Foreign Staffing, Inc.

Proper knowledge and performance of Czech business etiquette will allow

you to impress potential colleagues and demonstrate your respect for their

culture and their business procedures.

Practicing proper Czech

business etiquette is vital to

establishing business relations in

the Czech Republic.

Before traveling abroad, it is

beneficial to understand the

Czech culture, realizing that it is

formal and reserved will help

you to respect local customs.

Do not address anyone by first name.

Use titles when introducing yourself and

during the meeting, unless otherwise

requested.

Czechs value a strong relationship and

personal bonds rather than strict and

tedious rules and policies.

Because of this, be sure to engage in

small talk at first, and remember that

hospitality is the best way to build a solid

relationship.

Decisions will be made completely in

tandem with your Czech colleagues.

Avoid overly aggressive attitudes,

and do not expect that all decisions

will be reached right away.

To demonstrate your professionalism

and to aid in the language barrier, it

is a wonderful demonstration of your

willingness to dedicate to the new

relationship by offering your

documents already translated.

Your new Czech colleagues will be

duly impressed if you go that extra

mile by presenting them with a

Czech translation of all pertinent

documents.

Avoid scheduling on Friday afternoons

as weekends are sacred family time.

Also, keep in mind that most Czech

business people are on a 4 week

vacation period from mid-July to mid-

August.

Be punctual and organized in your

scheduling.

Also, your Czech colleagues value

formality, privacy, and respect personal

space, especially in the business

environment.

Very modest attire is always most

appropriate.

Avoid vivid colors and loud patterns.

It is best to present yourself in classy and

conservative attire for both men and

women.

Men specifically should always wait until

the highest ranking Czech in the room

has removed the suit jacket before

doing so.