2006-10-17 14:24:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
it means the same as is does in any other country. i.e, it has only one meaning.
2006-10-17 14:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by askance 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having travel extensively, I can attest to the fact that, "being on time", in ANY Country, means just that. Don't be late. An example would be - your in England - and you know that "tea" is served at 4pm -(its and English tradition) - don't be late - because you won't get any - its that simple. - In some countries - dinner is served at 9pm - "be on time" - hope this helps you understand.
2006-10-17 21:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a half hour late. My mom wasn't born in the US and seriously she doesn't know the meaning of an appointment or on time. She runs on her own time. Bothers the hell out of me.
As for me, on time is ten minutes early!
2006-10-17 21:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by Rx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me myselft got some confused between "on time" and "in time" terms.
but on time is bein not late. it don't give the exact time (e.g 5 minutes before or an hour before). as long as u're ready start your appoinment at that time.
(i mean, u already settle/prepare all the things that u need).
2006-10-17 21:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by rus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being on time means come an hour earlier but usually ends up coming 2hours late
2006-10-17 21:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by §¤ŅG.¥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.executiveplanet.com is an excellent website to answer this question. This site explains all of the peculiarities of international business cultures.
2006-10-17 21:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by appalachianlimbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New York, USA ± 5 min.
2006-10-17 21:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by Al 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just showing up at all.
2006-10-17 21:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to be late
2006-10-17 21:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by Cinderella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋