being polite, entertaining, negotiating, decision making, business etiquette, team work, leadership, making plans, and much much more.

Beyond Chocolate: Understanding Swiss culture

Bilton, Paul N

Curdy, Ariane

Schwabe

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