Bobi Ilievski

Gostivar Macedonia

Doing Business in Macedonia

Greetings

It’s normal to bow when you meet someone It’s OK to shake hands, particulary with

people who in international companiesIt’s not OK to hug people

What to wearBusinessmen wear a blue or gray suit,

white or blue shirt and dark tie.Businesswomen also wear a suit and use a

little jewellery and make-up

Eating out When you eat use knife and fork Always place the knife and fork on the side of a

dish after you start eating Don’t put them on the tableDon’t eat big parts of foodUse please and thanks

Talking to othersDon’t use someone’s first name until you

have met several timesYou use titles as Mr and MsDon’t use Mr when refering to yourself