concept   punctuality
culture   Italy
statement   In Italy, punctuality is more relaxed and flexible, with tolerance for lateness due to emphasis on social interaction.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 appointment punctuality Italy Appointments may start later than the scheduled time and there is more flexibility around punctuality. 1
2 attitudes towards punctuality Italy Flexibility regarding punctuality is more common and being a few minutes late is generally accepted in both Spain and Italy. 1
3 meeting punctuality Italy Meetings often start later than the scheduled time and it is not unusual for participants to arrive a bit after the designated start time. 1
4 punctuality Italy More relaxed attitude towards punctuality and being on time 1
5 punctuality Italy Punctuality is less strict and being fashionably late is sometimes acceptable 1
6 punctuality Italy Punctuality is more flexible, being slightly late is often accepted 1
7 sense of punctuality Italy Punctuality is more relaxed, and being a few minutes late is often acceptable in social and business settings. 1
8 sense of punctuality Italy Tolerance for lateness due to cultural emphasis on social interaction and flexibility 1
9 workplace punctuality Italy Arriving exactly on time is generally acceptable, being a few minutes late might be overlooked 1