Sara decides to host a party for her new American friends. She tells them the party will be at 9 p.m. She is shocked when most of her guests arrive at or near 9 p.m., as in her culture a 9 p.m. start time means that guests will arrive no sooner than 10 p.m., if not later. Sara hasn't even put food out for the party yet. Sara most likely comes from which type of culture?

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In polychronic cultures, time is seen as more fluid, and people are more flexible with schedules. Arriving later than the stated time is common, which aligns with Sara's expectation.

Sara Decides to Host a Party for Her New American