Verstehen · Kapitel 10
Society & Mentality
Between coziness and grumpiness, title obsession and wine tavern bliss — the Austrian soul is contradictory, charming, and sometimes puzzling to outsiders. Those who understand it will love the country all the more.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
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Coziness — A Life Philosophy Rather Than Laziness
Coziness is perhaps the most difficult German word to translate — and nowhere is it lived as much as in Austria. It mea…
2
The Viennese Schmäh
The Schmäh is Vienna's number one cultural technique — and often difficult for non-Viennese to grasp. It is a special f…
3
Titles & Formality
Austria is a nation of titles . Nowhere in Europe is so much emphasis placed on correct address as here. What would be…
4
Regional Differences
Austria is a federal state of nine provinces , and regional identities are strongly pronounced. A Vorarlberger feels cl…
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Club Culture & Traditions
Austria is a country of clubs . There are over 120,000 registered clubs — with only 9 million inhabitants. Whether it's…
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