Jamaica: Doing business and staying in touch

Doing Business in Jamaica

Jamaica's business culture is based on respect and polite formalities. A suit, jacket and tie should be worn to meetings. Punctuality is valued and appointments and business cards are expected. Meetings are friendly but formal and brevity is appreciated. Avoid high-pressure sales tactics, which are seen as confrontational. Bargaining is the norm here during negotiations and a lot of time is spent reviewing details before contacts are drawn up. Table manners during dinner engagements follow European protocol.

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