Social customs in Ireland

Ireland, known as the Silicon Valley of Europe, has attracted more and more attention from other countries in recent years and has become a popular country for studying abroad. More and more people choose to immigrate to Ireland or travel to relax, so in order to do as the Romans do, let's learn about Irish customs. Welcome to reading.

In Irish business etiquette, it is advisable to wear a conservative suit at any time. You need to make an appointment before visiting public and private institutions. Don't be surprised when you are invited to the other person's home for dinner, because most business banquets are still held in restaurants and restaurants. Don't smoke at the table, the other person may feel rude. Note: Northern Ireland is a part of Britain, but it is controversial from time to time. Many Irish businessmen also support Northern Ireland. Be careful when crossing the road and driving. All pedestrians and vehicles drive on the left.

Irish people love green and avoid the combination of red, white and blue (the color of the British flag). The Irish flag consists of three equal vertical rectangles: green, white and orange. The flagpole is green on one side, orange on the right and white in the middle. Green represents the Catholic population in Ayong, orange represents the new sect, and white symbolizes hope, hoping that the "green" and "orange" will have a permanent truce and the brotherhood between Catholics and new sects. The Irish General Post Office is a historic building. Every year on March 17, Ireland's National Day, celebrations will be held in this tall granite building, and the green, white and orange national flags will be raised on the roof.

Please note that all mail sent to Ireland must indicate the name of the county where the destination post office is located. Airmail from China to Ireland is sent to Britain from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Land mail is sent from Beijing and Shanghai to Britain, and telegrams are sent from Beijing to Hamburg. This telegram was transferred from Beijing to Paris.

Doing business in Aiyonglan, except February 2- 10/0 and July-August, you have to go all year round. Two weeks before and after Christmas and one week before Easter should be avoided. Holidays for local people in July and August. Irish holidays, June 65438+ 10/New Year's Day, March 1 7 St. Patrick's Day (Irish National Day), Good Friday and Easter (March 2 1 day, the first Sunday after the full moon is Easter, and the Friday before Easter is Good Friday.

According to customs regulations, overseas tourists from non-Europe can carry 1000 cigarettes, or 200 cigars, or 2.5 pounds of tobacco. Two bottles of wine. European tourists halved. The exit of domestic currency shall not exceed 100 Irish pound. There are no restrictions on the entry of foreign currency. You can declare it first and then take it out.

Tip: taxi 15%, luggage 25p, restaurant, hotel, nightclub 10 ~ 15%. Other services are 20p at a time. Irish tokens are different. Instead of casting heads of state, heroes and celebrities, it imprinted the most familiar animals: cattle, horses, pigs, dogs, rabbits, chickens and fish, which reflected the characteristics of animal husbandry. This kind of coin is very convenient for foreigners.

For people traveling in Ireland, the local drinking water is not only safe, but also of very good quality.

To go to Ireland, you need to make an appointment in advance to talk about business, but remember that Irish people have a weak sense of time. If you are invited to visit an Irish family, you can bring some flowers or chocolates. If invited to dinner, a bottle of wine, a bunch of flowers, some chocolate candy or cheese are all suitable gifts. Gifts are not common in business communication.