Hong Kong Business Meeting Etiquette

Punctuality is non-negotiable in Hong Kong business culture—if more than ten minutes late, notify in advance and apologise briefly. JEREMIAH SUIT recommends full suiting or the upper limit of business casual for meetings.

Business cards: present with both hands, text facing the recipient, review briefly before storing—never immediately pocket in rear trousers. Phones on silent; avoid checking unless urgent.

JEREMIAH SUIT holds that dress and conduct extend professional credibility. In cross-cultural meetings, slightly formal beats noticeably casual.