It is worth paying attention to the following points at business meetings in Cyprus:

• Try to arrive for a business appointment promptly at the time specified.
• A brief but firm handshake is the accepted custom at the start and end of a meeting.
  If you have to leave in the middle of the meeting, leave with a handshake.
• At a meeting in rural areas, you can look forward to a warm reception.
• Cypriot dress is casual. Nevertheless be careful to dress properly for a business meeting.
  For men - a suit and tie. For women - dignified dress.
• At a business meeting in Cyprus, remain in this dress even if the weather on the island is relatively warm.
  Don't remove a jacket or tie before your colleague does so.
• It is important to refer with respect to the religious beliefs of the local residents.
• All business people have a good command of English.
• Acceptable gifts for business meetings are items for the office, quality pens (including pens with your company logo).
• On receiving an invitation to a home, chocolates or flowers are a welcome gift.
• Refusing an offer to drink Greek coffee is considered impolite.
• Try to avoid business meetings in the months of July and August or around the times of national holidays.