Part 3

Band 8+: 6. Are people in your country often late for meetings?

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I would probably say no. As far as I know, most people in Vietnam tend to be punctual for meetings, as they are fully aware that making others wait can be considered impolite and may even harm the relationship. Therefore, arriving on time is often seen as a sign of respect for the other party. That being said, there are still some cases when people turn up late, usually due to unavoidable circumstances such as traffic accidents or unexpected events on the way to the meeting.

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I would probably say no. As far as I know, most people in Vietnam tend to be punctual for meetings, as they are fully aware that making others’ weight can be considered impolite and may even harm the relationship. Therefore, arriving on time is often seen as a sign of respect for the other party. That being said, there are still some cases when people turn up late, usually due to unavoidable circumstances such as traffic accidents or and expected events on the way to the meeting.

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