Hamburg, Germany Hotels and City Guide

Hamburg - Business Tips

Hamburg Dress Code

For business meetings, both men and women wear suits. Outside the business environment, casual clothes are perfectly acceptable for most occasions. Some of the more exclusive bars, restaurants and social functions may require formal clothing.

Greeting Someone in Hamburg

Business people in Germany tend to be formal. When greeting someone, it is considered polite to rise to your feet to shake his or her hand. People should always be addressed by their titles until invited to do otherwise. Preface a man's last name with "Herr", and a woman's "Frau" or "Fräulein" (Miss).

Hamburg Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in Germany vary from one industry and sector to another but as a guide, most office environments operate between 09.00 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. Banks are generally open weekdays from 08:30 to around 16:00, with some staying open as late as 18:00 on Thursday. Banks at airports and main train stations open as early as 06:30 and close as late as 22.30.

Hamburg Smoking

In Germany, smoking is prohibited where notified and on public transport and in some public buildings. It is always advisable to take your cue from those around.

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