Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands - England Even the smallest of US businesses competes in a shrinking global village, where understanding subtle cultural contexts can make or break sales and marketing efforts.
Appointments Always be punctual.
In London, traffic can make this difficult, so allow plenty of time to get to your appointments. Decision making is slower in England than in the United States. Don't rush the English toward a decision. A business lunch will often be conducted in a pub and will be a light meal. With senior executives, however, lunch will be taken in the best restaurants or in the executive dining room.