Preparation considerations
Useful starting points
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Do not mistake quick first-name use for a lack of professional expectations.
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Be clear about meeting purpose and follow-up.
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Tipping and service expectations can differ significantly from many European contexts.
Culture is context, not a script.
Individual preference, profession, generation, region, language, organisation and the specific relationship may matter as much as nationality. Observe, ask respectfully and follow the host organisation’s guidance for formal situations.
Reviewed 2026-09-01. For official, diplomatic, legal or regulated contexts, verify current specialist or institutional protocol.