- Being punctual is not a virtue in Mali, therefore, being patient is. People are rarely on time in , but no one gets upset about this, because everyone knows no one is ever on time. For example, when wanting someone to arrive at 2 pm, it's best of you invited them for 12 pm.
- Regarding business, when your financial interests are directly concerned, there is more incentive to be punctual. However, even arriving to work at the appointed 8 am start time is unheard of and most people, including the director, arrive around 10am.
- This view of time is almost a custom in and is not considered impolite.
- Regarding transportation, if the bus is full, it will leave. If it does not come one day, try again the next day.
- The only train in goes from the capital, Bamako, to . It is mostly on time.
- Many foreigners feel Mali is on West African International Time (i.e. W.A.I.T.).
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