Tampa Dress Code

In common with many other Florida cities, Tampa is a beach resort and a formal dress code is almost non-existent in certain areas of town. Beach and casual holiday apparel is commonly worn in locations close to the sea, while loose, light fabrics are favored by smart dressers in business districts because of the hot, sometimes humid conditions which are prevalent for much of the year.

Greeting Someone in Tampa

This is very much a Florida town so expect a laid-back approach; a relaxed handshake and first-name terms is the usual greeting.

Tampa Business Hours and Banking

Hours of business in Tampa like all cities, tend to vary from one industry and sector to another but in general, most American offices operate between 09.00 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. Banks will certainly be open between 09.00 and 15.00, Monday to Friday, with some of the bigger banks also open on Saturday mornings.

Tampa Smoking

Smoking has been the subject of much controversy in the United States and Tampa is no exeption. If you are a smoker, exercise discretion and sensitivity when choosing to smoke in Tampa, as many Americans take grave offence when people smoke in front of them. The best advice is to only smoke in like-minded company.