How is Austrian culture different from German?

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Some Differences Between Austria and Germany Cultural and Other Comparisons
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Germans consider the Austrians amusing, charming and quaint.	Austrians consider the Germans humorless, arrogant and rigid.

Is being Austrian the same as being German?

High German Despite their minor differences, Austrian German and standard German are generally considered to be the same. Therefore, if you learned German in school, you will have no difficulty conversing with the locals in Austria.

What are the traits of Austrian people?

Typically, Austrian people enjoy artistic talents such as music and craftsmanship and value deep and meaningful conversation rather than shallow small talk. They tend to be conservative in nature and prefer to keep their behavior moderate. That said, being friendly and neighborly is an important value in Austria.

What do Austrian guys like?

Austrians tend to be well-educated and polite – and men like to be chivalrous, holding open doors for a woman and helping her with her coat. Most guys will want to pay for dinner on the first date… but take your purse with you just in case. And last but not least the “Viennese Waltz”.

What are the similarities between Austria and Germany?

Dialect and culture-wise, Austria has greater similarities to southern (Bavarian) Germany than any other German region. Both Bavaria and Austria speak an Austro-Bavarian (Bairisch) dialect, which is distinctly different from Hochdeutsch.

Is Austrian German a dialect of German?

Austrian German (Österreichisches Deutsch), in relation to Hochdeutsch, is a “supradialectic language form”. That is, it is a literary German, which was strongly influenced by the Bavarian dialect, and it became something more than just a dialect. Officially, the national language of Austria is pure literary German.

Do Austrians feel comfortable living in Austria?

But not only tourists feel comfortable here, also we Austrians are proud to live in such a great country. Although we have much less space than our German neighbours and with our approximately 8.7 million inhabitants we are clearly the minority, one should remember the German saying “klein aber fein” (EN: small but nice).

Why do so many Germans study in Austria?

Many Germans go abroad in order to study because of the limited places for specific courses. In 2016, more than 30.000 students from our neighbouring country were registered at Austrian universities. The Austrian study system seems to be much more appreciated. Who is more musical?