- The Guyanese place more emphasis on people and relationships than to the strict adherence of set schedules in social situations.
- The bus, train, and plane schedules will not always be adhered to for the most part. "Tomorrow after tomorrow" is a favorite saying. Keep in mind it could mean tomorrow or next week.
- Be patient and flexible when it comes to dealing with deadlines.
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Being on time is often subject to transportation, weather, etc.. The term “just now,” is often used to refer to something happening anywhere from the next five minutes to five years.
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People tend to be more punctual in
Georgetown, ’s capital. But this seems to change the farther one ventures from the coast. Time becomes more relaxed and slow. Things are done, “just now.”
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There are time schedules for transportation, but they are flexible. Word of mouth is a good resource. Hop in the back of someone’s passing truck or flag down a mini bus.
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When taking the ferry, the tide affects when it leaves and returns. Bridges may be out. Road systems and infrastructure is lacking once outside of
Georgetown , so everything really does depend. It is a rough terrain.
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