Barcelona Economy
Business Etiquette
The business community in Barcelona is accustomed to hosting foreign visitors and many Spanish business people speak English or French. Catalan is used in a business setting among native speakers; otherwise Castilian Spanish is used.
Punctuality is important. Formal wear is the norm and both men and women should wear a suit for business meetings - men should also wear a tie. Business cards should be exchanged after introduction. All Spaniards have two family names - only the first is used in conversation, but any academic or professional titles should be acknowledged. Invitations to homes are not common and clients or business associates tend instead to be invited out, usually to pre-dinner drinks and tapas or dinner.
Business hours are generally 0800/0900 until 1800/1900, with an extended lunch break between 1330 and 1500/1600. These hours may vary depending on the size and type of organisation.
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Punctuality is important. Formal wear is the norm and both men and women should wear a suit for business meetings - men should also wear a tie. Business cards should be exchanged after introduction. All Spaniards have two family names - only the first is used in conversation, but any academic or professional titles should be acknowledged. Invitations to homes are not common and clients or business associates tend instead to be invited out, usually to pre-dinner drinks and tapas or dinner.
Business hours are generally 0800/0900 until 1800/1900, with an extended lunch break between 1330 and 1500/1600. These hours may vary depending on the size and type of organisation.
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