South Africa

• South Africans of Urban cultures generally wear western dress.
• Dress well in public, it will be expected by your South African host.
• African women wear a sari.

Behavior

• Gift giving is not the norm in business.
• Do not present gifts with the left hand.
• Use either both hands or the right hand when giving and presenting gifts.
• Gifts will be opened upon receipt.
• Business meetings can be held over lunch or dinner in a good restaurant.

• The handshake is the most common greeting. There are a variety of handshakes between ethnic groups.
• Use titles and surnames to address people.
• Appointments should be made starting at 9 a.m.
• Do not rush deals. South Africans are very casual in their business dealings.
• Business cards have no formal exchange protocol.
• South Africans prefer a "win-win" situation.