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... Meetings It is important to arrive on time. Colombians are generally punctual when it comes to business engagements. Punctuality conveys respect for the person’s time and attention. A five-minute delay is forgivable. Address people with ...

... Meetings Appointments are necessary and should be made at least two weeks in advance. Avoid scheduling meetings in August (the month of summer vacation) or on workdays next to a public holiday. Common ways to make an appointment are in writing or by teleph ...

... Meetings When arranging a meeting, it is normal to confirm the date and appointment several times in advance. Doing so conveys your eagerness to meet. Arrive on time to give a good impression. However, be aware that your Mexican counterpart may not be as p ...

... Meetings Punctuality is valued in Lao business culture. Thus, arriving later than the arranged meeting time without warning may be perceived as a lack of respect for your Lao counterpart. The traditional greeting in Lao is the nop (see The ...

... Meetings It is important to show up to appointments on time. People may even arrive early if they are trying to please the person that they are meeting. However, be aware that you may be kept waiting. When first entering a room or greeting your Saudi cou ...

... Meetings Punctuality is important for business relationships. If you are running late, call your Dutch counterpart(s) in advance to let them know. Shake hands with everyone in the room during introductions. A small amount of social conversation may begin t ...

... Meetings Formal business meetings in Thailand are preceded by a written invitation that is often followed up by a phone call. At a business meeting, punctuality is expected, and formal attire (suit and tie) should be worn. In Thailand, it is often thought ...

... Meetings It is best to be punctual, but also be prepared to wait as the Sri Lankan sense of time is relaxed. Be prepared to wait for the highest ranking to arrive. People enter a meeting in order of importance with the highest ranking person entering the r ...

... Meetings Arrive on time. Though your Zimbabwean counterpart may be late, your punctuality is likely to give a good impression. Greet everyone individually, starting with the person who is standing closest to you and so on. It is important to greet everyone ...

... Meetings Up to six weeks’ notice for meetings should be provided. This is particularly important for meetings with those at the executive level. In the peak summer holiday months of July and August, it is usually difficult to arrange meetings or appointmen ...