Cleveland Dress Code

Dress tends to be casual and few restaurants in Cleveland require men to wear a jacket and tie. Lightweight clothing should be sufficient for summer, but warm clothing is necessary for the winter.

Greeting Someone in Cleveland

A handshake is the usual greeting throughout the United States.

Cleveland Business Hours and Banking

As with all cities in Ohio, Cleveland's business hours vary from one industry and sector to another but in general, most office environments operate between 09.00 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. The majority of banks are open between 09.00 and 15.00, Monday to Friday with some staying open to 17.30 or 18.00 one day a week. Some of the larger banks will probably also be open on Saturday mornings.

Cleveland Smoking

An issue that is traditionally one of great controversy in the United States, smokers are warned to be very careful when choosing a place to light up as most public places have banned smoking altogether. The best advice is to smoke only in like-minded company.