In social cooperation there are many opportunities to embarrass themselves.So that everything runs round at the festival, Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer reveals what needs to be considered.
The artists' appearances are the prerequisite for attending the festival, the atmosphere of the reason to enjoy them.People in the most beautiful clothes visit the city, which acts as a fantastic backdrop.The culture and music dive in Salzburg in its unique mood.And yet there are countless opportunities with so much festivity to step onto soccer.If you know the unofficial rules, you can look forward to the days and do not have to be nervous before an opera premiere.Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer is the number one contact person in terms of the right etiquette on occasions.Those who adhere to their rules will definitely get through the evening well.
Let's start at the very beginning.One would like to visit the festival, unfortunately the right partner is missing.A person only becomes complete through his better half?That may be the motto of many relationship guides, but you can also enjoy alone."It is okay to appear at the festival without accompaniment," says Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer.If the opportunity arises, you can start a conversation with other guests.But be careful: "Small talk is an art to master it, the exercise is required."
Evening dress in the restaurant?Absolutely!
If you enjoy the evening for two, you may have to wait for your accompaniment.Many are tempted here to light a cigarette or to stare on the cell phone.The latter is legitimate, especially when it comes to putting the device on silently.You shouldn't smoke out of consideration for the other guests.Waiting people are a familiar picture in the entrance area to the Festspielhaus."I often enjoy being waiting for the festival guests," says Schäfer-Elmayer.
Especially before an opera premiere, the visitors are elegantly dressed, the women wear evening dresses, the men's smoking.Anyone who is concerned about being attracted to a restaurant visit to the event can be reassured."Festive clothing contributes significantly to the elegant festival atmosphere of the whole city."It is welcome when many attractively dressed people frequent the streets, squares, shops and means of transport.So moving before visiting the restaurant is not necessary, it would even be a shame.
Women's choice also applies to festival
It has come: the performance begins.You should arrive early to sit on your place five minutes before the performance.Take a key word: If many spectators are already in the ranks, the Lord precedes, greets, apologizes for the disorder and thanks.Both the Lord and the lady turn to the seats.She does not need to apologize specifically, the gentleman takes over.For this she can choose the seat.There was no gender equality with Adolph Freiherr Knigge.As is well known, the spirits differ whether this is still up to date.Some like this form of attention, others see them as discrimination.Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer remains relaxed.These conventions have nothing to do with patronizing."Nobody doubts that a woman does not need any help to open a door or put on the coat."It is simply signals of special appreciation in which the fundamentally higher social position of a lady towards the Lord is recognized.Schäfer-Elmayer does not doubt that this is correctly interpreted by the festival audience: "I really appreciate the audience of the Salzburg Festival for his love for well-groomed traditions."But not only the gentleman, the lady also deals with her partner differently on these special evenings than on a television evening together."In public, it is important to adapt to numerous factors that are inexistent at home."The topic of conversation is a central point here and should fit into the festive atmosphere."The cultivated ambience favored more demanding topics."Talk about the last football game or the escalated evening would be less of.Schäfer-Elmayer advises not to carry out disagreements in public.The visitors are essential to be responsible for the fact that the festivity is supported.
Tenderness?Rather at home!
Even too much intimacy in public contradicts a level evening."Holding hands even during the performance I find a very nice picture," says Schäfer-Elmayer.Exchange more tenderness, however, does not recommend the behavioral coach.Even a short kiss can distract the spectators behind the couple too much from the action on the stage.Before and after the performance, however, this is quite acceptable, at least if it stays with a short kiss."But we leave hot kiss scenes to the" lover "on stage," says Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer.Everyone can enjoy the evening without being embarrassed by the neighbors.
