Excerpted from the Belgium Career Guide
Belgians tend to be rather formal and
shake hands at the beginning and end of each interaction, both when
meeting someone for the first time and when leaving a meeting. It is
expected that everyone in the party shake hands, including the
secretary.
Flemish-speaking Belgians can be
quite direct and frank, while French-speaking southerners can be
somewhat more circumspect and indirect in their day-to-day
conversations.
In an interview situation, the
candidate should expect rather intense eye contact and a high degree
of formality. He/she should address those in the interview party by
title. With the differences in linguistics, it is important to be
aware that titles may be different from region to region. Mr., Mrs.
or Miss should be used for Flemish titles and Monsieur or Madame for
French titles. First names should not be used until specifically
invited to do so.
This is just a sample of what you'll find in the complete guide.
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