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Five ways you can be denied Swiss citizenship

Helena Bachmann
Special for USA TODAY

GENEVA — To become a citizen of Switzerland, unlike the USA, it is more important to show you are integrated into society than to demonstrate your knowledge of national history or politics. Candidates for citizenship must prove that they are well-assimilated in their communities and respect local customs and traditions.

A Switzerland supporter holds a Swiss flag in Saint-Etienne, France, before the Euro 2016 soccer match between Switzerland and Poland on June 25, 2016.

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Here are recent incidents that barred applicants from becoming citizens:

• Refusing to shake a teacher's hand

• Refusing to take compulsory swimming lessons

• Wearing sweatpants in town

• Refusing to greet passersby

• Failure to name any Swiss friends or neighboring communities

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