Dark colored suits for both men and women are the normal office dress for business professionals though more relaxed smart casual attire is acceptable in some organizations.

Business cards are not as revered as in other cultures; it is not considered disrespectful to write on them. There is no particular way of handing them out – it has been known for them to be dealt out like a deck of cards across a meeting table.

As building rapport is important in Irish culture, it is common to engage in social conversation prior to a meeting, often over non-alcoholic refreshments. Appropriate topics of conversation include the weather, the traffic, or the journey to Ireland. There is not really a typical Irish way of behaving, but the Irish are uncomfortable with loud, aggressive or arrogant behavior. One of the best ways of building rapport is to ask questions about family/children (though, of course, not at a job interview).

This is just a sample of what you'll find in the complete Ireland guide.