Rules about Time
Every culture has rules about time. These rules are usually unspoken, but everybody knows them.
In some countries such as the United States, England, and Canada, punctually is an unspoken rule. It is important to be on time, especially in business. People usually a little early for business appointments. Business meetings and personal appointments often have strict beginning and ending times.
When you are late, other people might think you are rude, disorganized, irresponsible.
These countries also have cultural rules about time in social situations. For example, when an invitation for dinner says 6:00 p.m., it is impolite to arrive more than five or ten minutes late. on the other hand, when the invitation is for a party from 6:00 to 8:00 or a reception from 3:30 50 5:30, you can arrive anytime between those hours. For public events with specific starting times - movies, concerts, sports events - you should arrive a few minutes before the event begins. In fact, some theaters do not allow people to enter if they arrive after the event has started.
Other cultures have different rules about time. In Brazil, it is not unusual for guests to arrive an hour or two after a social event begins. In the Philippines, it is not uncommon for people to miss scheduled events - a class or an appointment - to meet a friend at the airport. Many Filipinos believe that relationships with people are more important than keeping a schedule. (244 words)
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