Tyler is from the United States and is working for his employer at the company's office in India. A member of the Indian staff arrives for a meeting 15 minutes late. Tyler scolds the employee for being late; however, he later realizes that being 15 minutes late for a meeting is considered acceptable in India. In which area of cultural misunderstanding could you best classify Tyler's miscue?

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Tyler's misunderstanding is related to time orientation, as cultural norms around punctuality and the acceptable timing for arriving at meetings can vary significantly between cultures.

Tyler Is from the United States and Is Working for His