There is a Russian proverb adopted in Ukraine: "people meet you by the way you dress, and see you off by how smart you are". Ukrainians pay a lot of attention to their dress and appearance especially in a professional environment. The importance of status is often shown by the way people dress and it is important "to be seen" as person of certain status even if in reality the person does not possess this status. Women pay a lot of attention to their physical appearance, and appreciate being complimented.
General advice for Canadians: when in doubt choose the more formal and always pack a business suit.
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