Macau Dress Code

When conducting business in Macau, people always dress smartly. Men are required to wear suits and a suit or a tailored dress for women. Many of the more expensive restaurants will stipulate certain attire.

Greeting Someone in Macau

Handshaking is the most common form of greeting with a slight bow, or nod which is a sign of respect. Business cards are considered very important, especially for those conducting business in Macau. It is a good idea to have a Chinese translation printed upon the back of your card. There is a set way that business cards are presented; they should be exchanged upon first meeting somebody, using both hands (Chinese translation uppermost), with a slight bow or forward nod of the head.

Macau Business Hours and Banking

In China, banks, offices and government departments are open Monday to Saturday. Most will open for business at around 08:30, close for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00, and reopen until around 17:30. Many branches of the Bank of China open Sunday morning but some will close on Wednesday afternoon.

Macau Smoking

Chinese restaurants offer areas that cater for those who smoke and those who don't, with some operating complete No-Smoking policies. There is a ban on smoking on public transport and the visitor should observe this even if the locals often do not. In business, it is advisable to refrain and take cues from the host.