Business Meeting Etiquette
• Appointments are necessary and should be made, in writing, 3 to 4 weeks in advance, although meetings with private companies can often be arranged with less notice.
• The best time to schedule meetings is in the late morning or early afternoon.
• If at all possible, try not to schedule meetings during Ramadan. The workday is shortened, and since Muslims fast, they could not offer you tea, which is a sign of hospitality.
• You should arrive at meetings on time and be prepared to be kept waiting.
• Pakistanis in the private sector who are accustomed to working with international companies often strive for punctuality, but are not always successful.
• It is not uncommon to have a meeting cancelled at the last minute or even once you have arrived.
• In general, Pakistanis have an open-door policy, even when they are in a meeting. This means there may be frequent interruptions. Other people may wander into the room and start a different discussion.
• Meetings are formal.
• Business meetings start after prolonged inquiries about health, family, etc.
• Never inquire about a colleague's wife or daughters.
• During the first several meetings, business may not be discussed at all as the relationship is still being developed.
• Maintain indirect eye contact while speaking.
Business Meeting Etiquette
• Appointments are necessary and should be made, in writing, 3 to 4 weeks in advance, although meetings with private companies can often be arranged with less notice.
• The best time to schedule meetings is in the late morning or early afternoon.
• If at all possible, try not to schedule meetings during Ramadan. The workday is shortened, and since Muslims fast, they could not offer you tea, which is a sign of hospitality.
• You should arrive at meetings on time and be prepared to be kept waiting.
• Pakistanis in the private sector who are accustomed to working with international companies often strive for punctuality, but are not always successful.
• It is not uncommon to have a meeting cancelled at the last minute or even once you have arrived.
• In general, Pakistanis have an open-door policy, even when they are in a meeting. This means there may be frequent interruptions. Other people may wander into the room and start a different discussion.
• Meetings are formal.
• Business meetings start after prolonged inquiries about health, family, etc.
• Never inquire about a colleague's wife or daughters.
• During the first several meetings, business may not be discussed at all as the relationship is still being developed.
• Maintain indirect eye contact while speaking.
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