Dallas Dress Code

Business dress has become more informal especially on Fridays, but generally suits are expected to be worn by both men and women. Casual clothes are fine for everyday wear, with the exception of some restaurants and hotel lounges.

Greeting Someone in Dallas

Dallas is a friendly informal city where most people address each other by their first names accompanied by a handshake. On certain occasions, such as business meetings and formal functions, using a person's title and last name is preferred.

Dallas Business Hours and Banking

As with all major cities, business hours in Dallas, Texas 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 tend to be 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.

Dallas Smoking

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