Miami Dress Code

In Miami, business dress is relatively informal, but generally suits are expected for both men and women. Outside business, casual clothes are acceptable in most situations with the exception of some restaurants and hotel lounges. Choose your clothing carefully, however; Miami's climate can be very hot.


Greeting Someone in Miami

In the business environment, most people address each other by their first names and greet each other with a handshake. On some occasions, such as business meetings and formal functions, it is expected to use a person's title and last name.

Miami Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in Miami, Florida are not fixed and vary from one industry and sector to another. As a guide, 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

Miami Smoking

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