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Part 1

Band 6+: Is being late acceptable in your culture?

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In my culture, being on time is always considered a sign of good character, credibility, and respect. That's why I always try to be punctual for any appointment or informal gathering with friends. It's a way of showing respect and valuing other people's time. We don't want to waste their time by being late for a meeting or appointment. As a rule, I always strive to be on time.
Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

In my culture, beyond time is always considered as a good character and crential and respect. So that’s the reason I always try to be on time to any appointment or any informal, uh, gatherings with my friend. That’s the reason I um. The secondly, uh. Beyond time we are showing the respect and uh. Give the value to other people’s time. Because we don’t want to waste other people’s time being led to their uh, gathering or the appointment. Uh, as a rual, I always.

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