When to shake hands in Switzerland

10/03/2020 15 min Episodio 45
When to shake hands in Switzerland

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--- Send us your questions ---Shaking hands in Switzerland is common: children learn it at school and it seems to be a regular feature of everyday life. But when is holding out your hand too much and when would it be a faux pas not to? What are the alternatives when you can't shake hands, for example during the Coronavirus outbreak? We'll run you through the hand-shaking dos and don'ts of Swiss culture!Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: your British Guide to SwitzerlandWhat to do if you don’t know whether to shake hands or not?Hand shake or kiss on the cheek?When shaking hands is a mustAn optional hand-shaking momentWhen to avoid shaking hands'Der Schweizer Knigge', a well-known guide to Swiss etiquette (book in German)...Join the community ChatSubscribe to the free newsletter...Send your questions:Drop us an email: [email protected] a voice message to play on the show +41 76 282 67 66Find us on Bluesky: Jo and SimonFind us on Instagram...Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music Other ways to subscribe