Atlanta Dress Code

Casual dress is acceptable in most venues in Atlanta, but some of the better restaurants may require a jacket and tie. During summer months the temperature and humidity can be high and natural fabrics are ideal, but excessive air-conditioning in most offices and public places may require a thin sweater or jacket. For winter, a sweater and light overcoat should be enough, and for autumn and spring, a combination of summer and winter clothing.

Greeting Someone in Atlanta

Atlanta is a friendly city with greetings being generally informal. Most people address each other by their first names and greet each other with a handshake. Although on some occasions, such as business meetings and formal functions, it is expected to use a person's title and last name.

Atlanta Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in Atlanta, Georgia vary from one industry and sector to another but as a guide, most office-based environments operate between 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday. Banks tend to be open between 09:00 and 15:00, Monday to Friday. Some of the larger banks will probably also be open on Saturday mornings.

Atlanta Smoking

Smoking is the subject of much controversy in the United States. If you are a smoker, exercise discretion and sensitivity when choosing to smoke, as many Americans cannot tolerate people smoking in front of them. The best advice is to only smoke in like-minded company.