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Old 01.10.2008, 12:06
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Beyond Chocolate

Perhaps it has been said before, but when I first moved here eight years ago, I really struggled with Swiss culture until I discovered a great book called Beyond Chocolate available at most local book stores and at http://www.bergli.ch/shop/detail/ISBN-9783905252064

From the Bergli Books web page:
Understanging Swiss Culture
by Oertig-Davidson, Margaret
ISBN 978-3-905252-06-4
Bergli Books AG, Basel
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. 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.
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Re: Beyond Chocolate

Yeah, I read this too and found it a good insight into life here, especially our different cultures and ways of reacting to each other.
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