concept   arriving on time
culture   Middle Eastern
statement   In Middle Eastern cultures, arriving slightly late is often expected and may be viewed as a symbol of importance and status.
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1 arrival time Middle East Arriving slightly late, especially to social events, is common and often not seen as disrespectful. 1
2 arriving Middle East It is common to arrive 15-30 minutes late for social events to show respect for the host's preparation time. 1
3 arriving late Middle East Arriving late to social gatherings is often the norm, and events may not start at the scheduled time. 1
4 arriving on time Middle Eastern Being punctual is not as strictly enforced, and a certain level of flexibility is expected in arrival times. 1
5 arriving on time Middle Eastern countries Arriving slightly late is often expected and can be interpreted as a sign of importance and status. 1
6 late arrival Middle Eastern countries More flexible attitude towards punctuality, with some delays being expected 1