http://www.austria.info The Austrian Way uk http://www.austria.info/uk/home/prost-drinking-with-austrians-1132448.html Drinking has its own ceremonial protocol in which eye-contact plays a central role. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:17:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/home/prost-drinking-with-austrians-1132448.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/beyond-the-pint-1132443.html Austrians are the world's fourth most assiduous beer drinkers, averaging 109 litres per head per year. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:53:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/beyond-the-pint-1132443.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/guten-appetit-eating-with-austrians-1132433.html Austrians take their food seriously and this dedication shows in their gastronomic rituals. Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:03:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/guten-appetit-eating-with-austrians-1132433.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/a-late-night-institution-the-wuerstelstand-1132425.html After a long night of revelry, there is nothing like a hearty snack to avoid a rude awakening the next day. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:40:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/a-late-night-institution-the-wuerstelstand-1132425.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/kaffeehaus-coffee-culture-1132412.html Every Kaffeehaus is different, but certain rules and regulations are honoured everywhere. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/kaffeehaus-coffee-culture-1132412.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/lord-of-the-kaffeehaus-1132364.html Almost as iconic as the Austrian Kaffeehäuser (coffee houses) themselves, are their waiters. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 14:55:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/lord-of-the-kaffeehaus-1132364.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/yes-no-maybe-the-meanings-of-na-1132341.html 'Na' (pronounced 'nah') is one of the most versatile Austrian expressions. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:08:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/yes-no-maybe-the-meanings-of-na-1132341.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/queueing-austrian-style-1132322.html When it comes to queueing, Austrians are an unpredictable bunch. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:12:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/queueing-austrian-style-1132322.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/austria-s-ball-season-1132268.html Every winter, Austria hosts hundreds of swish ball nights. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:15:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/austria-s-ball-season-1132268.html http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/schmaeh-a-lesson-in-austrian-humour-1132257.html From the polished society of the ball room to the jovial crowd of the alpine hut, Austrians are proud of their Schmäh. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:17:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/the-austrian-way/schmaeh-a-lesson-in-austrian-humour-1132257.html