Savannah Dress Code

The dress code in Savannah is casual. Visitors are welcome to dress up or stay casual when going out in the evening and few restaurants require customers to wear a jacket and tie. Business attire is more formal; both men and women usually wear suits.

Greeting Someone in Savannah

As in the rest of the United States, shaking hands is the usual form of greeting. People generally address one another by first names but at business meetings it is more usual to use a person's title and surname.

Savannah Business Hours and Banking

As with all major cities, Savannah's business hours vary from one industry and sector to another but in general, most office environments operate between 09.00 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. The majority of banks are 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.

Savannah Smoking

An issue that is traditionally one of great controversy in the United States, smokers are warned to be very careful when choosing a place to light up as most public places have banned smoking altogether. The best advice is to smoke only in like-minded company.