Business Etiquette and Protocol in Cambodia

• . As Cambodia is a hierarchical culture the business world follows suit in terms of protocol and behaviours.
• . Respect and deference must always be shown to the most senior person.
• . When meeting a group you will be introduced to the highest ranking person, similarly you should have the most senior of your group greet them.
• . If groups are involved you should introduce people according to rank so that your Cambodian counterparts understand the dynamics of the group.
• . Handshakes are normal although be careful not to be too firm as this may be construed as aggressive.
• . If men are dealing with women they should wait and see if they extend a hand before doing so. Eye contact should be kept to a minimum.
• . Cambodians address people with the honorific title "Lok" for a man and "Lok Srey" for a woman with the first name alone or both the first and surname.