Cultural Differences:Time in the U.S. and in My Country

There are cultural differences in time between USA and my country. In USA, people usually arrive on time:lunch with friend,class at school,job interview etc. But in Korea, some people think it is not a big-deal to be late to their appointment. Nevertheless, they think it is a kind of manner. On their way to a meeting place, they are already late, they call on a cellular phone. "Sorry,I'm late." They think they are not wrong.

For people in the USA, a appointment is very important between some people and others. To be late for an appointment is an impolite thing although it is not illegal. It is a kind of moral thing. People figure out those who are late are a kind of rude person and don't like to make a promise again.

In korea, people are always late for their appointment. There are always some students who are late for their lecture. My friend is always late for our appointment more and more. Because most people have their cellular phone, they think to be late is fine. They just tell their being late on a phone. It is difficult to find late people in job interview. If there is, they don't blame themselves. They do traffic jam or other reason.