Austin Dress Code

Austin is one of North America's more sophisticated cities, so for business, it is the norm for men and women to wear formal business attire to meetings. Outside business, smart casual wear is acceptable although some restaurants and hotel bars may stipulate a jacket and tie. Remember though, that this region is subtropical and summer temperatures can be high, so bring something light to wear for both day and evening.

Greeting Someone in Austin

Austin is a hip university town, renowned for its music venues and its youthful vigour, so greetings may be a little less formal than you'd expect in some Texan cities like Houston and Dallas. A handshake will soon be followed by the friendly intimacy of first-name terms.

Austin Business Hours and Banking

Hours of business in Austin, like all cities, tend to vary from one industry and sector to another but in general, most office environments operate between 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday. Banks will certainly be open between 09:00 and 15:00, Monday to Friday, with some of the bigger banks also open on Saturday mornings.

Austin Smoking

If you are a smoker, exercise discretion and sensitivity when choosing to smoke in Austin, Texas. Like most other parts of the United States, smoking can be an issue with the locals. It is advised that visitors take their lead from those around them.