E: All right. Now let’s say something about time. Do you wear watch?
C: Yes, of course. I wear watch. It is the best way to manage time.
E: Do you think it is important to be on time?
C: Absolutely. Once you’ve made an appointment to see someone at certain time, it is necessary to keep your promise, otherwise people don’t think you are reliable. It is especially important in the formal business situation.
E: How do you feel if you are late for an appointment?
C: I always try not to be late so that I don’t have to feel guilty or sorry. But if I am sure I will be late for an appointment, I usually call the other person earlier to apologize and to explain the reason.
E: Do people in your country take it serious to be punctual?
C: I don’t know but personally I take it quite serious to be punctual. A person who is always late gives an impression of unreliability.