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While Chinese value punctuality and diligence for the most part, they do place a great deal of emphasis on people and relationships over deadlines.
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It is common for a boss, or one with a higher social or political status, to be late. This may be done as a show of how busy they are.
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The train and plane schedules tend to be on time, while bus schedules may not be kept and in some areas may not exist.
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It's rude to be late in business situations, however being a little late in social situations is acceptable.
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