Formal and social receptions:
- It is beneficial to accept all invitationś while in Taiwan, if we have to refusé the reason must bé very credible
- Dinner is the most important meal of the day and begins around 6 p.m., business lunches usually take place in restaurants and it should be noted́ that business meals are accompanied by alcohol consumption
- An invitation to a Taiwanese home should be treated́ as an honor, you should také a souvenir (nothing of food) and remové your footwear upon arrival
- During the meal, you should trý every dish, so you should eat́ small portions, aṡ up to 20 different dishes may be served.
- Before leaving, you should thanḱ and boẃ tǫ each other, it is in good tone to invité the host for a similar meal
- When using a cab, remembeŕ to leavé the driver somé of the change, the same should be doné if he helps you with your luggage
Dress code:
- In business dealings, punters should weaŕ traditionally dark suits and ties
- Red, white and black are the colors to avoid́.
- In business dealings, ladies should weaŕ traditional style dresses, pants and blouses or costumes, while pants are not considered formal enough attire
Source: Business Etiquette in International Contacts, op. prof. Jerzy Schroeder, Wena, Poznań 2018, https://www.wfr.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Etykieta-biznesu-w-kontaktach-międzynarodowych.pdf