Country guide
Vietnam Business etiquette and meeting customs
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
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 StyleIndirect, respectful
Greeting StyleHandshake with slight bow
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch11:30 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:30
Sleep23:00 – 06:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Respectful, indirect, hierarchical
- ·Present business cards with both hands
- ·Respect seniority — defer to elder participants
- ·Avoid aggressive or confrontational negotiation styles
General Tips
- ·Some flexibility in timing is expected
- ·Hierarchy and age are respected
- ·Business cards exchanged with both hands
- ·Avoid aggressive negotiation tactics
Cultural Notes
- ·Long lunch break with nap
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