Country guide
Romania Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Bucharest
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 StyleWarm, relationship-oriented
Greeting StyleHandshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours09:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner19:00 – 20:00
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Warm, relationship-oriented
- ·Personal trust is built before business dealings
- ·Accept hospitality — declining food or drink can offend
- ·Tech sector meetings are increasingly Western-style
General Tips
- ·Be on time but expect some flexibility
- ·Personal connections matter
- ·Hospitality is important — accept offered food/drink
- ·Growing tech culture has more Western-style meetings
Cultural Notes
- ·Growing tech hub
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