Country guide
Czech Republic Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Prague
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration30-45 min
Communication StyleDirect, formal initially
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 16:30
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 formal
Tone
Formal, thorough
- ·Use formal titles until invited to use first names
- ·Come well-prepared with detailed proposals
- ·Czechs prefer written confirmations of agreements
General Tips
- ·Punctuality is expected
- ·Formal titles used in first meetings
- ·Czechs value thoroughness and preparation
- ·Beer culture — business dinners may be informal
Cultural Notes
- ·Central European patterns
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