Guadalajara Dress Code

Since the climate in Guadalajara can be hot, wear loose, light fabrics with an emphasis on casual comfort.

Greeting Someone in Guadalajara

Greetings in Mexico are generally rather informal. Unless you are strangers, it is usually perfectly acceptable to address each other on first name terms. Greet people with a handshake.

Guadalajara Business Hours and Banking

In Mexico, most offices are open from 09:00 to 17:00 or even 19:00, Monday to Friday. Most people leave for the afternoon meal around 14:00 and take between 1 and 2 hours. The Mexican government normally works from 10:00 to 20:00 (if not later) lunch is usually one hour sometimes two and is taken somewhere between 14:00 and 17:00. All banks are open from 09:00 to 13:30, Monday to Friday. Some banks have extended hours in some branches.

Guadalajara Smoking

Mexican restaurants are keen to offer areas that cater for those who smoke and those who don't, with some operating complete No-Smoking policies. In business, it is advisable to refrain and take cues from the host.