The Austrian Home
o Austrians take much pride in their homes, keeping them neat and tidy.
o In a formal culture such as theirs, the home is the place where people relax and let their hair down.
o Only close friends and relatives are invited into the house, so it is a place where more informal communication may occur.
o Neighbourly etiquette also has its rules that must be observed. It is imperative that common areas such as sidewalks, pavements, corridors (in flats), and steps be kept clean at all times by all associated with them.