Business Etiquette: Jamaica By: Rameeka W.

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Do's/guidelines

3. Dining. -It is important to watch what other people are doing at the table and try to follow as so. -Using continental table manners is important, which consist of holding the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right. -It is a sign of respect to finish all the food on your plate.

2. Communication + Greetings -Respect and polite mannerisms are needed during business contact. Relationships may sometimes be valued over rules. -shake the persons hand while maintaining direct eye contact. -When first meeting a person you are doing business with, they might seem cold and reserve, however they usually start to get more comfortable as they get to know you. -Jamaicans expect foreigners to be punctual however they could be a little late themselves. Business cards are usually expected. -It is common for Jamaicans to stand close with each other during conversating, and patting backs when greeting -Jamaicans appreciate when you are direct and to the point with them as they usually are.

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness

1. Clothing. -The way one dresses themselves is important for business meetings in Jamaica. -Casual business attire can consist of khaki slacks and golf shirts due to the hot weather conditions. -Formal business attire must consists of a suit, jacket and tie, while women wear dresses.

Don'ts/Avoid

3. Negotiating. -Bargaining is pretty common in Jamaica so it is important to keep your best offers till the end, after the negotiations

2. Dining. -Don't sit at the dinner table unless you are instructed to by somebody -Don't start eating until the host does. -Don't put elbows on tables, or sit in an unusual way. It is important to have your hands in your lap when you aren't eating.

1. Communication + Greetings. -Although they like getting to the point, they dislike aggressiveness. -Don't appear as overly friendly or too kind -Business is hierarchical, the person with the most authority makes most of the decisions so don't try and interfere.