Calgary Economy

Business Etiquette

Situated just to the east of the Rocky Mountains, Calgary's business etiquette falls somewhere between the legendary laid-back attitude of the west coast and the well-known conservatism of the east. Calgarians are immensely friendly, hardworking and punctual. Both men and women dress ‘business conservative' in the office, while formal dress is expected at business meetings. During the Calgary Stampede, however, many of the city's business professionals express their civic pride by dressing in cowboy hats, boots, jeans, etc.

The working day typically begins as early as 0800 and ends at 1700. During formal introductions it is common to shake hands and address individuals by their surnames. On a day-to-day basis, however, both superiors and co-workers are normally addressed on a first-name basis. Most entertainment takes place in bars and restaurants and it is unusual for a business visitor to be invited into someone's home. Gift giving is uncommon in business situations, although a token gift is acceptable after a project or deal has been completed (but not before). Although Canada is officially bilingual, English is almost always the language of business in Calgary.
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