Country guide
Canada (Pacific) Business etiquette and meeting customs
America/Vancouver
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 StylePolite and relaxed
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours09:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:00
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business casual
Tone
Professional, inclusive
- ·Sustainability topics resonate well in conversation
- ·Use inclusive and respectful language
- ·Meetings are efficient and agenda-driven
General Tips
- ·Similar to US Pacific culture
- ·Environmentally conscious culture
- ·Punctuality expected
- ·Inclusive language is important
Cultural Notes
- ·Similar patterns to US Pacific
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