Understanding 'Punctuality': Flexible Time vs. Rigid Time Cultures

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Understanding 'Punctuality': Flexible Time vs. Rigid Time Cultures

Understanding 'Punctuality': Flexible Time vs. Rigid Time Cultures

In a globalized world, few concepts cause as much interpersonal friction or professional misunderstanding as "punctuality." To a project manager in Berlin, being five minutes late is an affront to the system; to a community leader in Lagos or Mexico City, arriving "on time" might mean arriving when

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