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Etiquette: Be polite
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  • Written by Redwraith on Jan 8, 2007
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  • Everybody is polite. So be too. Dont be loud ... especially not in the coffee houses. Keep too yourself ... everybody does.

    If you speak german : Dont use "Hi" or "Wie gehts" (How are you) as greeting ... but use the old "Grüss Gott" (means God greets you). Its just used in Austria and parts of Bavaria but it will open doors if you you do it.

    If you write down your name in a guest book as "Dr. XXX" expect that you will be greeted as "Dr XXX" the next time (especially in the higher calss hotels)
    We love titles. A Titel (may it be honorary or earned) opens doors and will make waiters more polite (especially at traditional hotels and coffee houses)

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    Comments for Redwraith about Vienna
    Adaptor-Plug Mon Jan 22, 2007 05:17 UTC
     You have provided a useful little urban trail, and a novel approcach to VT things to do tips. They will help in my coming trip. Do you have any photos to really make an impact??
    globetrott Tue Jan 9, 2007 05:12 UTC
     good information about my hometown !

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