SOCIAL LIFE IS FAIRLY INFORMAL FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN, WITH CLOTHING VARYING FROM CASUAL TO FORMAL, DEPENDING ON THE OCCASION. SMOKING AND ALCOHOL ARE ACCEPTED, WHEN THEY ARE NOT ABUSED.
BUSINESS HINTS --------------
BUSINESS IN THE NETHERLAND ANTILLES IS MAINLY FORMAL AND MEN SHOULD WEAR TROPICAL LIGHTWEIGHT SUITS FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS. APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WELL IN ADVANCE AND PUNCTUALITY IS ESSENTIAL.