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Austria
Introduction
Key Facts

Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geographical Snapshot
Climate
ABrief History
The Austrian People Today
Austrian Cities
Austria and the Jews
Government Today
Consensus Politics and the Economy

Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Toward a New Identify
Quality of Life
Conformity and Criticism
Attitudes to Neighbors
Status
Attitudes to Wealth and Success
Prudence
Duty
The Work Ethic
Private and Public

Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Religion
NotionalandReligiousFestivals
NonreligiousFestivalsandEvents
FamilyOccasions

Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Joining Clubs
Greetings
Attitudes to visitors
lnvitations
Entertaining
Gift Giving
Manners

Chapter 05 THEAUSTRIANSATHOME
Heitmol
Gemultlichkeit
Housing
SocioI Responsibilities
Renting an Apartment
Doily Life and Routines
Family Life
Education
Conscription
Complaining
Changinq Lifestyles

Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Shopping
Banks
food and Drink
Leisure

Chapter 07 TRAVELING
Driving
Public Transportation
Where to Stay
Healthand Security
Identity and Residence Permits

Chapter 08 BUSINESSBRIEFING
Timekeeping
Working Conditions
Office Etiquette and Protocol
Women in Management
Leadership and Decision Making
Presentations
Social Partnership
Planning Authorities
Negotiations
Contracts and Fulfillment
The E-card
Conclusion

Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Making Contact
Communication Styles
Conversation
Humor
The Media
Services
Conclusion

Appendices
Places
People
Exericises