{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/business-etiquette","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"business-etiquette","question":"What is the business etiquette in Tunisia?","question_fr":"Quelle est l'etiquette des affaires en Tunisie?","short_answer":"French-influenced business culture. Language: French (primary business language), Arabic (official), English (growing). Greetings: handshake, exchange business cards. Meetings: relationship-first, expect small talk before business. Dress: formal (suit/tie). Timing: punctuality appreciated but flexibility expected. Ramadan: shorter hours, adjust scheduling. Gift: pastries or dates, not alcohol.","answer_fr":"Culture d'affaires d'influence francaise. Langue : francais (principal), arabe (officiel), anglais (croissant). Salutations : poignee de main, echange de cartes. Reunions : relation d'abord, small talk avant business. Tenue : formelle. Ponctualite appreciee mais flexibilite. Ramadan : horaires reduits. Cadeau : patisseries ou dattes.","evidence":[],"related_entities":[],"tags":["business","etiquette","culture","networking"],"audience":"investor","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04","evidence_resolved":[],"related_resolved":[]}