Culture and social etiquette in Austria

You will be able to adjust to the subtleties of Austrian etiquette rather readily if you are even vaguely familiar with Germany. Austrians, for example, share some similarities with Germans in that they are courteous, formal, and somewhat reserved. Therefore, you can anticipate certain formality in social settings.

When you first meet someone and definitely in professional settings, you should shake their hand. Additionally, you ought to address people by their official titles, such as "Doktor" or "Herr" (Mr). First names are typically exclusively given to close friends, family members, and acquaintances.

The majority of Austrians live in an egalitarian culture that prioritizes dialogue and equality. Fairness permeates the national consciousness, and the political system actively promotes equality across all lines of distinction—often much more so than its European equivalents.