Communication
Learning even a handful of German phrases shows respect and warmth toward your guests.
- Guten Morgen — Good morning
- Guten Abend — Good evening
- Bitte — Please
- Danke — Thank you
- Wo ist...? — Where is...?
- Ich verstehe nicht — I don't understand
- Sprechen Sie Englisch? — Do you speak English?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Austrians generally maintain a moderate personal distance during conversations and may appear more reserved with strangers than guests might expect.
At vero eos et accusamus — this is normal and does not indicate disinterest. Warmth grows naturally over shared meals and time together.
- A firm handshake is the standard greeting
- Maintain comfortable eye contact — it signals attentiveness
- Avoid overly demonstrative gestures in formal settings
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Most Austrians use WhatsApp for personal messaging. Text is generally preferred over unexpected phone calls.
Translation apps such as Google Translate can bridge the language gap in real-time when needed and are widely accepted.