Country guide
Austria Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Vienna
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration30-45 min
Communication StyleFormal, hierarchical
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:30
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Formal, hierarchical
- ·Always use titles like Herr, Frau, or Doktor
- ·Defer to seniority in speaking order
- ·Decisions flow from the top down
General Tips
- ·Punctuality is very important
- ·Use formal titles (Herr, Frau, Doktor)
- ·Decision-making follows hierarchy
- ·Coffee house culture — informal meetings over coffee
Cultural Notes
- ·Similar to Germany/Switzerland
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