If you’re 10 minutes late to class, you can probably expect your teacher to remark on your tardiness, or at least give you a stern look. In the U.S., punctuality is pretty clear-cut. You arrive at the specified time, no later. However, it isn’t such an exact science everywhere in the world. This infographic, created by Mr. Gamez, illustrates what being “on time” means in different countries around the world. The infographic explains the social customs in Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Greece, Germany, Nigeria, Malaysia, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, India, Morocco, and Russia. It also explains how these customs differ when applied to foreigners and locals.
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