Country guide
Ireland Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Dublin
What kind of meeting?
Moderate punctuality
A few minutes late is tolerated, but let people know if you'll be later.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration45-60 min
Communication StyleFriendly, humorous
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours09:00 – 17:30
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:30
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business casual
Tone
Friendly, humorous, relationship-focused
- ·Humor is welcome and builds trust in meetings
- ·Accept offered tea or coffee — it is a ritual
- ·Build rapport through conversation before agenda items
General Tips
- ·Slight tardiness is forgiven
- ·Humor is part of business culture
- ·Build rapport through conversation
- ·Tea or coffee almost always offered
Cultural Notes
- ·Similar to UK patterns
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