Do You Think Punctuality is Important?
I suppose it is of vital importance, especially for Chinese, because, as you know, we are an unpunctual nation. Since ancient times, we have held the view that being late is not a mistake. Here’s an example, one day when I was waiting for my friends, they didn't show up for at least 30 minutes. After that, I wasn't so stupid and was just late on purpose. This vicious cycle still happens today. (最后一句不太合适，是因为你刚说的例子是现在的，你又说这样的情况还能在现代发生）
<em>I noticed that too. In America, it's incredibly important. It's common courtesy to show up for an interview at least ten minutes early. Professors have thrown students out of class for being 20 minutes late. The list goes on. I still remember waiting for about an hour for one of my Chinese coworkers when we were going to the Canton Fair. I was furious -- now I realize that it's normal here. While it's common ground in China to be late, when it comes to international business, it's good to know how your clients or business partners feel about punctuality. As for me, I'm still trying to get used to it. When in Rome?</em>
