Culture Shock! Austria - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

242 CultureShock! Austria

Titles

There is a predisposition for the use of titles, handed down

from the Habsburgs. Although the law has banned the use

of noble titles, the list of professional titles is endless. Titles

serve the dual purpose of advancing your status and of

flattering people who will, hopefully, make a difference in

your professional life.

The strict use of titles affects how Austrians perceive and relate to

one another.