Buenos Aires Dress Code

Business people are expected to dress smartly, suits being standard. Argentinians tend to get dressed up when going out to restaurants. Also, many of the more expensive establishments have dress codes.

Greeting Someone in Buenos Aires

The handshake is very much the custom in Argentina, and you should expect to shake hands whenever you meet someone. Business cards are commonly presented when meeting people.

Buenos Aires Business Hours and Banking

Normal business hours are 09:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday, and a siesta doesn't usually feature in Buenos Aires' working day. In general, conducting business is similar to any large European city, with business deals often negotiated over lunch.

Buenos Aires Smoking

In Buenos Aires, smoking is restricted in sports arenas, theatres and near food-processing areas. Smoking is also prohibited on public transport including buses, taxis and subways.