 What is a good souvenier to buy in Vienna??? |
| We were going to go to Italy tomorrow, but have changed our plans and are heading to Vienna.... |
|
 I need help with finding brother? |
| My father passed away and i can't get in contact with my brother. He just turned 18 and has been in a orfanage since he was about 11. I live in America so I can't go to the different ... |
|
 Train pass for Eastern Europe? |
| We'll be traveling from Prague to Vienna then to Budapest this November as part of our honeymoon trip. Is it wise to buy the East European Rail Pass (5 days travel within a month between these 3... |
|
 Im goning to Viena on october 5Th? |
| Im wonder how cold it's in october?,where are good places to dance Salsa or Merengue? Im from Riviera Maya,most of the people speak Inglish as a second lenguaje or even Spanish.?... |
|
 Austrian ski resorts? |
Can anyone here give me a few austrian ski resorts please ?
I am willing to spend the new year's eve for about 7 days there, and I need to plan it nicely :P
Regards,
A... |
|
 Husky sleigh rides soll austria? |
| information about husky sleigh rides in soll ... |
|
 Why do Austrians and Bavarians greet people with 'Grüß Gott'? |
| 'Grüß Gott' literally means 'Greet God'. Surely if someone wants to greet God, he/she should do it him-/herself. A simple 'hallo' or 'guten Morgen' or such ... |
|
 What are names of cities in austria? |
| any names of cities in austria please?... |
|
 Do people in Austria speak English just wondering? |
I was thinking about vacationing there. lol (Sorry inside joke).
Additional Details
Ok thanks for the input. I will hang out with the young then.... |
|
 How long does it take to get to austria? |
| hi can any one tell me how long it takes to get to austria from london by car.hope you can answer my question thank ... |
|
 Comparison of living in Australia compared to the UK? |
Well....good news is my Nz / Oz passport through, and my citizenship has been approved, so with this, i am free to enter Australia and live and work.
It's been a tough decision but ... |
|
|  |
mashedpoatoesandgrav... |
The Sound of Music is a popular musical how do Austrians feel about it? |
I studied in Salzburg and saw all the tour sites etc but i just wondered how Austrians felt about the Sound of Music was it overrated? |
 |
 
Show
all answers
|
|
|
nes
 |
Hi,
I can tell you that the majority of the Austrians don't know "The Sound of Music" - I've never heard that they bring it on TV - my first contact (and I am Austrian) with TSOM was when my class and I spent some time in Vancouver - funny, isn't it?
I think it is because of the loads of cliché you can find in this musical - like the thing with the favourite meals: schnitzel with noodels and warm apfelstrudel etc. etc.
I think if you show it Austrian students without commenting it the will also complain about the gender roles in it...
I think it's funny but you always have to keep in mind that it's just a musical/film and it's not how the Austrians really are.
Hope this helped,
greets from austria,
ines |
|
Nussy
 |
People of the younger generation feel no links to this kind of film, which is really old fashioned. I, who belong to the older generation, instead, consider it one of the many “Schnulzen” (Romantic old timer) and even if it is full of non-Austrians actors, when I first saw it in German TV, I liked it and consider it a variation on the old Hans Moser, Sissy and other similar films. The second edition, a sort of part 2, had German actors and was also nice (it showed the family in the USA). Likeable yes, for me. Credible, yes. We happen to know a descendent of one of the girls. |
|
KhK
|
on BBC radio on the other day heard that Austrians don't care much about the movie as its too much, as its not very close to reality. |
|
Miss USA 2009
|
I love that movie I don't see why they would not like it |
|
amphitryon
|
they basically take it like they accept rain - can't be helped. most have heard of it, but not seen the movie or play.
it's really a good example of stereotyping, right down to the gender roles etc.
really a Hollywood version of a difficult time, which is still not totally understood by the inhabitants of this lovely country, and also not by most outsiders as well. |
|
i am taylor b
|
1288 yes and no. good. |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| | |
| Questions List |
Answers | |
| |
5 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | |
|
News
Travel Topics
Travel Forum Travel Directories
Dictionary 
Travel
Forum 
Austria 
No Spam
Adult 
Gambling
Unfinished
Deception
Plagiarism
Not English
