Business Etiquette
Tel Aviv
Business Etiquette
The business community in Tel Aviv is highly sophisticated, with an international outlook. There is a strong preference for informality and plain-speaking. Business attire, even for important meetings, is generally ‘smart-casual' jacket and open-necked shirt, although suits and ties may be worn by some. Women dress stylishly but also relatively informally and usually wear trousers or skirt with a blouse or shirt. After introduction, it is customary to use first names. Despite this easy-going informality, punctuality is considered important. Business cards are expected.
English is generally spoken well by businesspeople and is used out of politeness if non-Israelis are present. Social interaction is important and relaxed lunch meetings or even outings together may be used to develop trust. Business meetings may be held over dinner and can take place in a private home or restaurant. If in a private home, a small gift (of flowers or chocolates, for example) is usually appropriate.
People work hard and with dedication and start the day early. Business hours are normally Sunday to Thursday 0830-1800, mornings only on Friday, and closed on Saturday. Increasingly, the Shabbat break is being extended so that the whole of Friday is added to Saturday as a day off work.
Business Etiquette
English is generally spoken well by businesspeople and is used out of politeness if non-Israelis are present. Social interaction is important and relaxed lunch meetings or even outings together may be used to develop trust. Business meetings may be held over dinner and can take place in a private home or restaurant. If in a private home, a small gift (of flowers or chocolates, for example) is usually appropriate.
People work hard and with dedication and start the day early. Business hours are normally Sunday to Thursday 0830-1800, mornings only on Friday, and closed on Saturday. Increasingly, the Shabbat break is being extended so that the whole of Friday is added to Saturday as a day off work.
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Travel Deals for Tel Aviv
-
Finland Activity & adventure holidays Finnish Lapland has enormous areas of untouched wilderness and mile upon mile of wild rolling fells. This vast open countryside, sparkling in the winter sunshine, just begs to be explored by
-
Orlando Adrenaline Whether you’re enjoying the hair-raising delights of the world’s only flying rollercoaster called Manta at SeaWorld or racing through the Everglades on an airboat in search of alligators, one thing’s for
-
Cambodia Luxury holidays Today Cambodia is symbolised by awesome Angkor Wat, the largest man-made religious structure in the world. However, Cambodia is also home to some of the finest boutique hotels in the world
-
Laos Inspire Me When the French colonised Indochina they had a saying: "The Vietnamese grow the rice, the Cambodians watch the rice grow, and the Lao people listen to the rice grow." This is
-
Vietnam Cultural breaks Vietnam is a country with a rich and varied history that is now firmly focused on her bright future. This is why it has become one of the hottest destinations for
-
Dominican Republic Family holidays The Dominican Republic has soared in popularity as a tropical hotspot for families seeking sun, sand and an affordable holiday in the Caribbean. The island's main attraction is magnificent golden sand
Quick links
