Business Etiquette in the Dominican

Business Etiquette is also an interesting thing you should know when learning Dominica culture, customs and etiquette. In the Dominican Republic, personal introductions are an essential part of business etiquette. Before any business discussion can begin, it is expected that each person be properly introduced. It is customary in business etiquette for participants to greet one another by crossing their hands and shaking them; this is true for both introductions and business discussions. It would be a good idea to conduct business in the Dominican Republic by learning and following the rules listed below.

Marking a Break:

• In the Dominican Republic, people are always working! It is a nation that thrives on work ethic and it would not be uncommon for people to work 10 to 12 hours a day, and perhaps even seven days a week. Even when the work day gets over (usually around 5 p.m.), Dominicans will most likely continue working through the night in the comfort of their homes, so it will be important to get accustomed to this constant work ethic. To mark a break, it is customary in the Dominican Republic for people to meet in nice restaurants and to chat over a relaxing drink. One should avoid showing up without getting acquainted with the surroundings. It is best to first introduce yourself to the group and then to extend the invitation to the group. People are very keen to get acquainted and so it would be wise to follow suit.

Avoiding Complexity:

• The Dominican Republic is a nation with a large proportion of the population being below the poverty line. In a land where money is scarce, people are quick to act on their impulses without much thought or worry about the consequences. For this reason, it is a common occurrence to see Dominicans being carried away by sudden impulses. For this reason, it is very important to think and act with plan and prudence. Doing business in the Dominican Republic can be very satisfying and profitable, but not if one is not careful; there is a danger of losing everything one has acquired.