Greet with three kisses
In French-speaking Switzerland: right, left, right. In German-speaking: handshake or no contact. In Italian-speaking: two kisses. The country can't agree, so follow the local's lead.
🤝 Etiquette in Switzerland
Etiquette in Switzerland is mostly invisible until you break it. Greetings, gestures, dining manners and the social cues locals expect are worth learning before you arrive.
In Switzerland, etiquette comes down to a few things: greet with three kisses, don't be loud, and split the bill precisely.
Don't be loud
Swiss people value quiet. Public conversations are kept low. Phone calls on trains happen in designated areas. Being loud marks you as a foreigner instantly.
Split the bill precisely
Swiss people don't do rounds. They split to the centime. Apps like Twint make this easy. It's not stingy — it's fair. Insisting on paying for everyone is uncomfortable.