Dress code is about appropriateness and respect.  Making the most of your clothes means knowing what to do with them, where and when.  Make simplicity and elegance the watchwords.

1. BLACK TIE

Men wear a pleated wing-collared or regular shirt, a tuxedo (black jacket with satin lapels), matching trousers with satin side-strips and a bow tie with a cummerbund.  (Note : pleats on the cummerbund must face upwards when worn).

Ladies wear evening gowns.

2. FORMAL

For social functions, men wear jacket suits or long-sleeved batik shirts or shirts with orchid motifs.

For business functions, men wear jacket suits.

Ladies wear long gowns, below-the-knee dresses, dressy pantsuits or national costumes like the cheongsams or saris.

3. LOUNGE SUITS

Men wear jacket suits.

Ladies may wear short cocktail dresses.

4. BUSINESS ATTIRE

Men wear long-sleeved shirt with ties.

Ladies wear jacket pants or skirt suits.

For dress-down days, men wear short-sleeved shirts with tailored trousers.  No jeans or T-shirts.  Ladies may wear blouses with skirts or tailored pants.  No sleeveless tee shirts, tank tops or jeans.

5. CASUAL SMART/INTERNSHIPS

Similar to dress-down days, no jeans,  no collarless t-shirts and sleeveless tops.

1. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMAL WESTERN MEALS

Social :  (Gender more important than ranks).

• The most important male guest sits at the right of the female host.  The most important female guest sits at the right of the male host.

• The most important person should be given the seat facing the door.

• If there is only one host, the second most important person sits at the host’s

• Place cards should be used to avoid confusion.

2. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMAL WESTERN MEALS

BUSINESS : (Ranks, not gender, are considered).