Australia (East)

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Australia (East) Business etiquette and meeting customs

Australia/Sydney

What kind of meeting?

Strict punctuality

Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.

Meeting Culture

Recommended duration30-60 min
Communication StyleDirect, informal
Greeting StyleFirm handshake

Daily Schedule

Work Hours08:30 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:30
Sleep22:30 – 06:30

Tips for Meetings

For the kind of meeting you chose above.

Dress Code

Business casual

Tone

Direct, egalitarian, no-nonsense

  • ·Avoid overselling — tall poppy syndrome is real
  • ·First names are used from the first meeting
  • ·Friday arvo (afternoon) is wind-down time — avoid scheduling

General Tips

  • ·Be on time
  • ·Egalitarian — first names used quickly
  • ·Tall poppy syndrome — don't oversell yourself
  • ·Friday afternoons are often quiet — avoid scheduling

Cultural Notes

  • ·Early start culture
  • ·Friday afternoon availability drops

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Cultural information is for general guidance only and may not reflect every individual's practices.

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