Country guide
Hong Kong Business etiquette and meeting customs
Asia/Hong_Kong
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration45-60 min
Communication StyleDirect, fast-paced
Greeting StyleHandshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours09:00 – 18:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner19:00 – 20:30
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Fast-paced, efficient, professional
- ·Meetings are results-driven — come prepared
- ·Business cards are exchanged with both hands
- ·English is the primary business language
General Tips
- ·Punctuality is expected in this business hub
- ·English widely used in business
- ·Efficiency is valued
- ·Business card exchange is formal
Cultural Notes
- ·Fast-paced work culture
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