- Tip 11
- Do not assume that Austrians are exactly like Germans. Austria is a country with a great sense of historiy and a unique culture.
- Tip 12
- Meetings will be run in a methodical fashion with the agenda, by and large, adhered to. Try to avoid deviating from the set agenda unless it is absolutely unavoidable.
- Tip 13
- Meetings may be arranged early in the morning as Austrians tend to start at 8:00 am
- Tip 14
- In a meeting situation, avoid speaking for the sake of speaking. Speak only when you have something relevant to say about a topic which you are knowledgeable upon.
- Tip 15
- Cross-departmental teams can be difficult to manage as they cut across the normal hierarchical loyalties and lines.
- Tip 16
- Surnames are usually used in business circles as are academic and professional titles.
- Tip 17
- Try to be as direct and literal in your use of language as possible. Avoid the use of coded language which can be confusing.
- Tip 18
- Although women play a less significant role at senior management level than in some other countries, visiting female managers should have few problems and will be treated with professional courtesy and respect.
- Tip 19
- Dress code still tends towards the formal and it is best to wear conservative, business-formal attire ' this applies to both men and women.
- Tip 20
- Most business entertaining will be done at local restaurants. It is unusual to be invited to the home of a business colleague for a meal.
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