The Essential Business Etiquette

Here is a list of do's for essential business etiquette:

DO avoid direct and continuous eye-contact during business conversations, since staring is generally considered to be rude and confrontational.

DO engage in light conversation with your Filipino business colleagues either before
and/or after the meeting, since establishing a cordial personal relationship is very important in Philippine business culture.

DO address your client/associate with their title and family name first

DO dress in an appropriate manner when doing business with your Filipino
counterparts. Both men and women should dress conservatively and with a certain degree of formality. A vital part of gaining respect and being successful depends on you dressing well and taking pride in your appearance.

DO hand over your name card with both hands. To do otherwise shows of a lack of respect.