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International BE
- Clothing : In the United States,
dress codes differ widely
depending on the region,
industry, a person's position, and
the policies of the individual
organization. It's always a good
idea to dress conservatively for
the first meeting and then decide
how to dress for following
meetings. In America, it is not
uncommon to see several levels
of dress formality at the same
conference. You won't mind
being well-dressed when you
first meet, or even better-dressed
than the other attendees. You
could notice that your American
counterpart is dressed more
casually than you.
Don't be offended; instead,
consider it a reminder for future
meetings.
Men wear long-sleeved, collared
shirts with your suits and basic
ties that reach your waistline.
Select dark-colored shoes that
match your suit with matching
socks and a belt. Socks should
match your shoes, slacks or
entire suit and must be long
Vietnamese BE Sources
- Clothing : Suits and ties in https://www.indeed.com/c
muted hues are the norm in areer-advice/starting-
Vietnamese corporate culture. new-job/guide-to-
Any type of bright color is business-attire
inappropriate. For a business
conference in Vietnam,
conventional attire is https://bbcincorp.com/res
expected, with males wearing ources/vietnam-
a dark-colored, non- business-culture-must-
controversial suit and tie. known-tips
Women should wear
conservative suits or skirts,
with a high neckline on a https://www.vietchamsg.o
blouse or other top. Stick to rg/blog/2013/01/01/busin
neutral, modest colors like ess-etiquette-vietnam/
beige and brown. Suits and
ties in muted hues are the
norm in Vietnamese corporate https://elysiavn.com
culture. Any type of bright
color is inappropriate. For a
business conference in https://www.gentlemansg
Vietnam, conventional attire is azette.com/business-
expected, with males wearing casual-men-attire/
a dark-colored, non-
controversial suit and tie.
Women should wear https://www.globalnegotia
conservative suits or skirts, tor.com/files/Vietnam-
with a high neckline on a Doing-Business-Guide-
blouse or other top. Stick to UKTI.pdf
neutral, modest colors like
beige and brown. Only at a
formal banquet hosted by a https://www.instyle.com/f
ashion/7-accessories-
foreign diplomat are high
update-work-wardrobes-
heels appropriate. Jeans may
office
not be appropriate casual
attire for both men and
women, particularly when
https://www.grantthornton
working for a government
.com.vn/globalassets/1.-
agency.
member-
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enough to extend above your
pant cuff when seated so as not
to reveal the skin on your legs.
Refrain from wearing jewelry,
unless it’s a watch, wedding ring
or fraternity ring.
Woman have more choices when
it comes to outfit variety since
they can also wear skirts,
however skirts should be
approximately knee-length or
longer. Mix and match pieces to
create the illusion of a larger
wardrobe by buying the same
three-piece suit -- skirt, slack and
jacket -- in multiple colors. Your
clothing should not be too short,
tight or revealing.
India — which has one of the
fastest-growing economies in the
world — is no stranger to
international business. While not
as formal as Russia and China,
suits are still encouraged, but you
can often get by just wearing
slacks, a button-down, and a tie.
During the summer, business
people tend to dress more
casually, opting for linen and
ditching jackets and ties.
When doing business in Africa,
there are subtle social cues and
traditions, like having a soft
handshake or your body
language, that are just as
important as appearance.
Business attire across Europe can
range from casual to formal.
Over the last decade, Europe has - Style : In Vietnamese
- Accessories : In vietnam
accessories the person who
wear it or bring it to the
meeting shows their wealth
status and because you can
tell it is luxury so that people
can have a high expectation at
you but if you wear too much
accessories it may cause a bad
impressions on others people.
- Color : Business attire will
depend on the location of
the meeting. For example,
Hanoi is known for its
white-collar environment,
while Ho Chi Minh City is
more business casual.
Typically, business partners
should dress modestly,
avoiding bright colors. Suits
are appropriate for men, while
skirts and blouses are fine for
women.
firms/vietnam/others/dbiv
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page-final-201903.pdf
https://www.businessnew
sdaily.com/5176-unusual-
international-business-
customs.html
https://www.euromonitor.
com/article/accessorising
-for-success-mens-
spending-on-
accessories-rises-in-the-
us
https://toggl.com/track/bu
siness-etiquette-rules/
https://www.pwc.com/vn/
en/publications/2016/pwc
-vietnam-doing-business-
guide-2016.pdf
https://sblaw.vn/vietnam-
company-formation/
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gotten more casual with its business culture, suits and ties
workplace dress code, opting for in subdued colors are the
comfort over formality. Formal norms. The bright color of any
attire is typically reserved for kind is not appropriate. The
specific industries like finance, accepted style of dress for a
or for special occasions and business meeting in Vietnam
meetings. You can get away with is conservative – a dark
a nice dress or button-down shirt colored, uncontentious suit
on most days, although the and tie are customary for men.
standard may vary between Women should wear
countries. conservative suits or dresses;
a blouse or other kind of top
- Accessories : In the
should have a high neckline.
international business field
Stick with subdued, neutral,
accessories are acceptable by just
colors such as beige and
wearing a simple or minimum
brown.
accessories. Avoid over-
accessorizing and ensure your
jewelry or scarves match your
outfit and are not too flashy.
Choose simple earrings and
bracelets that are not noisy and
distracting, should you desire to
wear any. Wear closed-toe,
closed-heel shoes such as a basic
dark-colored pump. But don't Women must take care that
forget to show personality. Add a their skirts are not above the
colorful scarf, wear an ornate knees; good quality jewelry
pair of earrings or pin on a that is neither ostentatious nor
festive broach. Since call centers overly expensive is
are a casual office environment, recommended for making the
leave the expensive jewels at right impression. Flat shoes or
hom very low heels are the main
footwear options for women
due to the emphasis on
conservative, modest, dress in
Vietnamese business culture,
especially if you are relatively
e much taller than your hosts.
. There's no need to flash name High heels are acceptable only
brands or family heirlooms. at a formal reception hosted
Instead, opt for your Sunday by a foreign diplomat. Jeans
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best. A simple gold bangle may not be acceptable casual

bracelet, a locket necklace or
understated ring looks polished,
yet conservative. Choose one or
two accessories to finish your
look.
wear for both men and women
especially when you working
with the state company.

- Color : If you are on a business

visit, suit is the most appropriate
and preferred business formal. A
suit with a light color collared
shirt, a matching necktie, and a
formal leather shoe is what
makes a perfect business formal
dress. Suits of dark color like
black, navy blue, gray or brown
are most common, and are
conventionally considered as
perfect business formals.

- Style :Most American

companies expect their
employees to maintain a dress
code. A detailed description of
what type of dress is expected
will be made clear to you when
you begin work.

If you are on a business visit (a

meeting or finalizing a deal), a
suit is the most appropriate attire.
A light-colored collared shirt, a
matching necktie, and formal
leather shoes look smart. Dark-
colored suits look presentable
and are the norm at most
conferences.

Some offices or places of

business require suits for men,
and dresses and hosiery for
women. If your workplace
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follows this dress code, denim of

any type would not be
appropriate.

Information Technology
companies have a very casual
dress code. Jeans, T-shirts,
trousers, khakis, and cotton shirts
are acceptable even on
weekdays. In other industries,
Friday is a day to dress down,
and even Bermudas and shorts
are allowed. Socks should be
worn at all the times in the
workplace.

Women are also expected to

maintain a dress code. If the
dress code is casual, then you
have a wide choice. In IT
companies, women wear jeans,
casual pants, shirts, T-shirts,
blouses, skirts, trousers, dresses,
shorts, sweater sets, and blazers.
Try not to wear traditional Indian
wear like saris or salwar suits.
You will feel out of place.
However, Indian tops can be
worn with jeans. You can
complete the look with a
complimenting bag and jewelry.

Conservative athletic running, or

walking shoes, sneakers, boots,
flats, and leather shoes are fine at
work. Women are discouraged to
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wear flashy shoes or open-toe

shoes in office. In some
industries, it is a must to wear
closed toe and closed heel shoes.
Some business places require
women to wear business suits,
jackets or trousers. Business suits
can be worn with a matching or
contrasting blouse. With short
skirts, one must wear stockings
underneath, along with high-
heeled sandals.