Finance Company Dress Code...in Asia

[MrMarkyMark]

Try this, sure to get you noticed:-

[DelboyTrotter]

When I worked, as a contractor in IT, for a large Bank a number of years ago I did a stint in Singapore and what I did notice that everyone turned up pretty casually dressed (no jeans though) between 9.30-10am and went to lunch at 12-2pm but would stay late 7.30pm+

Basically, they’d stay late for working with UK colleagues. Dress wise, due to the climate (everywhere being air conditioned), just a business suit and shirt with no tie.

[PurpleGorilla]

What's wrong with that?

Now this is wrong wrong wrong!

[RunlevelC]

Why dont you just ask your client?

Because
a) Even asking the client that question suggests in his mind that they are in some shape or form, my actual, actual boss. I wouldn't like correspondence like that being passed to HMRC either.
b) It looks amateurish to do so.
Edit: c) I have a forum right here which might do it for me, that's the point of a forum.

Cheers Delboy, I'll have to be a trendsetter (or ostracised outsider), I won't be joining their late-night activities, I'll be in at 9 and leaving at 5.30.

[northernladuk]

Because
a) Even asking the client that question suggests in his mind that they are in some shape or form, my actual, actual boss. I wouldn't like correspondence like that being passed to HMRC either.
b) It looks amateurish to do so.
Edit: c) I have a forum right here which might do it for me, that's the point of a forum.

Sorry but all of there are rubbish. It's polite and responsible to ask a new client and they won't be offended or think any less of you. I've worked at both ends of the spectrum of the dress code so it's almost a necessity to ask. The client would probably prefer you get it right rather than having to pull you over first day

[RunlevelC]

I could...Or I could ask on the forum just to gauge what people say, and I've received good, serious and humourous responses.

[MrMarkyMark]

Look, final word, then admin can close the thread.

This:-

[northernladuk]

I could...Or I could ask on the forum just to gauge what people say, and I've received good, serious and humourous responses.

But nothing remotely useful.

[PurpleGorilla]

Op

It's simple, and like any gig. Turn up in a suit and tie on day one. If it is smart smart you fit in like a glove. If it is casual, loose the jacket and maybe the tie, and go in on day 2 as appropriate.

[billybiro]

Look, final word, then admin can close the thread.

This:-

Based upon the state of some of the projects and people I've worked with, this dress code would be entirely appropriate!