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fiogf49gjkf0d SOCIAL HINTS ------------ SOCIAL LIFE TENDS TO BE RATHER FORMAL, AND LOCAL CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS SHOULD BE RESPECTED. MEN SHOULD WEAR CONSERVATIVE SPORTS CLOTHES AND SHOULD ALWAYS LOOK NEAT AND TIDY. WOMEN SHOULD NOT APPEAR IN PUBLIC IN A DRESS THAT DOES NOT FULLY COVER THE KNEES. IT IS ALSO NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR WOMAN TO WEAR TROUSERS. HOWEVER, THEY ARE PERMITTED TO WEAR SHORT DRESSES. MALAWIANS PLACE EMPHASIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SHAKING HANDS ON MEETING AND DEPARTING. ALCOHOL MAINLY BEER IS AVAILABLE. SMOKING IS ACCEPTABLE. BUSINESS HINTS -------------- BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN AN INFORMAL MANNER, SUITS OR A JACKET AND TIE ARE SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS. APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE MADE IN GOOD TIME. BUSINESS CARDS WILL NORMALLY BE EXCHANGED DURING MEETINGS OR RECEPTIONS.
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