interesting recommendations

• Hola Salvador,
  
  I'm not living in Austria and I don't know very much about the Austrian business etiquette but I found some interesting recommendations in the web.
  Here They are:
  
  Business Meeting Etiquette
  • Appointments are necessary and should be made 3 to 4 weeks in advance when meeting with private companies.
  • Do not try to schedule meetings in August, the two weeks surrounding Christmas, or the week before Easter.
  • Punctuality is taken extremely seriously. If you expect to be delayed, telephone immediately and offer an explanation.
  • It is extremely rude to cancel a meeting at the last minute and it could ruin your business relationship.
  • Meetings are formal.
  • Presentations should be accurate and precise.
  • Have back-up material and be prepared to defend everything: Austrians are meticulous about details.
  • Meetings adhere to strict agendas, including starting and ending times. If you have an agenda, it will be followed.
  • Follow-up with a letter outlining what was agreed, what the next steps are, and who is the responsible party.
  
  
  What to Wear?
  • Business dress is conservative and follows most European conventions.
  • Men should wear dark coloured, conservative business suits with white shirts.
  • Women should wear either business suits or conservative dresses, complimented with elegant accessories.
  

  Ronald 01 Jun 2007, 06:43 - Report

Business etiquette in Austria