People and Culture in Austria
Austria is a contrast of spectacular natural landscapes and elegant urban sleeves. One day you’re plunging into an alpine lake, the next you’re exploring a narrow backstreet of Vienna.
Remember how your parents used to tell you to keep your elbows off the table during meals? Or that it’s rude to slurp your soup? Well there’s good news guys, these American cultures and customs don’t always translate to other countries! While the local people you meet won’t expect you to be fluent in their language, culture and customs, it is important to familiarize yourself with them.
Do you know how kissing, snoring and other things sound in other languages? That’s right, even sound effects can be translated!
The most important thing to remember while you’re abroad is that things will be different. But, different doesn’t mean wrong. Be open, be curious, and read more about the culture you will be stepping into. Get excited about LIVING the life you’ve only dreamt and read about until now!
Austria Facts
- Capital City: Vienna
- Population: 8.5 million
- Official Language: German
- 62% of Austria’s total land area is covered by the Austrian Alps.
- Famous people: Mozart, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sigmund Freud, Marie Antoinette
Useful phrases
● Hello- Hallo ●Hello- Guten Tag ●Thank you- Danke ●Welcome- Willkommen● How are you?- Wie geht’s dir?● I am well- Mir geht es gut ●Stop-Stop ● Goodbye- Auf Wiedersehen ● Go- gehen
#CISabroadtip: Do some more research into the Austrian customs you’ll experience while abroad.