Australians have a casual business culture where greetings are relaxed, using first names even initially and handshakes suffice. Punctuality is important, arriving early rather than keeping people waiting. Standard business dress is dark suits and ties for men and business suits for women. The appropriate greeting is a firm, brief handshake while making eye contact and smiling. All business is conducted in English.

1. BUSINESS MEETING ETIQUETTE Attraction and satisfaction are the twin keywords of Australia Business Culture Etiquette . Australians are not very formal so greetings are casual and relaxed. A handshake and smile suffices. Aussies prefer to use first names, even at the initial meeting. Punctuality is important in business situations. It is better to arrive a few minutes early than to keep someone waiting.

2. DRESSINGS In corporate Australia, standard business dress is still very much the norm. Dark suits and ties are the standard dress for management level businessmen with women wearing business suits with either skirts or trousers.

3. GREETINGS & COURTESIES The appropriate greeting for both women and men is smiling, making eye contact, and shaking hands. Handshakes are generally firm and brief, with a rapid, simple up-and-down motion. However, be warned that a ‘weak’ or ‘limp’ handshake may leave your business contact with a poor impression. It is also important to look Australians in the eye .

4. COMMUNICATION STYLES Australia is an English speaking country, although as a multi-cultural society over 100 other languages are spoken throughout different ethnic communities. All business will be conducted in English