Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: The Essential Cultural Guide—From Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

As a foreigner, you are expected to be on time. Small companies tend to be more relaxed about punctuality than larger companies. In addition, attitudes toward time vary between ethnic groups. However, businesspeople of all ethnicities are generally prompt.

Michael Cordier, vice president of Fiizika, noted that small businesses in South Africa tend to be highly flexible about scheduling meetings, even at the last minute. And among those firms, your word is your honor. Never endanger your reputation with an inflated claim; reliability is vital to your success.