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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Formality
The Austrians are a very formal people. I’m not entirely sure why and as a woman from Southern California, I struggle with the rules of formality. When Austrians meet one another, they exclusively use the last name. It’s as if … Continue reading
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Greetings in Vienna
In Austria, greetings seem to be very important. I cannot count how many times in a day I get either “Hello” or “Good-bye” in whatever form. Let me tell you of a typical day filled with greetings. I get up, … Continue reading