When you go into a store in Switzerland you are expected to say hello to everyone in the store the customers and the employees before you start shopping?

In the workplace it’s considered polite to greet everyone you pass in the corridor or share space with in the lift with a friendly ‘Grüezi’, ‘bonjour’ or ‘buongiorno’. It’s also usual to acknowledge people in the doctor’s waiting room and to say hello to staff in shops and at the supermarket till.

How do Swiss say thank you?

French and German meet together in this phrase used in Switzerland to say “thanks a lot.” Merci, from French “thank you,” and Vilmal from German “many times.” Additionally, they use both “danke’” and “merci” to say thank you in Swiss German, often one more than the other, depending on the region and canton.

What are the 13 unusual laws in Switzerland?

13 Unusual Laws in Switzerland Even the Swiss Don’t Know About You can’t ruin the life of your child with a ridiculous name You can’t urinate standing up after 10pm You can’t flush the toilet after 10pm You have to pay a tax for your dog You must have a buddy for your pets You can’t recycle on Sundays You can’t cut your grass on Sundays

What are the rules and customs in Switzerland?

The Swiss have a number of quirky rules and customs that must be obeyed if you want to make the most of your stay. It is forbidden to jaywalk or cross on a red light. Drug possession is also taken very seriously and there are heavy penalties, jail sentences and fines depending on the type of narcotic found.

What documents do I need to travel to Switzerland?

Citizens and visitors in Switzerland must carry identification at all times. If you are stopped without valid identification (a driver’s license or photocopy of your passport), you could be taken in for questioning by police.

What are the rules of the Swiss military?

One of the most well known regulations in Switzerland relates to National Service, where each Swiss male has to spend time each year in a training camp which forms part of the military. Swiss men also have a gun in their home, which is a part of the military framework in readiness for potential conflict.