Credit goes to Dr. Kristine Zamastil
- Business women and men wear suits to business meetings, otherwise daily office dress is casual
- Many business transactions are conducted in English and German
- Accept business cards with both hands as a sign of respect
- Long business lunches are usual
- Office hours are 0800-1600 Monday ?CFriday, during the summer, Fridays are short days usually finishing at 3:00
- Etiquette is as important to the Czechs as the rest of Europe
- Shake hands firmly to welcome your business counterpart
- Maintain eye contact
- Always arrive on time ?C punctuality is viewed as a sign of reliability
- Until you know a business counterpart well, call them by their surname only
- Do not interrupt a conversation even if you have a question-wait until the person stops speaking before you ask your questions
- Talking too loudly is perceived as lacking credibility – Czechs speak softly
- Learn a few Czech words to show respect and friendship
- It is customary to take off our shoes if invited to someone??s home
Prague and the Charles Bridge
Prague Visitor Information
CoDan Agentura presents our Prague Visitor Information sheet containing basic facts that may come in handy. We feel we should never let our clients arrive in Prague without being well briefed and having enough information with them to prevent awkward situations or unpleasant surprises. Take this information with you and use it when needed. We wish you a pleasant stay!
Important Telephone Numbers
Euro Emergency
(All services) 112
Ambulance 155
Police 158
Fire Brigade 150
Emergency Roadside Service:
Zluty andele (??Yellow Angels??) 1230
Directory Enquiries 1180
Directory Enquiries (int.) 1181
Operator 133 002
CZ from abroad +420
Prague area code 2
24 Hour Chemists / Pharmacies
Called ??Lekarna?? in Czech
Palackeho 5, Prague 1, tel. +420 224 946 982
U sv Ludmily, Belgicka 37, Prague 2, tel. +420 222 513 396
U Andela, Stefanikova 6, Prague 5, tel. +420 257 320 918
Medical Assistance
Poliklinika Na Narodni, Narodni 9, Prague 1, 110 00, tel. 222 075 120, www.poliklinika.narodni.cz (probably the most economical)
Unicare Medical Centre, Na dlouhem lanu 11, Prague 6, 160 00, tel. 235 356 553, www.unicare.cz
Health Centre Prague, Vodickova 28, Prague 1, tel. +420 224 220 040 or +420 603 433 833 (24 hour service), www.doctor-prague.cz (very close to Wenceslas Square)
Dental Emergencies
European Dental Centre, Wenceslas Square 33, (English, French, German, Russian, Czech spoken), 24 hour on call emergency service, tel. 224 228 994, www.edcdental.cz
American Dental Associates, V Celnici 4, tel. 221 181 121, open: Mon ?C Thu 08:30 ?C 20:00, Fri 08:30 ?C 17:00, Sat 10:30 ?C 21:00, web. www.americandental.cz
Lost Credit Cards
It??s a good idea to take photocopies
of your credit cards. Also, remember to have emergency telephone numbers with you should you need to contact your bank/ credit card company in the event of theft or loss of your cards whilst travelling abroad (these numbers can be obtained from your bank/ building society).
Credit card companies in Prague:
Mastercard / Eurocard,
tel. 224 423 135
Visa, tel. 224 12 53 53
American Express, tel. 222 800 111
Diners Club, tel. 267 31 44 85
Postal Services
The main post office is at:
Jindrisska 14, Prague 1, tel. 221 131 111 (open 07:00 ?C 20:00), very close to Wenceslas Square.
Telephone Cards
Public telephones accept either phone cards or coins. Phone cards are perhaps the simplest payment method to use. They may be purchased at newsagents and tobacconists.
Internet Caf??s
U Svateho Vaclava, Karmelitska 24,
Mala Strana, Prague 1 tel. +420 257 532 942, web. www.u-svateho-vaclava.com
PG Cyber Caf??, Village Cinemas, Radlicka 3179/1E, Andel, Prague 5, tel. +420 775 557 011 and
www.pgcybercafe.cz
Spika, Dlazdena 4, Prague 1 tel. 224 211 521, www.netcafe.spika.cz
Public Transport
Trams, buses and the Prague Metro are the three public transport options.
Tickets are interchangeable between all forms of transport and may be purchased from vending machines located in the entrances to metro stations or newsstands throughout the city. Tickets are valid for time durations of usually 15 minutes (this ticket is non-transferable!) or 60 minutes (during the daytime) or 90 minutes (during the night). Once you have purchased your ticket you’ll need to validate it either BEFORE boarding the Metro by having it stamped by the yellow boxes at the entrance OR as soon as you board a tram by using one of the yellow boxes.
Useful web-sites: www.dp-praha.cz and the official Prague tourist web-site:
www.prague-info.cz/en/prague/transport/city_transport
Metro Information: tel. 296 191 817
Be aware that ticket inspectors may wish to examine your ticket to check its validity. If you do not have a ??stamped?? or appropriate ticket you will be fined.
Departure/ Arrival Info Trains, tel. 221 111 122, www.cdrail.cz
Buses, tel. 900 144 444 (domestic), 224 210 221 (international)
Flights, tel. 220 113 321 or 220 113 314
Taxis
Taxis in Prague are safe and can be found at taxi ranks or hailed in the street. Please check that the taxi has a yellow illuminated sign and contact details. DO NOT use an unmarked car. Also, get a quote from the driver before beginning the journey. Below is a list of reliable taxi companies:
AAA Radio Taxi
tel. +420 222 333 222
City Taxi
tel. +420 257 257 257 (this company has SMS ordering)
Public Holidays 2007
01/ 01 New Years Day
09/ 04 Easter Monday
01/ 05 May Day
08/ 05 Liberation Day
05/ 07 St. Cyril and St. Methodius
06/ 07 Burning of Jan Hus
28/ 09 Czech Statehood Day
28/ 10 Independence Day
17/ 11 Freedom and Democracy
24/ 12 Christmas Eve
25/ 12 Christmas Day
26/ 12 Boxing Day
Currency
The currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown. You can find it displayed as ??Kc?? or ??CZK??.
Currency Exchange Offices
Exchange booths can be found all over the city??. Also there are plenty of ATMs and as many modern day cards can be used world-wide, this is probably the easiest way to obtain local cash.
Local Time
GMT +01:00
Language
The spoken language in the Czech Republic is Czech. English tends to be spoken by service staff and younger people. Otherwise German speakers are quite common.
Electricity
220 V/AC
Drinking Water
The water supply in Prague is safe to drink, however you may prefer bottled water for reasons of taste.
Shopping Hours
In the city centre shops mainly open from 09:00 until 20:00 (7 days). You will always find a 24 hour ??Potraviny?? or local grocery shop open somewhere in your locality. Please be aware that basic medicines, such as aspirin or paracetamol, for example, may only be purchased from a Lekarna.
Tipping
Generally in restaurants, for example, 10% is the norm and is expected. Many people often tip taxi drivers also.
Students
Students may obtain discounts at museums etc. when showing their International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
Crime and Pickpockets
Common sense must prevail here. The Czech Republic is a very safe country to travel in. However, be aware of your surroundings and take extra care when walking around at night. Always keep wallets and purses out of sight particularly whilst travelling by public transport. Avoid poorly lit areas and suspicious looking individuals.
VISA
Please check BEFORE you come to Prague with the Czech embassy in your country to find out if you require a VISA to enter the Czech Republic.
Passports
Visitors who DON??T require a VISA:
EU nationals must have a passport valid for the length of their stay.
Non EU nationals require at least 3 months validity remaining on their passport.
For visitors who DO require a VISA:
90 day VISA: passport must have at least 9 months remaining.
90+ day VISA: passport must have at least 15 months remaining.
Tourist Services
For information regarding excursions, cultural events or anything else please call us on:
(+420) 251 019 360
OR e-mail us at:
reservations@codan-agentura.com
