Business
Belgians are very formal in business, enjoy a great deal
of personal space, and are generally reserved and extremely
private. Dress should be conservative; dark suits are acceptable,
with a high importance placed on quality and neatness of clothing.
Punctuality is extremely important at meetings, which will begin
and end with a quick, light handshake with all involved, and
exchanging business cards is standard practice; it is recommended
that cards are printed in English with the other side translated in
either French or Dutch depending on the main language of the region
where business is to take place. Business hours are generally 9am
to 5pm.
