Destination guide
— Algeria

Social hints

SOCIAL HINTS                                            
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ALGERIANS TEND TO BE HOSPITABLE PEOPLE, EVEN THOUGH THE 
SOCIAL LIFE IS QUITE FORMAL. ALCOHOL IS CONFINED TO     
LARGE HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. SMOKING IS NOT RESTRICTED.
                                                        
BUSINESS HINTS                                          
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BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A FORMAL MANNER. SUITS ARE     
RECOMMENDED, BUT JACKETS MAY BE DISPENSED WITH IN THE   
SUMMERTIME. BUSINESS MEETINGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED DURING  
THE HOTTEST TIME OF YEAR. APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE MADE   
WELL IN ADVANCE.