Originally Posted by
Dave-H
I work in the IT industry, for a small software consultancy that deals generally with newer technology and younger, smaller countries. So, in many places like Thailand, Ukraine, etc. the business dress code is 'suits and ties for starters',
I have never heard that and I've been doing business in Thailand for over 10 years.
Originally Posted by
Dave-H
but I arrive only to find the tech folks wearing short sleeve collars and jeans. This is great for me - I will be sweaty mess in a suit in Bangkok!
In Ghana, however, I'm having a hard time finding out there 'real' dress code. All I hear is that suits and ties are required for 'important' meetings i.e. government meetings, and African shirts are also ok in some circumstances. My hope is to get away with my standard outfit - a pair of really nice tropical wool or microfiber pants and a short sleeve collared shirt.
Depends on the industry. If you're consulting with a bank you will have to weare a tie. If it's an oil company, jeans and a polo shirt are fine.