South Africans are punctual to meetings and are generally open to meeting over breakfast or lunch. Visitors to the international airport in South Africa will often say that porters approach them with both hands held in a cupped shape. South African business people tend to dress conservatively. Loud sports jackets and slacks are rarely seen at work.
Men tend to favor medium or heavy woolen suits for year-round wear.
The handshake is still the common form of greeting, in this country of Black African tribal, Dutch and English cultures. In 1990, it received international exposure when South African black leader Nelson Mandela toured Europe and North America. Remember to cover your mouth when yawning.