MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL

INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH AND STUDIES

BY- SHRIYA RAJORIYA

PIYUSH MALHOTRA
SHUBHAM SHARMA
PRASHANT BHARDWAJ
AUSTRIA
QUICK FACTS
Core Values
• Cooperation
• Neutrality
• Artistry
• Privacy
• Pragmatism
• Warmth &
Happiness
 Austrian society
• Austria is a largely egalitarian society.
• In fact, on the Power Distance dimension, Austria
scores 11, which means that the country places
emphasis on equality and participative
communication.
• Formal greetings are very much the norm.
• Handshakes are very common.
• Because of the formality of Austrian etiquette, you
should always greet Austrian people with titles.
• Austrian etiquette also dictates that you should
never show up at someone’s home without
warning. Instead, you should always call ahead and
make plans to visit someone in their home.
Communication
& Negotiation
Styles
• Austrians tend to be very direct,
honest, and straight to the point.
• Austrians also love enriching
conversation, so try to avoid banal
small talks.
• Diplomatic Style preferred.
• Saying NO is ok.
• Rare use of body language.
• Austrians often prefer a
straightforward negotiation style.