Quan Lee recently lost her job at American Industries Inc. because she would often show up for important meetings 20 to 30 minutes after they had started. She was confused about why this upset her boss because her relatives and friends from her home country are almost always late for appointments and meetings. What principle does Quan Lee's confusion illustrate?

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Quan Lee's confusion illustrates the influence of her cultural background on her behaviour. In her culture, showing up late for appointments and meetings may not be considered a big deal, while in her workplace, it resulted in her losing her job. This highlights the importance of recognizing and understanding cultural differences in behaviour.

Quan Lee Recently Lost Her Job at American Industries Inc