In China, you may have an appointment with a client at noon. It is almost customary for you to show up after the appointment time. If you show up at 1 o'clock, or after, they probably will not think twice about your absence. If this same practice were to happen in the United States, you would probably have little chance of doing business because of it. This reflects the Chinese culture's view of ____ time.

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In Chinese culture, the concept of "appointment time" is more flexible, and being late is often more acceptable compared to the strict adherence to schedules in the United States.

In China, You May Have an Appointment with a Client