Communication Etiquette:
• Extremely respectful of hierarchy
– Age and position
• When meeting – shake hands and maintain direct eye contact
– Many Cypriots lower their eyes as a sign of respect
– Don’t shake hands with women
• Say goodbye to everyone individually when leaving
Business Etiquette:
– Cypriots prefer face to face meetings – instead of on the phone or in writing
– Takes time to develop relationships
– Their loyalty will be to you as a person – not specifically your company
– Avoid confrontation
– Meetings are never on a strict agenda
– Great deal of bargaining – they are skilled negotiators
– Opening bids should have great amount of room for bargaining
– Business dress is similar to European style
– Men – dark suits, conservative business suits
– Women – a conservative business suit or dress