To be successful in business relations in the Czech Republic, it is important to understand and respect Czech business etiquette. Czech culture is formal and reserved, so titles should be used, small talk engaged in to build relationships, and decisions made in tandem with Czech colleagues. Documents should be provided already translated into Czech to demonstrate professionalism and accommodate any language barriers. Meetings should not be scheduled on Fridays or in mid-July through mid-August to respect family and vacation time. Punctuality, organization, modest attire, and respect for personal space are also valued in Czech business culture.

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2.  Proper knowledge and performance of Czech business etiquette will allow
you to impress potential colleagues and demonstrate your respect for their
culture and their business procedures.
 Practicing proper Czech
business etiquette is vital to
establishing business relations in
the Czech Republic.
 Before traveling abroad, it is
beneficial to understand the
Czech culture, realizing that it is
formal and reserved will help
you to respect local customs.

3.  Do not address anyone by first name.
 Use titles when introducing yourself and
during the meeting, unless otherwise
requested.
 Czechs value a strong relationship and
personal bonds rather than strict and
tedious rules and policies.
 Because of this, be sure to engage in
small talk at first, and remember that
hospitality is the best way to build a solid
relationship.

4.  Decisions will be made completely in
tandem with your Czech colleagues.
 Avoid overly aggressive attitudes,
and do not expect that all decisions
will be reached right away.

5.  To demonstrate your professionalism
and to aid in the language barrier, it
is a wonderful demonstration of your
willingness to dedicate to the new
relationship by offering your
documents already translated.
 Your new Czech colleagues will be
duly impressed if you go that extra
mile by presenting them with a
Czech translation of all pertinent
documents.

6.  Avoid scheduling on Friday afternoons
as weekends are sacred family time.
 Also, keep in mind that most Czech
business people are on a 4 week
vacation period from mid-July to mid-
August.

7.  Be punctual and organized in your
scheduling.
 Also, your Czech colleagues value
formality, privacy, and respect personal
space, especially in the business
environment.

8.  Very modest attire is always most
appropriate.
 Avoid vivid colors and loud patterns.
 It is best to present yourself in classy and
conservative attire for both men and
women.
 Men specifically should always wait until
the highest ranking Czech in the room
has removed the suit jacket before
doing so.