On Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:13:01 +0000, James Silverton wrote:

> It's something that is not just personal liking but local custom. There
> are places where the hosts would be embarrassed if you arrived right on
> time and others where punctuality is hoped for.

Of course you are quite correct, and I do understand that there are
certain countries/regions where it is 'fashionable to be late' - but where
I live is not one of them. But how late does one have to be to remain
'fashionable' and yet not overdo it and offend the hosts anyway? Is there
some sort of limit? ;-)


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