I like to be on time. It's very important to me. And also, I don't want to keep waiting sb for long.

IN California, America, people usually set approximate times. if we say meet at six, you could get there ten minutes before or after.

Yes. I have a good story about this- apprently Bill Gates is famous for being strict about pucntuality. You'd better no be late for a meeting with him. Somebody asked him why, and his answer was: "Late is rude." By contrast, the French president Mitterand was known to always be late. He would even have his driver pull off the road and wait to be sure that he was at least a half hour late. Apparently he believed that if he kept people waiting for him, it made him more powerful. That is not a nice thing to do. Two different ways. What impression do you want to make?

here in catalunya if you are late probably this would be the last date with the other person. five minutes is allowed for delay, but not more. only long time friends will accept some more delay. when on a date, celular telephon has made people always tell each other their position as if it had to do with some kind of military operation,just to verify the other is not making you waste your time.

hi , i always try to arrive on my time , no , it's not normal ,becouse i hate to be late , usualy , i can't wait any person for long time ,