We are on our terms here

We are on the terms of each other here ...

We have always been on our terms in the Salzkammergut. The locals among each other but also vacationers and holidaymakers. It starts with the greeting: “Griaß Di” (greet you) and ends with the farewell “Pfiat Di” ((God) protect you). So it is not disrespect, but openness that we bring with us to people from other regions of Austria, Europe and the world.

In revolutionary France, a “Duz decree” was issued in 1793. Anyone who did not use the term at the time placed themselves under the general suspicion of continuing to propagate inequality among people. In addition, one cannot make a revolution with 'Per Sie' ”, is how Werner Besch described this phenomenon in his standard work“ Duzen, Siezen, Titulates ”.

With the student revolution of the 1968s, there was a real you expansion in the German-speaking area, which continues to this day with the arrival of American corporate cultures in European companies and various social media platforms.

We also notice it ourselves. Not only is it easier to work, it is also easier to talk. The you-word reduces distances. Not only swear words slip out of us more quickly, but above all positive things: “You, I have a problem” or “You, can we work together on a solution?”. The Du-Wort promotes openness and creativity, creates closeness and lowers inhibitions when it comes to addressing sensitive topics.

The "you" has always been the custom in the Salzkammergut when communicating with each other and so we have decided to be with all of our guests. Not out of disrespect for the other person, but out of openness to people we don't yet know. With this in mind, we look forward to talking to you in the moment of encounter or reunion ...
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