Prague Dress Code

For business purposes, formal attire is the norm. Dress for social gatherings is less formal but often dictated by the weather, which can be fairly extreme. Most restaurants do not require jacket and tie but it is always wise to check when booking. It is a Prague tradition to dress up when attending classical concerts.

Greeting Someone in Prague

A friendly handshake is the usual greeting upon meeting someone in Prague. It is not common to use first names unless relationships are extremely well established. Business situations are likely to start and remain fairly formal.

Prague Business Hours and Banking

Office hours in Prague are generally 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with an hour or so for lunch. Banks will be open similar hours, with some of the larger Prague branches perhaps also open Saturday mornings.

Prague Smoking

The Czech Republic has neither a positive nor negative attitude towards smoking. Some restaurants may have a 'no smoking' policy, but most tend to have areas catering for both those who want to smoke and those who do not. As far as social etiquette is concerned, although the issue is far less important than it is in the United States, it is still best to smoke in like-minded company.