United States (Pacific)

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United States (Pacific) Business etiquette and meeting customs

America/Los_Angeles

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 StyleDirect, tech-savvy
Greeting StyleHandshake or casual wave

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

Smart casual or casual

Tone

Direct, fast-paced, results-oriented

  • ·Keep meetings short and outcome-focused
  • ·Slack or async follow-ups often replace email
  • ·Demos and data speak louder than slides

General Tips

  • ·Silicon Valley culture — meetings may be shorter
  • ·Async communication often preferred
  • ·Video calls widely accepted
  • ·Casual dress is the norm

Cultural Notes

  • ·Pacific time zone

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Cultural information is for general guidance only and may not reflect every individual's practices.

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