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Social hints
SOCIAL HINTS ------------ SHAKING HANDS IS THE CUSTOMARY GREETING WHEN INTRODUCED TO SOMEONE FOR THE FIRST TIME. SOCIAL LIFE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IS INFORMAL AND CASUAL WEAR IS RECOMMENDED. IN SOME RESTAURANTS YOU MAY BE EXPECTED TO WEAR A JACKET AND TIE. TOASTS AT FORMAL DINNERS ARE AN OCCASION FOR A SPEECH. SMOKING BEFORE THIS TOAST IS FROWNED UPON, BUT IS OFTEN IGNORED. ALCOHOL IS READILY AVAILABLE & SMOKING IS ACCEPTABLE, WITH RESTRICTIONS IN SOME PUBLIC AREAS. BUSINESS HINTS -------------- BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A SOMEWHAT FORMAL MANNER AND BUSINESS SUITS OR SMART ATTIRE SHOULD BE WORN. IT IS WISE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS IN ADVANCE AND NEVER TO ARRIVE WITHOUT ONE. BRITISH BUSINESS MEN LIKE TO WORK ON A FIRST NAME BASIS AND THIS MAY COME FAIRLY EARLY IN THE MEETING. IT IS UNUSUAL FOR THE BRITISH BUSINESS MAN TO RETURN HOME FOR LUNCH.
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