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Austria: Fast Facts

Language
  • German
    • Nein = no (nine)​
    • Ja = Yes (yah)
    • Please = Bitte (BIHT-tuh)
    • Good day = Guten tag (GOO-ten-tahk)
Money
  • Currency: euro
  • Major credit and debit cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants.  
  • Expect to pay cash at small restaurants and hotels.
Toilets
  • Expect to pay (50 cents) to use some restroom facilities.
Etiquette​
  • Greet others with a handshake or a “hello” with direct eye contact
  • Austrians are reserved and avoid public affection
  • Stand to the right on escalators
Tipping
  • Restaurants
    • Tax and service charge is included in the bill
    • It is customary to round up the total when paying or tip 5%. Tell the waiter the amount you want to pay.
  • Tour guides: 2 euro per day
  • Bar Tenders: round up the bill
  • Taxis: 10%
​​Dining
  • You must ask for the bill
  • Don't cut dumplings with a knife, hold it in place with a knife and tear off pieces with a fork
  • Keep your knife in your right hand and fork in the left, don’t switch
  • Hands stay visible above the table​
Food & Beverage
  • Apfelstrudel
  • Beer
  • Cheese danish
  • Cheese dumplings
  • Coffee
  • Mozart chocolate cream liquer
  • Potato salad
  • Sacher tarte
  • Spaetzle noodles
  • Wiener schnitzel
  • Wine
Shopping
  • Most stores close at 6:00 pm and are closed on Sundays
Souvenirs
  • Riedel glassware
Safety
  • Pickpockets on public transportation
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