Austria - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Culture Smart / Cultuur Bewust

by Peter Gieler

The Austrians have a phrase, gemütlichkeit, an abstract noun that translates loosely as cosiness but it means much more than this. It carries the notion of belonging, social acceptance, cheerfulness, the absence of anything hectic. It could be time spent at home, the region of home, a garden or just a living room and people can also be described as gemütlichkeit. The Austrians care for their environment and have a strong sense of social responsibility. There are distinct social conventions and expectations that may seem old-fashioned to visitors. They are generous, accommodating and above all, gemütlichkeit. Culture Smart! is a concise guide to understanding the Austrian people. It will illuminate the complexities of their collective personality. Familiarise yourself with their customs, traditions and culture and experience Austria authentically.

Genres: Travel

168 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 5, 2007

Reviews

[igoniato · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone who intends to move to Austria this was very informative and helpful read.

[Alexander Terekhov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very brief but very informative

This is a must read for anyone who wants to get a glimpse of the Austrian mentality. This is very useful for those who are planning to travel to Austria.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in preparation for my trip to Austria where my film is screening in December. This was a great intro with everything from a historical background to cultural analysis to social tips and tourist ideas.