Business Etiquette in Cuba

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Business Don'ts

Short sleeve shirts should not be worn on most occasions

Casual wear is usually not appropriate, depends on the situation

Revealing or clingy attire is not appropriate for women

Profanity is highly offensive

Use of slang is looked down on. Considered low-class, uneducated and vulgar

Gift Giving

Do not give gifts on first meeting

Do not gift expensive items, must be modest

Gift less than $25

Eye Contact

It is considered rude to look away from someone who is speaking

Business Dos

Business Attire

Business casual

Women can wear, slacks, skirts or dresses

Men can wear no tie or jacket

Must wear long sleeves, short sleeves can be considered inappropriate

Dress pants and slacks are appropriate

The short sleeve shirt guayabera is considered elegant and is worn in the workplace

Greetings

Greetings usually begin with handshakes

Men and women shake hands on first meeting. Close acquaintances will lightly kiss on the cheek

Women shake hands on first meeting

Close acquaintances kiss once on the cheek

Men shake hands while greeting, handshake may last longer than necessary. Must keep direct eye contact

Close acquaintances hug firmly. May slap on back during hug

Meetings

Show up on time

Tradition to wait up to an hour for business partner(s)

5-15 minutes of small talk. Host will begin business discussion

Speech

Being interrupted while speaking is common, not considered rude

Can interrupt others