Business Etiquettes/Manners In Suriname

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Business etiquettes in Suriname do not differ significantly from those internationally, although the pace can be a great deal more leisurely.

Most businesses are open from about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Government offices generally are open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Meetings with government officials are arranged in the morning.

Business entertainment largely takes place at dinners and cocktail parties.

Business lunches do take place, but not on such large scales. Working breakfasts are rare.

Business suits are worn, but due to the tropical climate, casual clothing is acceptable at most business meetings (except those with senior government officials).

Surinamers prefer establishing a comfortable working relationship first, as opposed to directly tackling business.

Given the consensual nature of the Surinamese government, there is often a lengthy consultation process before a decision is reached.

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